Movie Review: Parasyte

       Browsing through my favorite Asian movies online website, I chanced upon this movie. The live action movie story was taken from manga (Japanese comics). This is a sort of dark movie, and quite gory. This movie is about aliens called 'parasites' who landed on earth to take over this world, and maybe to save themselves from extinction. The parasites, kills and inhabits the body of humans beings taking full control of them. But the main protagonist in this movie was able to resist a parasite and was able to invade his hand only, and not his brain. Thus, they develop a one of a kind relationship. This is a 2 part movie.

        This movie is full of gore, but nevertheless I enjoyed watching it. I haven't read the manga, but I think the movie was done well. If you want a sci-fi, action packed movie in the fantasy genre then this movie is for you.

Movie Review: Sweet Bean (あん, An)

      

I really love this movie! This movie diverts from the usual popular movies plot, like romance, action, and suspense films. It falls into the drama category, and sort of a slice of life film. It is also a good film, and has an advocacy awareness. So it is really worth watching.

    This film is about a man who manages a small dorayaki shop. (What is dorayaki? It is a pancake that is filled with sweetened red-bean paste), and about an elderly woman who wants to work in his shop. This story evolves around them, and a young student customer who frequents the shop. The story line is very simple yet it can tug the strings in our hearts. I also love the portrayal of Kirin Kiki 樹木 希林 , a Japanese actress who is popular for her elderly or grandmother roles. If you love food,  you will also enjoy watching this movie. I really recommend this movie for everyone to watch.  This is one of the notable Japanese movie in the food genre, life, and drama that you really need to see.