First of all, I must say that I watched this movie just because of the director. To be precise, because of Azumi. I loved that movie so much that I wanted to see his other work. Though Aragami is far better than Versus ( I just wasn't able to finish watching it), it is Azumi that reveals Ryuhei Kitamura's talent.
Plot Outline: A severe injured samurai saved by the God of Battle, while the latter wishes to be killed by the hand of the samurai.
Aragami is definitely a stylish movie. It is well done in nearly every aspect, including the set, acting, camera work, sound, music and of course the sword-fight choreography. Even the idea of the whole movie taking place in a temple, gives Aragami a certain style.
What this movie lacks is substance. Although Aragami is very short, nothing really is going on. Mostly there are talks vaguely revealing us what is happening, with some philosophy in them, and partly fighting. Clearly there are a lot of questions rising throughout the movie about the identity of the characters ( who they really are, and how they became like this?) , or their motives ( I still don't understand why did Aragami wanted to die ). Maybe there is some substance that I didn't grasp though I doubt it. I just think that the director wanted to make a "cool" movie.
Overall I wasn't much excited about Aragami, but I wasn't disappointed too much either.
Plot Outline: A severe injured samurai saved by the God of Battle, while the latter wishes to be killed by the hand of the samurai.
Aragami is definitely a stylish movie. It is well done in nearly every aspect, including the set, acting, camera work, sound, music and of course the sword-fight choreography. Even the idea of the whole movie taking place in a temple, gives Aragami a certain style.
What this movie lacks is substance. Although Aragami is very short, nothing really is going on. Mostly there are talks vaguely revealing us what is happening, with some philosophy in them, and partly fighting. Clearly there are a lot of questions rising throughout the movie about the identity of the characters ( who they really are, and how they became like this?) , or their motives ( I still don't understand why did Aragami wanted to die ). Maybe there is some substance that I didn't grasp though I doubt it. I just think that the director wanted to make a "cool" movie.
Overall I wasn't much excited about Aragami, but I wasn't disappointed too much either.