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The Brain Man

Original title: Nô Otoko
  • 20132013
  • 2h 3m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
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The Brain Man (2013)
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A not-too-bright cop searches for a serial bomber.A not-too-bright cop searches for a serial bomber.A not-too-bright cop searches for a serial bomber.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
1.1K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
116,751
12,274
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    • Director
      • Tomoyuki Takimoto
    • Writers
      • Urio Shudô(based on the novel by)
      • Katsuhiko Manabe(screenplay)
      • Izuru Narushima(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Tôma Ikuta
      • Shôta Sometani
      • Fumi Nikaidô
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Tomoyuki Takimoto
    • Writers
      • Urio Shudô(based on the novel by)
      • Katsuhiko Manabe(screenplay)
      • Izuru Narushima(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Tôma Ikuta
      • Shôta Sometani
      • Fumi Nikaidô
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    • 4User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win

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    Tôma Ikuta
    • Ichiro Suzuki
    Shôta Sometani
    Shôta Sometani
    • Shimura
    Fumi Nikaidô
    Fumi Nikaidô
    • Noriko
    Yôsuke Eguchi
    Yôsuke Eguchi
    • Cop
    Yasuko Matsuyuki
    Yasuko Matsuyuki
    • Doctor Mariko Washiya
    Renji Ishibashi
    Renji Ishibashi
    Yukiyoshi Ozawa
    Yukiyoshi Ozawa
    Ken Mitsuishi
    • Kuroda
    Isao Natsuyagi
    Isao Natsuyagi
    Masahiro Kômoto
    Masahiro Kômoto
    Rina Ohta
    • Yuria Mizusawa
    Misaki Saisho
    Kensuke Ohwada
    • Hirono
    • Director
      • Tomoyuki Takimoto
    • Writers
      • Urio Shudô(based on the novel by)
      • Katsuhiko Manabe(screenplay)
      • Izuru Narushima(screenplay)
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    9/10
    Interesting Japanese mystery/thriller/drama
    I'm a fan Asian horror movies and thrillers, I always check out new releases. The Brain Man is one of those movies that are based on novels or manga that is as I noticed the trend now in Japanese flicks. There have been lesser Japanese horror films being released that the country is commonly known for, but instead more thrillers are being made (reminds me of a lot of great South Korean thrillers). That is just my observation, by the way. If they're producing these thrillers, fans would expect Japan to do it better or at least as good as those of South Korea.

    The Brain Man is not a disappointment. It's slow-paced but the build-up is great. The story is very intriguing and I liked it a lot. It is more of a mystery indeed, but there are a lot of explosions (literal), murder, and cops here so this would qualify as a thriller. There are also a few count of psychos here to complete the story. The so-called Brain Man's character is incredibly acted by Toma Ikuta. Others are good actors as well. Enough said. I recommend not reading the plot or watching the subtitled trailer beforehand for a pleasant surprise.

    The time I watched this, I also watched after a movie called Platinum Data, which is another Japanese thriller. That time I was having a damn good time. Both are great films!

    I recommend watching this excellent flick, and Platinum Data too, but not Miike's Shield of Straw. Hoping to see more movies like these from Japan. Plus more horror movies!
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    • alalchemical
    • Dec 27, 2013

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    • Release date
      • February 9, 2013 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Человек-мозг
    • Production companies
      • Django Film
      • J Storm
      • Kôdansha
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $12,752,752
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 3 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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