largely, I found Fuan no Tane to be very hit or miss. the overall idea and concept of the manga is interesting, but the great majority of the short stories were underwhelming and unimpressive. despite this, to fans of Ito-esque visual horror and horror fans in general, I can't say I don't recommend it.
in a sea of forgettable stories, a few stand out as very well-executed glimpses of what short-form horror manga is capable of. in particular, 'The Giant' and 'The Door Opens' really hit the sweet spot for me of being vague enough to prompt the stewing paranoia you find in well-written horror, and
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Jul 18, 2017
Tenshi no Tamago
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angel's egg was a lot of things, but the main way i would describe it is thought-provoking and beautiful, and a film that has the power to take the viewer on their own personal journey throughout the story. every person takes something different away from the story and the visuals, and there is no correct interpretation of this movie. it is an abstract film, leaving no conclusion or answer.
the film has many drawn-out, long, static scenes, with no or very little movement. this is something many people turn to as criticism, and yet at the same time something many people praise. i'm reviewing it ... |
