Negatibu happî chênsô ejji (Negative Happy Chain Saw Edge) (2008)

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A young slacker discovers his true purpose in life after falling in love with a knife-wielding beauty locked in an eternal battle against a menacing giant with a chainsaw for a hand director Takuji Kitamura's adaptation of author Tatsuhiko Takimoto popular cult novel. Ever since his best friend died… More A young slacker discovers his true purpose in life after falling in love with a knife-wielding beauty locked in an eternal battle against a menacing giant with a chainsaw for a hand director Takuji Kitamura's adaptation of author Tatsuhiko Takimoto popular cult novel. Ever since his best friend died one year ago, Yosuke has been sleepwalking his way through life. It's not that Yosuke lacks intelligence; he just doesn't really see the point in living when life can be taken in the blink of an eye. One night, while wandering the darkened city streets, the depressive Yosuke happens across mournful young beauty Eri. Eri, too, is nursing a painful loss, though she has precious little time to grieve thanks to the menacing giant who falls from the sky determined to carve her up with his enormous chainsaw-hand. It's evident from Eri's arsenal of hidden blades that this is a fairly regular occurrence, and though it's plain to see that she's fully capable of handling the task at hand, Yosuke still can't resist the urge to come to her aid. In helping Eri, Yosuke has finally found something to live for, but why does Eri have to fight in the first place, anyway? ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 49 min.
Directed By: Takuji Kitamura
Written By: Hirotoshi Kobayashi
Genres: Horror, Art House & International, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy

In Theaters: Jan 19, 2008 Wide
On DVD: Mar 30, 2010

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Takuji Kitamura delivers this live action adaptation of Tatsuhiko Takimoto's novel Negative Happy Chainsaw Edge. Classified as a horror comedy or a comedic action adventure, this film doesn't live up to the hype. Still, this isn't that bad of a… More
Takuji Kitamura delivers this live action adaptation of Tatsuhiko Takimoto's novel Negative Happy Chainsaw Edge. Classified as a horror comedy or a comedic action adventure, this film doesn't live up to the hype. Still, this isn't that bad of a movie.The concept behind the story has "over the top" written all over it. A beautiful female student battles a hooded chainsaw wielding man. That sure does sound like fun. Well, why isn't this movie fun then? At nearly 1 hour and 50 minutes, the movie is indecisive on what it wants to be. The choices were to be an over the top action comedy or a serious romantic science fiction fantasy. This movie falls right smack in between.The movie does have its funny moments, but just not enough of them. It also tries to be serious, but becomes bland during the non-action sequences. The opening is quite thrilling and it is a shame it doesn't last for the entire picture.I'd like to say that there are a bunch of fights and battles, however all of them are short and there are even some where nothing happens. The battle is about to begin and then it skips to the end. Yikes. Why? When the fights are shown, the camerawork and the choreography is good.The CG is superb and not surprisingly, they only show up in the fights.Hayato Ichihara overacts and while some will come to hate that, he ends up looking not so bad in this story. Megumi Seki is the beautiful warrior and there is nothing to complain about here. The rest of the supporting cast isn't too bad. It is nice to see Maho Nonami, of 2LDK fame, even though her character is pretty meaningless.Negative Happy Chainsaw Edge isn't as exciting as the title, however this is still a film to consider watching.

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Negatibu happî chênsô ejji (Negative Happy Chain Saw Edge) (2008)

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