Sign in. Ito Joe Taslim , a gangland enforcer, caught amidst a treacherous and violent insurrection within his Triad crime family upon his return home from a stint abroad. Votes: 16, Oh, it's bloody, very bloody. But that just adds definition to the action. This film incorporates all of the hero and anti hero elements, and reminds me of some of the more classic samurai films.
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Love the superhero concept but getting a little tired of the monolith of Marvel and DC? Both emotionally gripping and morally compelling, this picture is a masterclass in storytelling. This Japanese cult classic follows a group of high schoolers who are left on an island and forced to fight to the death. This coming-of-age comedy follows the hilarious misadventures of three freshmen engineering students.
Sign in. PG min Comedy, Drama. A Chinese family discovers their grandmother has only a short while left to live and decide to keep her in the dark, scheduling a wedding to gather before she dies. Beautifully crafted, infinitely humane, joyous and poignant in all the right measures. All credit to Lulu Wang, she has written and directed a film of true grace and pleasure.
This list, once more with a focus on diversity, will make an effort to present, by date, 25 of the most influential works of filmmakers like the aforementioned, acknowledging the fact that it could have a plethora of more entries. The reasons these films are so influential vary, and include, apart from the aforementioned, the introduction of styles and artists, the creation of trends, and even the impact at the box office. This film is the most widely known feature from the South Korean auteur and is currently one of seven Asian movies to be listed on the top ranking movies on the Internet Movie Database. An old monk lives with his little apprentice in a small and secluded floating temple. The unwavering teacher guides, perturbs, and punishes the young student when his immaturity and childlike naivety lead him toward violent acts against nature.