Is it worth your time? If you like old black-and-white stuff and don't mind a movie that feels like a slightly dusty stage play, you’ll probably find something to like here. It's not high-stakes drama. If you need explosions or a tight, fast-paced script, stay far away. This is for people who want to see what 1930s Jap...
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"Is it worth your time? If you like old black-and-white stuff and don't mind a movie that feels like a slightly dusty stage play, you’ll probably find something to like here. It's not high-stakes drama. If you need explosions or a tight, fast-paced script, stay far away. This is for people who want to see what 1930s Japan looked like when it was trying to be funny and lighthearted. The whole thing has this loose, baggy feel. You can tell they weren't stressing over every single frame like direct..."
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