Kuragehime

I'm familiar with the source material, both manga and anime, but certainly familiarity like this doesn't affect the rating and overall "digestion" of the film. It's the kind of goofy thing where you just don't know whether to laugh or roll your eyes. Luckily Rena Nōnen made the whole experience enjoyable for me; she really has it in her, I guess it's those peepers of hers that do it. Plus, Masaki Suda is another "teen" I watch and I was pleased with his performance here (he was walking on pins and needles!). We simply get a glimpse into the lives of nerds (played as if they've fallen out of the manga), maybe even fall a little in love, but like everywhere else, we don't get a satisfying result. If you're not in the mood for something wacky, don't even bother watching it. Unfortunately, it felt like a big bore at times – the footage is really overdone. A weaker 3 stars. (01.08.2015)