This film provides a glimpse at a side of Japan we don't usually see on film. Yes, there is (petty) crime in Japan; yes, there are poor people in Japan; and yes, there is a welfare system in Japan. The impression of all is pristine and proper in Japan is dispelled, and we see a more realistic, human side of the culture. I'm not sure if the hype is what spoiled it for me, but I will say there are some very good performances here, but the story is nothing exceptional except for the fact that it's taking place in Japan.
Shoplifters
2018 [JAPANESE]
Action / Crime / Drama / Thriller
Plot summary
After one of their shoplifting sessions, Osamu and his son come across a little girl in the freezing cold. At first reluctant to shelter the girl, Osamu’s wife agrees to take care of her after learning of the hardships she faces. Although the family is poor, barely making enough money to survive through petty crime, they seem to live happily together until an unforeseen incident reveals hidden secrets, testing the bonds that unite them.
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March 29, 2019 at 01:55 PM
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interesting, but not special.
What the heck is going on 7.9??
This movie took us 5 times to start watching. It is boring. Most of the scenes are dark and it's hard to see (on 4k uhd) I keeps seeing these post about visually stunning, profound story, someone explain....it's filmed in a dump, there's nothing visually stunning. Fellows seem lame and the story is confusing and downright ironic. Hard to know who's who and what's going on.
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Which is the most boring or over-rated Japanese movie ever?
Our little Sister where Haruka shows zero skin?
Shoplifters where we see some skin but the rest of it makes as much sense as ketchup on jello?