What does a good movie need at first is a well-scripted plot. It’s a good storyline that keeps the audience engaged. A beautiful, captivating story is a must. Writing a story for a movie is the hardest because you should ensure that your target audience will like it from start to finish. Japanese movies are always on the borderline of weird and creepy over the top but intriguing. Here are 10 Japanese movies that prove that a story is what makes a good film. Have a look!
1. Cold Fish (2010)-Japanese Movie
Drama, thriller
Rating: 7.1/10
It is a great film. The plot is quite simple, just imagine a passive store owner who is slowly drawn into working for a serial killing gangster. It's a brilliant film that shocks and begs to ask many questions about what it's like to be powerful, what is it about being a male in society. etc. If you're disturbed by extreme violence, gore, sexual abuse etc. Proceed with caution as this film does go all the way!
2. Battle Royale (2000)- Japanese Movie
Action, thriller
Rating: 7.6/10
Kinji Fukasaku's Battle Royale is one of the most violently disturbing and controversial movies ever made. This was released shortly after the Columbian massacre in the U.S. The film shows harsh criticism and intense violence that was performed by high school students.
3. Lesson Of The Evil (2012)-Japanese Movie
Thriller, horror, psychological, school
Rating: 6.6/10
Lesson of the Evil is a pretty badass Japanese movie. It got plenty of blood and bloodshed. It’s a twisted psycho-thriller. Our main protagonist is a popular high school teacher who has an extreme plan to deal with the rise of bullying and notorious behavior among the students.
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4. Strange Circus (2005)- Japanese Movie
Horror, drama
Rating: 7/10
Narration and sex are the major themes of this movie. It is most definitely a horror film. The focus of the story is electoral love, contradiction and also some revenge. Still, with all its disturbingness the movie is filled with moments of beauty and a classical score.
5. ICHI (2008)
Action, martial arts
Rating: 6.6/10
Ichi, a blind samurai that travels the countryside with her traditional Japanese guitar and a walking stick. Avoiding the often melodramatic nature of many other samurai films, adding a few modern touches and staging some impressive action, ‘Ichi’ is an invigorating samurai flick.
6. Outrage (2010)- Japanese Movie
Action
Rating: 6.8/10
It's an entertaining movie, very violent, and nothing that I would deem to be meaningful really. Outrage is one of the best gangster films of the 2010’s with plot twists and an engaging albeit confusing plot. What not to love about this action-based movie!
7. Gantz (2010)- Japanese Movie
Fantasy, action, sci-fi, mystery
Rating: 6.4/10
After two teens try to rescue a man from the subway tracks, they find themselves waking up in a room, which is dominated by a mysterious black sphere that sends them to hunt down and kill What happens more is weird, odd, but compelling stuff!
If you just sit through till the end to watch, you are definitely going to be rewarded. Even when it doesn't conclude the story it will make you look forward to watching the final part since it looks like that one will be filled with more action, thrills, and spectacle.
8. As The Good Will (2014)- Japanese Movie
Horror, sci-fi
Rating: 6.4/10
Holy Muffins. If you are squeamish in any way, steer clear of this, because it will print imagery into your skull for a lifetime. Delectable, if it’s your first horror film and then it’s a good start to horror and full of flavor, good job on the movie. The storyline is lit and lets you crave for more.
9. Tokyo Of Tribe (2014)- Japanese Movie
Action, musical
Rating: 6.4/10
Tokyo of tribe is a lurid, purvey, blood-soaked silliness. This movie is about rap, not rap musicals. This is all about guys who try to break into the rap game. “Tokyo Tribe” is a hip hop, fun-loving gangster movie. It's a gang war alternate universe.
10. Crows Zero (2007)- Japanese Movie
Action, thriller
Rating: 7.1/10
Crows Zero hits you with mixed feelings or so I believe. The fighting scenes are not so exaggerated, they are just so genuine. This is a must-watch movie! especially for those who are searching for some strength and motivation!
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