Movie Digest
Nobuto Urita is a boxer who is passionate about his sport. No matter how hard Nobuto tries, he always loses his matches. At the same gym, Kazuki Ogawa is sparring with Nobuto. He is a boxer with exceptional ability and skill. Kazuki, unlike Nobuto, is likely to win a championship. Kazuki Ogawa is also engaged to Chika Amano, a childhood friend and first love of Nobuto.
The Feel-Good Part
Exploring the realm of combat sports in the film frequently takes one of two paths: big action sequences capturing the participants’ physical prowess or drama pieces examining the personal challenges within the hard profession.
While both approaches have inherent flaws, the latter is perhaps more difficult to depict because it requires authenticity and passion for the sport. Thankfully, Keisuke Yoshida’s “Blue” masterfully captures the world of boxing’s passion, sacrifice, and comradery.
The Disappointing Factor
The only flaw in an otherwise excellent film is a tiny slow-motion cliché, and the background score is a little disjointed to accentuate the action.
In-Depth Analysis
The film follows three fighters at different stages of their careers: a frightened rookie, a gym champion prospect, and a passionate but low-ranked veteran. It provides each competitor a sense of importance and identity, while also exploring the relevance of many roles that comprise a successful gym.
Narasaki’s amateur fighter serves as a great topic for exploring the complexity of the gym, as he learns from both Urita and Ogawa how to conquer his concerns by pracpracticingcipline. Finally, Chika Amano completes the cast with a captivating presence that depicts the interpersonal challenges that arise in relationships with athletes. Ultimately, Yoshida’s outstanding script appears to be properly cast to bring his vision to life.
Star Power
Ken’ichi Matsuyama as Nobuto, Masahiro Higashide as Ogawa, and Tokio Emoto as Narazaki portrayed their roles as boxes very impressively. The heroine Fumino Kimura did a really good job and the chemistry between the leads was heartfelt. Once again the casting choice and the acting were brilliant and top tier.
Overall Opinion
“Blue” is an exquisite love letter to the combat sports industry. The picture defies the constraints of being bound to individuals who have an interest in boxing. Essentially, sports fanatics will gain a greater appreciation for the work, but it will not isolate the casual fan. “Blue” is one of the more competent and touching dramas in recent memory. Don’t miss this exquisite movie.
