Monster

The plot of the story is very complex and filled with mystery until the end. Not to mention that there are 3 perspectives being told so that we as viewers are confused about what is happening. The plot moves quickly, but the plot is to the point, so we are not allowed to look away from the screen for a moment. Coupled with the cinematography, it makes us feel more comfortable watching this film, and of course don't forget the neat background music. Of course, it is thanks to the collaboration of Kore-Eda, Sakamoto Yûji, and Sakamoto Ryuichi that this masterpiece was born. And also the actors who succeeded in playing their characters well. The "monster" is just a perspective.

>*"If only some people can have it, that's not happiness. That's just nonsense. Happiness is something anyone can have."* Go in blind for this one. There were times where I didn't think this would pull through but I think you need to get to the end to appreciate this movie as a whole. It feels like three different movies into one, a mystery, a drama/thriller and something else I won't spoil, with the three acts focusing on different characters. That's a bit of a hit and miss, on one side it gives you more story diversity and keeps reinventing itself but on the other I wish it was more focused. The middle part was all over the place but I liked everything else, kept me fully entertained and lots of unexpected twists. So many themes and so layered. Everyone was great but special shoutout to the child actors. I almost got emotional twice but it didn't get there for me, still commendable sinse that doesn't happen often.