Imprint (2006)

Just so...so bad

Good movie but grossly overrated

Very interesting film. Was caught on the premise when seeing the trailer but unsure as to what the outcome would be for the showing. As it turns out, it was a very good film.

it is finally so absorbing because it plays like a lyrical road odyssey that’s also a detective story.

Even if the story doesn't take place in Japan, it is clear at first glance that this is a Japanese director. Takashi Miike did an excellent job. The film is slow and gradually brings you into the story, building an extremely strong atmosphere. On the visual side it is perhaps the best episode so far, and the scenes of violence will freeze the blood in your veins. But it seems to me that the scriptwriters did not devise the whole story in time, and the end gives the impression of over-the-top improvisation, which brings this horror drama to the edge of absurd comedy, similar to Henenlotter's B horrors. That's why I can not go over7/10

The last one in the series was a stinker. First if you want to watch this hour long piece of crap that you will never get back, make sure your either well drunk up or baked out of your tree. Do not watch it with any form of female, they would freak out at certain parts. First half of the flick was slow, terrible and the main actor was terrible. Picture a stick twig anorexic version of Clint Eastwood with gay hair. Second half was better but also took a sharp turn to F town. Fetus disposal, strong hands growing out of heads, Kimomo Siamese twin whores. Those are just some of the messed things that went on. Maybe the Asian version makes sense, but the English one clearly does not.

1.The acting is very bad... especially the "American". 2.The Camera work .. the shots are boring and cheap. 3.The Story is like it's from a cheap Horror comic book. 4.Theres nothing to think about or to remember.All in all many reviewers talk about art. You wont find any. Its really like a cheap Horror flick but more sickness in it without any sense.It is totally overrated. There is no suspense.A cheap Story played by bad Actors. I really don't understand what people are seeing in this Film. Art? stop kidding. Only because you can see some traditional Japanese costumes in it doesn't turn it into art.To call this Art is an insult. All you can get out of it is to be sickened.NO THRILL.NO SUSPENSE.BAD STORYLINE.BAD ACTING.BORING Camera-work.NO DEEPTH.So if to get sickened is all you need from a Movie? go on watch it.Don't believe this talk about art you will be very disappointed.

Whilst I'd be the first to admit that some scenes in this film were hard to watch, it in no way detracts from the masterful story-telling that is the foundation of Takashi Miike's work. As well as being terrifying to the extreme, Imprint is also sad, moving and above all fascinating as each time the prostitute, played by Youki Kudoh, retells her story, a little more of the truth is revealed. Kudoh's performance is simply amazing and any other actress would have probably ruined the film. Billy Drago also turns in a fantastic performance in his role of Christopher, a hapless man searching Japan for his lost love Kimomo. The imagery in this film is unique to say the least, with historical accuracy taking a back seat to unique and striking visuals, such as the bright red hair of all the prostitutes as well as the vibrant blue hair of the nameless prostitute played by Kudoh. Such hair colours where not available to Japanese women in the time frame the film is set in (1900's?). However, this definitely works to the film's advantage, creating a surreal and fantastic environment where a story such as this one doesn't seem so unbelievable. Also, if you love a movie with a big twist, this one is for you. There are several twists throughout, but the big one towards the end is a killer (literally). Whilst riddled with extreme blood and gore, this aspect of the film is for once a necessary and important part of the film, explaining how this young woman became the person that she is. I highly recommend this movie, but if you're squeamish or find extreme torture unbearable to watch then I advise you to run a mile from this one. Also, look out for the dwarf who's nose is falling apart from syphilis. His bizarre behavior during the torture scene is perhaps the most disturbing part of the whole film. 10 stars!!!