Titreenp SERIOUSLY. This is what the crap Hollywood still puts out?

Supelice Dreadfully Boring

Ogosmith Each character in this movie — down to the smallest one — is an individual rather than a type, prone to spontaneous changes of mood and sometimes amusing outbursts of pettiness or ill humor.

Asad Almond A clunky actioner with a handful of cool moments.

Laurence Benjamin For the record, I gave this film a "10". It's one of my favorite films. Then again, it's not for everyone. If you're looking for a linear film that spells everything out and leaves nothing to the imagination, pass this one up. I've read criticisms that it's too disorienting and "stream of consciousness". I'm shocked at this criticism, because that's precisely what makes this film a work of art. I've seen Mystery Of Rampo half a dozen times and everytime I see it, I discover something new. There are so many metaphors and so many layers of meaning and interpretation. On one level, Shizuko is trapped by in a world that is "unreal" while Rampo is trapped in a world that is "real". And their love breaks the chains that bind them as the line between the real and the unreal disappears. All the actors are brilliant. There are no one-dimensional good or bad main characters. Michiko Hada and Naoto Tokenaka show a full range of subtle, conflicting emotions; fear, heroism, intimacy, callousness, attachment, detachment, resignation, and hope.Michiko is hauntingly beautiful, almost other-worldly, and perfect for the part. And the difference between Naoto's character in Mystery and Shall We Dance show what an excellent actor he is. The visual metaphors, such as the increasingly elaborate doors, are brilliant. And the soundtrack is one of my favorite. It creates a magical space that envelopes the audience. While this film is incredibly beautiful and stylish, the story goes much deeper, leaving the audience to wonder over it long after the film is over.

Dan-281 The plot was probably too complicated for most film critics and caused a short theatre run in most cities, but favorable word-of-mouth from videotape viewers continues to spread. I was stunned by the beauty and imagination of the cinematography and musical score. The acting was sensitive and intelligent, particularly by the sensual Michiko Hata as lead actress. More became clear about the nuances of the story during my second and third viewings. I hope that "Team Rampo" and/or others try to make more bold films like this !!!

edwafor An incredibly lush film which was so beautifully shot, it's easier to remember the cinematography and musically than it is the story. A writer's work is censored by the government, but this doesn't stop his story from coming to life around him, or it's being a means of him finding love.

oleh_k This movie I had to watch three times in two consecutive days. Not because it is overly complex (it is complex). Rather because it is a sumptuous sensual treat. They showed it only for two days at University theater and the movie has to be seen on a big screen. Love, lust, betrayal, murder, Freud, artist and society - all have found suitable place in the script.