Amai muchi

I got this film because it's about BDSM and has Japanese girls in it (particularly Yuki Mamiya). I heard it was graphic, which it is, definitely beyond what western viewers would be okay with, which is another point that interested me.

I expected a flimsy story line but eventually I got into the story. It's basically about a 17 year old school girl who gets kidnapped one day by her neighbour who has a basement in his home where he rapes her repeatedly and how later in life she works in an S&M club since she seemingly has developed a taste for abuse.

The film does a lot of narration over the scenes to explain her character and how she deals with what happened to her.

You really do sympathize with Naoko, particularly when she is younger as it is something that happens in real life. In that way it can be comparable to the infamous rape scene in Irreversible. Thus you do get wrapped up into it.

It is done in a... not mediocre style but... well given the premise you would picture a story with a lot more moping and scenes showing how broken Naoko is in everyday life. Oscar bait. It isn't that at all if you get me.

I recommend the film if you are mature enough to not get offended by graphic and sadistic sex and can appreciate the monologue of a person struggle with their trauma. It isn't too brilliantly written but it is done well enough.

Found this to be an interesting portrayal of what BDSM is. Lots of good bondage and restraint. Interesting story and fairly well done. Not a big fan of subtitles, but it did allow me to follow along with what was being said which is important to the story. Nothing appeared to be overly fake about the intense scenes where whipping and sex were involved. I would have rated this movie even higher but I found the last 10 minutes were stupid and almost ruined the movie.

A decent movie if you aren't upset by blood and beatings. Won't win any awards but is an entertaining movie for those that like the story.

The entire movie drags along at times painfully slow. Only a small percentage actually can be considered a story or character development. Really not a lot happens. Most is dedicated to seeing some form of sadomasicism. It doesn't give you much sympathy or anger towards any characters participating. I would not say most is very realistic so that may be why. There is quite a bit of female nudity (breasts & butts) but not exciting or titillating either. Other nudity is not displayed at all as opposed to Japanese pixelation. When the story finally wraps up it borders on ridiculous. The camera work also often seemed like handheld cameras were used. Too much movement. Unnecessary. I will say the acting is good. But that doesn't save this turkey.

There is Takeshi Kitano with the masterpieces like outrage trilogy and also there is Takeshi Miike with awesome movies like ichi the killer, audition and 13 Assassins, then there is this guy Takeshi whatever with Craig like this. Very disappointing.

Best movie ever!! This movie is for those who love sex,gore and drama.. Changed my mindset about life and i can not look at the same perspective like 2 days ago. The girl's backstory affected me so much and the fact that those people are in the real life too is perfect. The cinematic,acting and all the disgusting stuff was so freaking real like in the act they are really whipping yo ass!!! I watched every minute focused and didn't even bored a second. Who ever helped this movie to born gotta watch their project from others eye and realize what masterpiece they created and how it changed the thoughts on its audience..