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Lumberjack the Monster
Lumberjack the Monster

6.2

Lumberjack the Monster

R·2023·119m

Summary

After Akira Ninomiya miraculously survives a brutal attack by an unknown assailant wearing a "monster mask," he becomes fixated on finding the attacker and getting revenge.

Crew

Director

Takashi Miike

Novel

Mayusuke Kurai

Screenplay

Hiroyoshi Koiwai

Reviews

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MovieGuys

June 10, 2024

8

Its rare to come across a uniquely slick crime thriller which is why Lumberjack The monster, is so impressive.

Its coldly calculating tones, established early on, are oh so gradually supplanted by an inexplicably warm humanism. Evil can indeed be made but also un-made. Leaving the viewer sympathising with the perpetrator of wicked acts, as much as the victim.

Characterisations are sophisticated but subdued which fits perfectly with the understated tone of the this film and whilst the story rambles a little, at times, it comes together gratifyingly.

In summary, this is a compelling watch that's craftily clever and on a certain level, inexplicably moving. For my money, a must watch.

Media

Status:

Released

Original Language:

Japanese

Budget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Keywords

based on novel or book
psychopath
revenge
serial killer
lawyer
masked killer