Chameleonlover1

To preface this, I want to say I adore the manga. As a whole, it's not a bad film, the exploration of grief, the complex relationship between the two friends (and admittedly the toxic/codependent/queer relationship between the two of them). I find the themes of the movie more engaging than the actual film making, which I found to be a little unremarkable. The comedic moments of the film, which are played nicely in the manga to alleviate the mood come across as forced and awkward. The acting was nice, but the overall film seemed...dull. Would still recommend to those seeking out an exploration of grief especially surrounding suicide/self harm.

First of all, this is a gorgeous film. Even the scenes outside the backrooms feel liminal. It's beautifully shot, the special effects were quite good, and the acting was fairly enjoyable. My major issues with the film comes from the weak writing. The character's actions make sense, but don't have enough time to flesh it out (even with the padded runtime). The first half, especially the analog horror segments was incredibly strong, leading to an underwhelming ending.

A gorgeous film, yet not nearly as tight as expected. It plays like a surrealist fairytale, with scenes rolling into one another, a dreamy aesthetic, and an almost nonsensical (or almost irrelevant) plot. While I wouldn't describe this film as feminist, nor progressive in terms of sapphic representation, there are interesting things it has to say about power roles. Specifically the reversal between men and women in this film, but also the play on class. The messaging seems a little muddled as the script itself is muddled. There is something charming about this film, especially with the relationship between Eva and Elisabeth, which I wish they would've expanded on.

A fun film, the special effects really hold up! The acting is great and it's shot well. The ending is a bit abrupt. Overall a great summer movie!