Go

Left me a bit indifferent. Seeing Kou Shibasaki in such an innocent role took some getting used to.

The idea that certain ethnicities are inherently impure, or that people from particular regions harbor malicious intent, was a constant refrain throughout my upbringing. Looking back, I realize the absurdity of it all. Digging deeper, the concept of ethnic identity seems like an idea concocted by a group of profoundly lonely individuals. Faced with such innate and immutable characteristics, the opening scene of the film, with its raw display of violence, is the only thing that feels truly cathartic.

A politically charged film that tackles the issue of racial discrimination head-on. Watch with caution.

Oh, come on! I told you this is my love story.

Even with its backdrop of ethnic discrimination and the struggles of being an outsider, *Go* remains a pure and simple coming-of-age story, as refreshing as a slice of watermelon. And all coming-of-age stories speak of growth. The protagonist's father, a seventh-ranked boxer in Japan, tells his son, "Extend your arm and make a circle, this is your own range." Through fights, the death of a friend, a retreating girlfriend, and an uncertain identity, the world spins rapidly. Slowly, a young man matures. Yosuke's freckles and his killer gaze are the highlights. Kou Shibasaki is truly unattractive in this.

Simon's unusual business venture sets off a chain of unexpected events on a quiet Christmas Eve. As he caters to the soap opera actors' demand for Ecstasy, the night spirals out of control, revealing a complex web of relationships and desires. Ripe with dark humor and quirky characters, this offbeat comedy explores the underbelly of Los Angeles, where the boundaries between reality and soap opera collide.

A darkly comedic exploration of the intersection of boredom and desire, "Go" delves into the lives of disparate characters on a quiet Christmas Eve, sparking a chain of events that exposes the seedy underbelly of suburban life. With a talented cast, the film perfectly captures the tensions and temptations of youth, raising questions about the consequences of our actions and the true meaning of connection.

'Screen newcomer Jay Mohr shines in this hip, late-night thriller about a grocery clerk moonlighting as an Ecstasy dealer, but things take a chaotic turn when two soap opera stars come calling. With its witty dialogue and edgy performances, Go expertly toes the line between dark comedy and gripping drama, never feeling like it's stuck on autopilot. Director Doug Liman proves he's more than just a purveyor of style, he's got a keen sense of narrative timing as well.'