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Japanese thriller in which the discovery of a sex worker's mutilated corpse unravels a dark tale of dual lives and false respectability. The investigations of police officer Kazuko (Miki Mizuno) into a gruesome murder lead her into making the acquaintance of two women with dual existences. Izumi (Megumi Kagurazaka) is the wife of a successful romance novelist whose boredom with married life gradually leads her into a second life as a sex worker. Mitsuko (Makoto Togashi) is a university professor by day who works the streets at night. Kazuko believes the intersection of the lives of these two women holds the key to the murder, but can she unravel the mystery before further tragedy strikes?
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United Kingdom released, Blu-Ray/Region B DVD: LANGUAGES: Japanese ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), Japanese ( Dolby DTS-HD Master Audio ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Cast/Crew Interview(s), Commentary, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: A dramatic account of three women and their lives, seen through the looking glass of sex, words, madness, death, and family, Guilty Of Romance - the new crime noir from the award-winning director Sion Sono (Love Exposure, Cold Fish) - tells the tale of three women entangled in a mystery...a mystery that is the gate to a hell-bound love like no other! Set just before the turn of the 21st century, a grisly murder occurs in Maruyama-cho, Shibuya - a love hotel district - a woman was found dead in a derelict apartment in the pouring rain. Whilst the police investigate, the story interweaves with that of Izumi, the wife of a famous romantic novelist whose life seems just a daily repetition without romance. One day, to break away from the loveless monotony, she decides to follow her desires and accepts a job as a naked model faking sex in front of the camera. Soon she meets with a mentor and starts selling her body to strangers, whilst at home she hides behind the facade that she is still the wife she is supposed to be. Bombarding the audience with graphic images and assaulting the emotions with classical music, Sion Sono has produced a movie that provokes all your senses, blending genres of film noir with drama and mystery, and showcasing the directors trademark style and use of vivid colour to portray emotion and mood, Guilty Of Romance is the final and most exhilarating part of Sono's 'hate' trilogy. ...Guilty of Romance (2011) ( Koi no tsumi (Enohoi idonis) ) ( Crime of Romance ) (Blu-Ray)
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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By T Everson
Format:Blu-ray
Guilty of Romance is a recent Japanese film, directed by cult filmmaker Sion Sono. If you've seen any of his earlier films like Suicide Club, you may have an idea of what to expect, for but those new to his work, this is a gripping, thrilling, and often surprising film. The beginning, where two mutilated bodies are discovered by police, sets the film up to be a typical murder-mystery type affair, but we then cut away from this story to focus on the life of Izumi, a 30-year old wife of a famous novelist. She grows bored and disillusioned by the monotony of her routine, day-to-day existence, and when she's approached by a modelling company, she decides to get involved in what turns out to be a dark and seedy underworld. With lots and lots of pink paint balls. Guilty of Romance is full of twists and turns, all the way up to the ending, which I'll happily admit I didn't see coming at all. There's lots of sex in this, and Megumi Kagurazaka, who plays Izumi, pulls off a demanding role in which her character completely alters. The soundtrack is also worth mentioning - it's a mainly classical soundtrack, but really does complement the film extremely well. This is certainly a quirky film, and is one of the best recent Japanese films I've seen. If you've got a strong stomach and don't mind a fair bit of nudity, this is definitely worth adding to your shelf.
The Blu-ray is released by Eureka Entertainment, and is a typically strong package. This is a new film (only recently opening in Japanese theatres), and so the transfer is very strong on the disc. The image is sharp as you'd expect, and the sound, though only in stereo as opposed to surround sound, is clear and works well, especially when the classic soundtrack pumps through. The film is obviously in Japanese, with optional English subtitles.... Read more ›
The Blu-ray is released by Eureka Entertainment, and is a typically strong package. This is a new film (only recently opening in Japanese theatres), and so the transfer is very strong on the disc. The image is sharp as you'd expect, and the sound, though only in stereo as opposed to surround sound, is clear and works well, especially when the classic soundtrack pumps through. The film is obviously in Japanese, with optional English subtitles.... Read more ›
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By aXXon N
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
So I just came across this Japanese film directed by Sion Soni, who also directed the excellent 'Cold Fish'.
And all I can say is WOW.
This film truly blew me away. It's horrifying in a highly Lynchian/Cronenberg kind of way. It doesn't involve spirits or demons or killers or anything, but it IS classed as a horror film. And for good reason.
It's about physical, emotional and psychological transformation in the most drastic way possible. The lead performance by Miki Mizuno just blew me away.
It's not particularly gory, but the grimness of the tone and how innocent beings can transform into something hideously dark and perverse is what makes it so realistic. I've seen this kind of thing happen myself. In many ways, Kazuko Yoshida (played with eye opening brilliance by Miki) is very much like Twin Peak's Laura Palmer, pretty close to Mulholland Drive's Naomi Watts, but not quite as close to the outstanding brilliance of Laura Dern in Inland Empire (in terms of performance).
GIVE THIS WOMAN AN AWARD!
Her transformation of being a highly sweet and loyal wife to something quite disturbing and uncomfortable to watch is nothing short of breath taking.
If your interested in these horror films about 'a woman in trouble' involving romance and dramatic downward spirals, this is an absolute MUST SEE drama/horror movie.
I honestly can't understand the negative reviews here, as a fan of 'woman in trouble' horror films this is the best I've seen in YEARS.
A 10/10 masterpiece.
And all I can say is WOW.
This film truly blew me away. It's horrifying in a highly Lynchian/Cronenberg kind of way. It doesn't involve spirits or demons or killers or anything, but it IS classed as a horror film. And for good reason.
It's about physical, emotional and psychological transformation in the most drastic way possible. The lead performance by Miki Mizuno just blew me away.
It's not particularly gory, but the grimness of the tone and how innocent beings can transform into something hideously dark and perverse is what makes it so realistic. I've seen this kind of thing happen myself. In many ways, Kazuko Yoshida (played with eye opening brilliance by Miki) is very much like Twin Peak's Laura Palmer, pretty close to Mulholland Drive's Naomi Watts, but not quite as close to the outstanding brilliance of Laura Dern in Inland Empire (in terms of performance).
GIVE THIS WOMAN AN AWARD!
Her transformation of being a highly sweet and loyal wife to something quite disturbing and uncomfortable to watch is nothing short of breath taking.
If your interested in these horror films about 'a woman in trouble' involving romance and dramatic downward spirals, this is an absolute MUST SEE drama/horror movie.
I honestly can't understand the negative reviews here, as a fan of 'woman in trouble' horror films this is the best I've seen in YEARS.
A 10/10 masterpiece.
By Leeam
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have seen several Sion Sono films now and have always felt the same thing; the themes and visual style are always engrossing but he always goes over the top. This was certainly the case with Love Exposure and Cold Fish. I preferred the surreal menace of Strange Circus although it was hardly subtle. Guilty of Roamance has an interesting but unoriginal premise. It is very similar to Bunuel's Belle de Jour. However, whereas Bunuel takes a psychological and more dream-like path Sono can't resist in piling on lots of soft core sex. I like attractive Japanese women alot but the sex is repetitious and does not enhance the narrative. Also, the element of a killer conjoining body parts with mannequins in very interesting and never really developed On the plus side there are some excellent performances and the cinematography is very stylish. There are a few really great scenes such as the dinner table scene where the mother criticises her daughter for being a degenerate prostitute and they tell each other to drop dead. Its dead-pan and very funny. The film is well worth watching and Sono has the potential to become one of Japan's most significant directors. I just think he should hold back a bit and try less hard to shock.
3.5 stars.
3.5 stars.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By jecomans
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Uneven acting and pacing, along with occasionally laughable dialogue sadly bring down Sion Sono's twisted sexual liberation picture. Over the top violence and sex, and questionable moral ideas are to be expected from this director, and GoR does not fail you there. I would still almost give this 4, I do like it, but to maintain consistency with my other ratings I can't. It is at times poignant, hilarious, and shocking in spades. The surface story mostly delivers, and this is certainly an interesting sexual thriller. However, it fails at times when it tries to make important societal observations and finds out it has nothing to say.
The Blu-Ray presentation here is also okay. The picture and sound is slightly better, but they have not done much to improve either. I have a good system and was not wowed by the upgrade from DVD, so I can't suggest you do if you already have it. If not, I would recommend this for Sono fans or those with an interest in the extreme end of Japanese cinema.
The Blu-Ray presentation here is also okay. The picture and sound is slightly better, but they have not done much to improve either. I have a good system and was not wowed by the upgrade from DVD, so I can't suggest you do if you already have it. If not, I would recommend this for Sono fans or those with an interest in the extreme end of Japanese cinema.
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Awesome!
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This is the first time that I ordered on the English version and I do not regret, this is good work!
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Published 13 months ago by Anki
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Regrettable
In Japan, it cannot see with the wall of the region for the sake of a company's convenience.
It was able to receive smoothly.
It was able to receive smoothly.
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Excellent movie and blu ray
I'am french and I bought this Blu ray we dont'have in france.
The movie is excellent, weird, trash and sexy.
It stays in your mind for a long time. Read more
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It stays in your mind for a long time. Read more
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