4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Another great Jap movie - Shame it wasn't scary, 18 May 2006
This review is from: Hypnosis [DVD] (DVD)
This was purchased as part of a "Modern Japanese Horror" box set along with "Pyrokenisis". I really enjoyed this movie although feel very much that it's been misclassified as a horror - it's much better described as a thriller. The plot is genuinely original and there are a good few surprises involved although I found some parts confusing. There were a couple of instances that I found - as I have with other Asian movies - where I cannot understand the behaviour of some of the characters but this could be down to a culture difference. Amusing in places - outrageous in others - but overall a very good watch.
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Hypnotic Hypnosis, 21 Jan 2003
This review is from: Hypnosis [DVD] (DVD)
A series of seemingly unprovoked and bizarre suicides occur, the victims uttering "The Green Monkey" before offing themselves. A young hypnotist teams up with a world-weary policeman to unravel the mystery.
Meanwhile a young woman believes she may be next and begs a TV hypnotist to help her - he agrees, but proceeds to exploit her on his programme.
Just when you think you've nailed down the plot it slithers away from you again. The twists and turns keep you on your toes, and as with many of these sorts of films you never know who to trust.
If you're already a fan of Asian cinema, this is one you should add to your collection. It has shades of 'Ring' about it, but is really a completely different sort of film.
If you've only ever seen the sort of product churned out by Hollywood - change your ways! This is as good a place to start as any.
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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Ahem Ahem, 19 May 2006
This review is from: Hypnosis [DVD] (DVD)
Love Asian films but this is way too cheesey, wasn't impressed. There are parts that are watchable but some of the dying scenes etc are abit hideous. The story line sounds alright but was let down when watched it, thought woulda been better.
Thumbs down I'm afraid
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