Critic Review - San Francisco Chronicle

The film, written, directed and starring stand-up comic Hitoshi Matsumoto has, like most superheroes, a tragic flaw: It isn't funny.

May 29, 2009 Full Review Source: San Francisco Chronicle | Comments (2)
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Vinai N.

Vinai Norasakkunkit

Not funny because it is a satire of Japanese society. Having lived in Japan, I thought it was hilarious. Nevertheless, if you look at it the way Roger Ebert looks at it, you can still appreciate it. Take a look at his take on it.

Jun 27 - 02:51 PM

Vinai N.

Vinai Norasakkunkit

Not funny because it is a satire of Japanese society. Having lived in Japan, I thought it was hilarious. Nevertheless, if you look at it the way Roger Ebert looks at it, you can still appreciate it. Take a look at his take on it.

Jun 27 - 02:53 PM

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