Review of Cure (1997) by Eye T — 28 Jun 2008
Homicide detective Kaji Yakusho (Kenichi Takabe) is pitted against evil in the shape of a sinister amnesiac who may be the link between a series of seemingly motiveless and gruesome killings where the victims are carved with an X.
Kurosawa is confident with his material, skilfully framing and lighting each scene with exquisite attention to detail. Sound is used to great effect in this movie, and provides a constant cue as to the mood of each of the protagonists.
Yakushos ultimate encounter with his nemesis is handled with great effect. Not quite a murder mystery, not quite an existential horror, but rather, something unique in the genre, a genuinely thoughtful examination of identity and free will.
I cant wait to see this one again.
This review of Cure (1997) was written by Eye T on 28 Jun 2008.
Cure has generally received very positive reviews.
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