Review of The Happiness of the Katakuris (2002) by Jason D — 30 Dec 2008
The Happiness of the Katakuris is something of sheer madness and brilliance. There is no doubt about it that director Takashi Miike is short or lacking of any creativity. The Happiness of the Katakuris starts off with a claymation opening of people, animals, and things all trying to eat each other (wtf?) and then settles down near Mt.
Fuji where a family has build their quaint guesthouse for travelers to stay in. Things go from weird to weirder as each tenant starts to turn up dead. Scared to lose their business, the family decides to bury each body and keep their deaths a secret so they do not lose the guesthouse.
Did I mention there is also random outbursts of musical numbers? Yes, plenty, not to mention some with MTV-style dance choreography and karaoke settings. Granted, this film isn't going to be everyone's cup of tea, but I honestly couldn't get enough of this film.
It's absolutely hilarious and absurd, and maybe even a bit romantic. Job well done, Miike.
This review of The Happiness of the Katakuris (2002) was written by Jason D on 30 Dec 2008.
The Happiness of the Katakuris has generally received positive reviews.
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