Review of Zebraman (2004) by Justin H — 04 Jan 2009
Takashi Miike is a really hard director to place a genre on because he is all over the map with his films. Zebraman is one of those with no R-rated material, but it is just as out there as any other Miike movie.
Well, not totally out there. It is fairly easy to make sense out of this, although it is without question, different. Heck, look at the title. Zebraman.People tend to label this picture as a comedic superhero flick.
This movie does have its share of laughs, but there is a serious tone behind it all. It is Miike's abstractness and out of the blue scenes that get the laughs, while at the same time bringing out a "what the h***?" look.
I can't believe I'm saying this, but the lack of these types of scenes is a letdown. That leaves this 115 minute film a little bland and slow going.In a film with "Power Ranger" type costumes, there is a place for CG.
At times the CG is quite brilliant and at others it doesn't look all that great, but at the end of the day it doesn't really matter. Miike's little green men have this cute but sinister look going for them.
They actually look pretty darn cool in my book.Sho Aikawa dressing up as Zebraman is pretty hilarious to see. The attractive Kyoka Suzuki is a little weird in here, but so is everything else. She does look good as "Zebranurse.
" The rest of the supporting cast is OK.Zebraman is a hard movie to pass up for Miike fans. Take my advice and just watch it. "Turn on the black and white.".
This review of Zebraman (2004) was written by Justin H on 04 Jan 2009.
Zebraman has generally received positive reviews.
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