All the gloomy, significant intonations about this film. I'm starting to think being a film geek means not having a sense of humor. This film is the blackest kind of comedy that isn't all that funny but is quite observant. The entire set-up is absurd. If the director had a more developed sense of humor, we'd be comparing this to Bunuel. Perhaps he meant it to be taken as a deep meditation on life, death and the sh*t that happens. If so, then it is just a standard-issue indie film in the Mexican mold. I saved myself from utter boredom by imagining Adam Sandler in the lead role. It works.
Review of Japan
