Matsumoto's New Movie R100

[pariah]

Matsumoto has a new movie coming out called R100

"R100 follows a man who enters a strange club. The title is said to be a “play on the movie ratings R-15 and R-18 and represents the main character.”

No real info about plot but there's a teaser and poster





It stars Nao Omori and Shinobu Terajima.

Info from Wildgrounds

[JordanBueno]

Thanks pariah! I'll check it out!

[pariah]

No problem, I'll keep the thread up to date with new info.

[pariah]

New trailer has been added:

[bennyhaha]

Looks really interesting

[MiseryMachine]

A mild-mannered family man with a secret taste for S&M finds himself pursued by a gang of ruthless dominatrixes -- each with a very special talent -- in this hilarious and bizarre take on the sex comedy from Japanese comedy giant Hitoshi Matsumoto (Big Man Japan, Symbol).

[seiryoden]

I have high hopes for this film. I think this might be the break-out movie that accords Matsumoto Kitano-style status and recognition.

[pariah]

Kitano isn't really known for his movies in Japan, he's known abroad for them, I suspect similar things for Matsumoto.

[AnonGakiJunkie258]

I am looking forward to seeing this! . Does anyone know if it'll be shown at all in the UK?

[pariah]

Leeds International Film festival has a history of showing Matsumoto's past movies (Big Man Japan twice!) They're announcing their line-up on October 4th so if you're able to get to the festival you might want to keep an eye on it.

[AnonGakiJunkie258]

Thank you! I will check it out on the 4th and see if he's there. I really hope he is!

[seiryoden]

Leeds eh? Just an hour away. I suppose I could set foot in Yorkshire for this lol.

Nah, If it's on I'll definitely be there.

[pariah]

There are no guarantees but judging by previous years it's a big possibility, they would get a UK premiere and most festivals are after that.

Depending on what else is there, I would consider going too.

[pariah]

Sadly it isn't there.

[seiryoden]

Well it had it's premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Sadly, reviews have been mixed to put it kindly. Here's Mark Schilling's at JT:

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/201 ... ilms/r100/

Mark's a seriously good guy and one of the best critics writing on Japanese cinema at the moment.

Hollywood Reporter:

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review ... iew-627438

IndieWire (liked it a lot):

http://www.indiewire.com/article/toront ... uis-bunuel

Still a first day watch for me