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Dai-bosatsu tôge (1966)
What could have been great
The intention to make this into a trilogy is really no excuse for the abrupt ending. So much of this is filmed and set up masterfully, it could have been great. Even if it was to be a trilogy you would at least expect a cliffhanger at the end. The audience deserves some kind of payoff. I will say that the acting and cinematography are fantastic. But to set up this lengthy tale of vengeance and have it so close to paying off is a huge disappointment. Are we supposed to be satisfied with this master swordsman being slowly killed by a bunch of extras? Anyway enough of me ranting, onto better movies.
Plan 75 (2022)
We all have value
I enjoyed Plan 75, it's a strong commentary on ageism. Humans are so much more than the benefit or drain they have on a society. The few individuals who took the time to get to know a senior in the film, found this out. Is a society that doesn't take care of its elderly and poor really one worth living in? I personally think assisted suicide should be available for those suffering. At the same time the way the government in the film drove the elderly to death was disgusting. I think the ending gives hope that humanity is not truly lost. We can still wake up and recognize each other's value as humans.