Those looking for an in depth study of one of Japan's greatest writers will be disappointed. The movie is beautiful and filled with fine performances, however.
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Pieter-Jan Van Haecke
RTPsychocinematographyAug 11, 2020
While Ninagawa's narrative does not succeed in bringing the troubled mind of Dazai (...) sensibly to the fore (...) it still remains an enjoyable experience.
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Mark Schilling
RTJapan TimesSep 19, 2019
In [Shun] Oguri's smirking, self-involved performance, a pose is about all we get. [Full review in Spanish]