tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-847851333098651491.post5632900553773353717..comments2024-03-29T00:23:53.513-07:00Comments on Toronto J-Film Pow-Wow: Iwai Shunji's "Vampire" premieres at Sundance, doesn't wow critics but clips reveal a moody filmChris MaGeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00129529721240142242noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-847851333098651491.post-57219124586093117242011-01-26T21:06:25.376-08:002011-01-26T21:06:25.376-08:00Reception seems to be mixed. Here are "good&q...Reception seems to be mixed. Here are "good" reviews:<br /><br />"Truly impressive, indeed, for a film that will benefit not because of its popular titular subject matter, but because of its striking images and well-crafted storytelling execution. Disturbing in some scenes, the balance is leveled with its expert handling of emotional fluidity." http://culturetourist.com/2011/01/26/a-vampire-who-needs-a-fix/<br /><br />"Before the Q&A, I was leaning towards 2 stars (out of 4), but understanding that this was a Japanese filmmaker making a movie in another language, Iwai’s storytelling style made more sense and I would give “Vampire” 3 stars. http://www.inthisweek.com/view.php?id=2440481Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com