Jin-Roh for me was all about transformation: from a man to a beast - the wolf.
Fuse, a human in Special Forces and a member of a secret Wolf Brigade, is somewhat not fit in yet. He still has humanity within him when he hesitates to kill a terrorist girl. Is he the only human in the pack of wolves?
His dreams and thoughts throughout the movie suggests so. It’s an inner battle that goes inside him while the twisted plot of the movie unfolds and gives us reasons for his actions and dreams.
It is really slow paced and heavily emotional movie, but at the same time somehow it manages to be very intense and keep you at the edge of your seat.
Especially towards the end, when truth and lies become clear and you’re left racing with your mind wondering how it will end for the main characters.
Well written dialogs and realistic personalities makes you really care what happens to them.
Music is simply fascinating. From the opening scene I already knew I’m in for the something that will leave me thinking about. For me, sound is one of the most important aspects of any movie, especially if it is as emotional as this one.
Great and realistic characters, well written dialog, not straight forward story line and dark atmosphere makes Jin-Roh a remarkable experience.
10/10
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