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Honestly, Linda Linda Linda should be compulsory viewing for all film aficionados, especially those who like their movies subtle and understated.
A quick cheat sheet for the unacquainted: A group of Japanese high school girls are preparing to perform at the School Rock Festival. Three days before the fest, the guitarist injures her hand, leading to an argument between the keyboardist and vocalist. Their search for a lead singer leads them to a shy Korean exchange student (Bae Du-Na) who barely speaks the language and can't really carry a tune. Will they be ready in time for the fest?
Bae Du Na was excellent as Son, the quirky Korean exchange student who has 3 days to learn to sing 3 covers of The Blue Hearts' songs albeit not even having a strong understanding of the Japanese language. Some of the film's more memorable scenes are the ones in which she plays a pivotal role. For example, when she tries to rent a karaoke room, and when she addresses an imagined crowd in a deserted school hall on an empty stage.
Although Linda Linda Linda is a tad slow and a lot is left to the conclusion of the dear intelligent viewer (ah, a film that refreshingly doesn't assume it's audience are shrimp brained morons)... it's heartwarming without seeming contrived, and with an underlying humour that peppers many of the scenes throughout the nearly 2 hour long film.
Furthermore, it's also a tale about friendship and life experiences that only youth can bring - such as forming an all girl band for a school rock festival. Hilariously, the said festival doesn't seem to be much of an event, with the gym where it's held scarcely filled with small clusters of preoccupied and bored-looking students. That is, until the rain brings in those seeking shelter... and gradually, quite a crowd builds up in time for the finale XD
And, Linda Linda is an awesome song! Unable to get the chorus of 'Linda Linda! Linda Linda Linda!' out of my consciousness, I had to look up The Blue Hearts and it turns out that they were a popular punk band in the late 80s and early 90s. Sugoii na! ^_~
Linda Linda Linda was brought to my attention quite by accident. Curiosity kicked in after reading the plot outline, as it's one of the films featured as part of the ongoing Japanese Film Festival at major GSC cinemas. But no, that's not where I got my Linda Linda Linda fix. I gave up on the hope that someone might actually be interested to watch this with me. So, I'm not proud of it, but I turned to crunchyroll instead.
If you've got the time and RM5 to spare, do check the movie schedule for the film festival and catch it at the pre-designated GSC cinema. It'll be worth it ^^and do ask me along to if you're going XD
Now, please excuse me while I check if crunchyroll has Kamome Diner =)
Honestly, Linda Linda Linda should be compulsory viewing for all film aficionados, especially those who like their movies subtle and understated.
A quick cheat sheet for the unacquainted: A group of Japanese high school girls are preparing to perform at the School Rock Festival. Three days before the fest, the guitarist injures her hand, leading to an argument between the keyboardist and vocalist. Their search for a lead singer leads them to a shy Korean exchange student (Bae Du-Na) who barely speaks the language and can't really carry a tune. Will they be ready in time for the fest?
Bae Du Na was excellent as Son, the quirky Korean exchange student who has 3 days to learn to sing 3 covers of The Blue Hearts' songs albeit not even having a strong understanding of the Japanese language. Some of the film's more memorable scenes are the ones in which she plays a pivotal role. For example, when she tries to rent a karaoke room, and when she addresses an imagined crowd in a deserted school hall on an empty stage.
Although Linda Linda Linda is a tad slow and a lot is left to the conclusion of the dear intelligent viewer (ah, a film that refreshingly doesn't assume it's audience are shrimp brained morons)... it's heartwarming without seeming contrived, and with an underlying humour that peppers many of the scenes throughout the nearly 2 hour long film.
Furthermore, it's also a tale about friendship and life experiences that only youth can bring - such as forming an all girl band for a school rock festival. Hilariously, the said festival doesn't seem to be much of an event, with the gym where it's held scarcely filled with small clusters of preoccupied and bored-looking students. That is, until the rain brings in those seeking shelter... and gradually, quite a crowd builds up in time for the finale XD
And, Linda Linda is an awesome song! Unable to get the chorus of 'Linda Linda! Linda Linda Linda!' out of my consciousness, I had to look up The Blue Hearts and it turns out that they were a popular punk band in the late 80s and early 90s. Sugoii na! ^_~
Linda Linda Linda was brought to my attention quite by accident. Curiosity kicked in after reading the plot outline, as it's one of the films featured as part of the ongoing Japanese Film Festival at major GSC cinemas. But no, that's not where I got my Linda Linda Linda fix. I gave up on the hope that someone might actually be interested to watch this with me. So, I'm not proud of it, but I turned to crunchyroll instead.
If you've got the time and RM5 to spare, do check the movie schedule for the film festival and catch it at the pre-designated GSC cinema. It'll be worth it ^^
Now, please excuse me while I check if crunchyroll has Kamome Diner =)
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