[Movie] Yatterman

2009

Starring: Sakurai Sho, Fukuda Saki, Fukada Kyoko, Namase Katsuhisa, Kobayashi Kendo, Okamoto Anri, Abe Sadawo...

Once upon a time, there was this Skull Stone which was split into four pieces and legend has it that whoever who is able to unite all four pieces will have a dream of theirs miraculously come true.

The self-proclaimed god of theives, Dokurobei, sent his underlings, the Dorombo gang, after the pieces. The trio had to face off against the two Yatterma(e)n who was hell bent on protecting Shoko, the daughter of the archaeologist Kaeida, who was on a quest to find all four stones himself.

Yatterman #1, Gan-chan, the only son of a toy store owner and Yatterman #2 Ai-chan are a pair of crime-fighting sweethearts. They fight evil with the gadgets they made in their underground lair which was the birth place of Yatterwan and Omotchama.

Their arch enemy, the Dorombo gang is made up of the gorgeous femme fatale Doronjo, Boyacky who adores Doronjo and Tonzra, the glutton. The three are always up to no good as Yatterman tried to put their evil to rest.

Meanwhile, various things are disappearing mysteriously... what does this have anything to do with the much sought-after Skull Stone? Will Dokurobei's attempt to collect all four pieces of the Skull Stone? Or will Yatterman manage to stop them from it?

*****

Dude, this is the most weird-ass movie I've watched in a while. I don't even know what to say. I'd have thought that the target audience is the kids... then there are the many not-so-suitable-for-kids scenes. Like that big-ass robot with big-ass boobies. Jeez.

I am not familiar with the anime series. So I can't comment much about the story or the characters and how well the actor played them. What I can comment on is... Gan-chan is supposed to be a teenage boy right? Fine, fine... I'll let that go.

I guess the movie is made to be comical. The whole thing is exaggerated, that includes the outfits, the reactions, the acting, the CGI. I really am not sure how much I like this movie. I am slightly entertained by it, but it is no masterpiece, of that I am sure.

Little is focused on the acting as the CG effects take center stage, the protagonists are bland and boring while the Dorombo gang are just plain retarded. Just who are the target audience of this movie? Too juvenile for adults, too sexed up for kids.

Why all the fuss over the movie? That, I am not sure. Maybe it seemed like it was a big fuss because Sho was starring in it. Maybe because it is Yatterman. Miike Takashi? Not sure. But it is most probably overrated. I was, however, rooting for Doronjo and Gan-chan. Though it was dead obvious that the Yatterma(e)n were going to stick. How boring is that?

Reitings: 2/5 (On account of the really neat CGIs.)

[Buzz] Their Fans Scare Me, At Times

I am not much for screaming. At least not in these recent years. And when I was teen, you should take that into account because... you know teenagers...

I am most certain any Arashi fan has heard of Sho's 'big' appearance at the Comic Con in the Big Apple. First and foremost, I am sure anyone would be happy to find that they're popular in foreign countries. But from what I heard, there was quite a bit of a ruckus that was caused. But the screaming... I HATE SCREAMING. I despise screaming crowds. Screaming obscenities~ There are places where it would be appropriate to scream "NIPPLES" at Sho. Say, concerts~ and stuff. But... I'd think it would be rather inappropriate that one should do that when he is promoting a movie. But hey, it is their problem, not mine.

You know how during movies, some cast member would be more popular than others? And if their fans kept screaming when it was time for the cast members to speak, it would be quite an awkward situation. Especially when they're just screaming for the popular ones and then neglect the others. It is kinda unfair, because, although the distribution of popularity can never be equal, one would like to be acknowledged as part of the [whatever] that they are promoting. For me, I think fans should at least show a little respect and acknowledge others that also contributed to the work. I don't know, it is not quite my problem, if Sho loves bathing in the limelight like that... good for him. xD Just an opinion.

It was not the case for Sho's appearance at the Comic Con. At least not from what I see. I was watching a fancam just to see to what extent the crazy fans who planned to travel there to see him actually did so. There were freakin' uchiwas of his name. xD I don't know, but I imagine passerbys to be a bit... "WTF". Oh well. And I swear I heard someone from the crowd screaming "Chikubi". I wonder if it was appropriate. I'd rather have my fingernails removed sans anesthetic rather than do that.

Is it just me or is this global warming thing really affecting the weather. It is so freakin' hot here and people living in places where you need to wear more than two layers of clothes, I envy you. Back to the topic, Sho speaking English. xD He kinda mumbled. "Yatterman is a film with VERY Japanese flavour." xD Well, considering the fact that he never said that he is fluent in the language, you have to credit him that he made like... one tiny mistake. For those who were all "I was born in the States, yo" and all "I studied in Europe for years", and then made simple mistakes... xD that is when we point at laugh at their lack of learning abilities. But I'd have imagined that a translator taught Sho that, so... Okay, like who gives a shit, really, about English and all.

What threw me off was the numerous fan reports they have flooding my LJ friends page. (as a result of the community being flooded.) O_o We get it, you met him and was smitten. Like, he is not Jesus or something, you know? If it were the Second Coming and you were awed, I'd get it.

I heard that the movie is kinda great. I look forward to watching it... in a few months' time. (RAWR cinemas here. RAWR.) I like the thing they have going on between Hatori and Arashi. xD He is like... their biggest fan, really. When asked of what other Arashi members said about the movie, Ohno is mute and Jun asked about Miike, Sho said he was probably aiming to work with him. xD Miike Takashi is like, legendary or something. He was behind that movie "4.6 Oku nen no Koi". I watched it. =D I am not going to comment on it. xDDD Oh and "Sukiyaki Western Django" and "Crows Zero". Not forgetting "Zatoichi". xD I have to say, that "Django" one... xD pretty hilarious. I wonder if it was meant to be a comedy. xDDD But of all Miike movies I watched, they're so... varied and interesting. It just pulls you in, even if they're... a bit strange. xD And his works are so different from each other. TO ME. And I don't get Japanese cinema, at least not that well.

I know Fukuda Saki is the girlfriend, but can Gan have a smooching scene with Doronjo? Please? I don't care how. I don't care if it suits the plot. xD

[Buzz] FukaKyon's Outfit Arouses Men

14 January 2009

On set of the new movie "Yatterman" based on an ancient anime from way back when, FukaKyon plays the antagonist (and very sexy) woman named Doronjo. The movie is to be kept as close to the original anime as possible as the many characters were wearing clothes, using things that are reproduced from the images of the anime. They tried to stay true to the wildly popular anime.

And so, FukaKyon's costume is no exception. A few details might have been changed to... uh... adapt to the changing time, but the gist of what Doronjo is supposed to be like can still be seen on the costume.

And the men are very excited. xD Okay, I might have made a lot of things up. But seriously... xD

Said movie also stars Sakurai Sho and Fukuda Saki will be playing a couple and of course, the two Yattermans. And Gan-chan will have lots of love interests, including Fukuda Saki's, FukaKyon's character and an original character from the film (and playing that character is Okamoto Anri, the girl who played Asou Haruto's patient in the SP of "1 Litre of Tears" She is 14. And Sho would be a freakin' pedo.) Or so, I read. You know? I hope FukaKyon wins. xD

I really like her outfit, btw. Like... xD it looks so slutty, it is amazing.

I like Fukuda Saki too. But I like FukaKyon more. xD I watched FukaKyon's episode of Shukudai from a long time ago, and I could swear that Sho flirted with her, a bit. Since then, I sorta like... think that they're great together. xD (I swear, he tried with the stupid Relakkuma question.)

We also look forward to this movie, very much. Arashi sings the theme song.

And Sho... uh, okay, how do I put this subtly... Oh, I know. Nino is the actor of the group. I haven't watched the movie, but I have watched Sho is several other movies. And... Nino's the actor. Some might say Jun, but Jun cannot hold a candle to Nino.