First Love (2019)

First Love: Directed by Takashi Miike. With Becky, Bengal, Masayuki Deai, Mami Fujioka. A young boxer and a call girl get caught up in a drug-smuggling scheme over the course of one night in Tokyo.

“u0026quot;Hatsukoiu0026quot; or u0026quot;First Loveu0026quot;, it a visual wonder summing up1990s Japanese cinema! Critics have been up and down about the film. It has stellar performances by Japanese actors with well-done, choreography with stunt work. The production value has always been consistent, visually strong by Miikeu0026#39;s direction.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eStrong performances by Yakuza characters, the main characters,the lovers shine! The boxer, u0026quot;Fightu0026quot; and the call girl, u0026quot;Yuriu0026quot;. Miike, focuses in-between the violence and humor, the innocence of their instant physical and emotional attraction.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eOther reviews seemed to be disappointed that the gore is not the main element in this film. Milkshake evolved to depth of characterization and maybe even u0026quot;loveu0026quot;. Go see Miike, as alternative to Tarantinou0026#39;s recent film, this film makes you gasp,wonder and its slick comedic relief and sarcasm.”