What Is ‘First Love’ About?
Yuri has completely lost all sense of self and agency, both to her captors and to her addiction.
Becky gives an unforgettable and unhinged performance lighting up the screen with gleeful andunrelenting vengeance.
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Most of the protagonists in Miike’s films are despicable people, buthe reveals a tender side inFirst Love.
The movie has a clear thematic throughline from start to finish.
There is a fair amount of foreshadowing that gives the movie an added level of weight and emotional depth.
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Both characters have clearly-defined arcs that wrap up in poetic ways.
It isn’t pity on his part, but genuine care for her well-being.
Similarly, Yuri sees that Leo is a lost and broken soul, and feels a kinship towards him.
The movie is constantly on the move, with double-cross after double-cross yielding extremely creative and dynamic set pieces.
There are lecherous characters, but it isn’t a point of emphasis.
First Loveis currently available to stream on Prime Video in the U.S.
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A young boxer and a call girl get caught up in a drug-smuggling scheme over the course of one night in Tokyo.
