Well it’s been a while since I last posted (again), as I have not upgraded my DJ gear, so I thought I’d utilise the site in the meantime to post some other articles of interest! It just so happens that the Melbourne International Film Festival has started, and I’ve gotten a big lineup of films to catch, so I’ll give updates on my reviews here. You can also check them up on Facebook via the ‘Notes’ tab on my profile, or a quick score on Twitter. Here is the first! Enjoy!

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Air Doll [Japan]

A great film to start off this year’s festival experience, ‘Air Doll’ begins with a light hearted journey of the city and how we live everyday life, based on an existing manga. You could sense that everyone had a smile on their face while the lead actress, Bae Doona, convinced us of her progression in character development, as a sex doll coming to life in the world, but also as she sees the amazement in such things we take for granted. But as the film continues, it dives deeper and brings about the way humans desire the need for a connection to another, which leads to a shocking conclusion.

What amazes me after watching quite a few Japanese films, is the ability for some really perverted concepts to be forgotten when you look at the greater scope of the film. ‘Air Doll’ is a good example of this, as the film starts off in such a way. But I did enjoy the moments when you are reminded of the fact that the lead is a doll (without going into specifics).

The film’s pacing is executed very well, allowing you to explore the scene further, and I appreciated the minor details that both the characters and settings have to offer. I also loved the way the director managed to capture the way human relationships have a lasting effect on us, both positively and negatively.

Score: 4 out of 5

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