Kumiko, The Treasure Hunter -- Anchor Bay: June 30, 2015 - Blu-ray Forum

kiskiboy97 · 06-26-2015, 04:15 AM

Dragun · 06-26-2015, 04:24 AM

This was a mesmerizing film. I highly recommend it.

Chouan · 06-26-2015, 06:41 AM

Blu-ray.com Review

Thanks for the review, though there's one point which needs clarification. An important one.

The story this film is based on, was not an urban myth as such. More of a made-up explanation of a real suicide.

You can read the full story here:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/film/kumi...konishi-fargo/

Clark Kent · 06-26-2015, 06:56 AM

I'll be honest. I watched this movie totally blind (meaning I knew nothing of its plot or premise outside of the name) and felt cheated after about an hour or so. The movie does look beautiful at times and it was carefully shot, but I don't know if the story was worth an entire feature.

Having never heard of this urban legend before, I think one would be lost without an understanding of contemporary trends in Japanese society. Particularly the pressures on twentysomething career women in Japan.

lolwut · 06-27-2015, 05:14 PM

Really want to see this.

Zen_Amako · 06-30-2015, 06:42 PM

To my surprise, Best Buy had this in stock today for $12.99 (I assume Amazon was only matching BB's price). Unfortunately, I got a copy with a broken case - it's in one of the flimsy eco-cases and there's no slipcover. Oh well. At least the BD looks like it's in good shape.

acantho · 06-30-2015, 06:47 PM

An interesting film. Not something I really enjoyed but that may be because I had expectations going in.

asabreed · 06-30-2015, 07:09 PM

Been wanting to see this forever.

It should be here soon.

Watching it tonight.

odriley · 07-06-2015, 03:38 AM

Watched this today and thought it was fantastic. Definitely happy with my blind buy.

BlarnyStone · 07-06-2015, 05:36 AM

I saw this in the cinema a year ago, keen to revisit on blu

Kaiju · 07-07-2015, 11:52 AM

So I watched this tonight. First off, I enjoyed it. It was good, etc. etc.

One thing that caught me off guard was how depressing it was. I suppose I was expecting something a little more lighthearted and humorous, but man... this was not that. Very depressing character study.

Still quite engaging, though. That ending.

timae · 07-07-2015, 06:05 PM

I hope the movie is better than the case it came in. First BD I've ever received with completely collapsible packaging.

eightslicesofpie · 07-07-2015, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaiju

So I watched this tonight. First off, I enjoyed it. It was good, etc. etc.

One thing that caught me off guard was how depressing it was. I suppose I was expecting something a little more lighthearted and humorous, but man... this was not that. Very depressing character study.

Still quite engaging, though. That ending.

Yeah, that unexpected tone was what made me a little lukewarm on it when I first watched but I expect I'd enjoy the experience a lot more now, knowing what it's actually like

Doctor Jack · 07-07-2015, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaiju

So I watched this tonight. First off, I enjoyed it. It was good, etc. etc.

One thing that caught me off guard was how depressing it was. I suppose I was expecting something a little more lighthearted and humorous, but man... this was not that. Very depressing character study.

Still quite engaging, though. That ending.

See I didn't think this was depressing at all. Yes she

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How many people can say that?

Kaiju · 07-07-2015, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doctor Jack

See I didn't think this was depressing at all. Yes she

[Show spoiler]

How many people can say that?

She was delusional, and clearly had mental health issues. Her perseverance was admirable, but in the end, it just

[Show spoiler]

Underworld54 · 11-02-2017, 04:27 AM

Wow, what a depressing movie. I felt really bad for Rinko.

06-26-2015, 04:15 AM	#1
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06-26-2015, 04:24 AM	#2
Dragun Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2010 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:115 Blu-ray collection:890 Trading Score:1	This was a mesmerizing film. I highly recommend it.

06-26-2015, 06:41 AM	#3
Chouan Active Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:Bruxelles 4K collection:23 Blu-ray collection:2439 DVD collection:979	Blu-ray.com Review Thanks for the review, though there's one point which needs clarification. An important one. The story this film is based on, was not an urban myth as such. More of a made-up explanation of a real suicide. You can read the full story here: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/film/kumi...konishi-fargo/

06-26-2015, 06:56 AM	#4
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	I'll be honest. I watched this movie totally blind (meaning I knew nothing of its plot or premise outside of the name) and felt cheated after about an hour or so. The movie does look beautiful at times and it was carefully shot, but I don't know if the story was worth an entire feature. Having never heard of this urban legend before, I think one would be lost without an understanding of contemporary trends in Japanese society. Particularly the pressures on twentysomething career women in Japan.

06-27-2015, 05:14 PM	#5
lolwut Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Virginia, US 4K collection:386 Blu-ray collection:1643 DVD collection:445 MA collection:257 Digital collection:292 iTunes collection:347 Prime collection:210 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:202	Really want to see this.

06-30-2015, 06:42 PM	#6
Zen_Amako Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Northern VA, USA 4K collection:261 Blu-ray collection:669 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:13	To my surprise, Best Buy had this in stock today for $12.99 (I assume Amazon was only matching BB's price). Unfortunately, I got a copy with a broken case - it's in one of the flimsy eco-cases and there's no slipcover. Oh well. At least the BD looks like it's in good shape.

06-30-2015, 06:47 PM	#7
acantho Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2014 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:1384	An interesting film. Not something I really enjoyed but that may be because I had expectations going in.

06-30-2015, 07:09 PM	#8
asabreed Special Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Pittsburgh 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1323 DVD collection:77 Trading Score:62	Been wanting to see this forever. It should be here soon. Watching it tonight.

07-06-2015, 03:38 AM	#9
odriley Special Member Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:1131 Blu-ray collection:5728	Watched this today and thought it was fantastic. Definitely happy with my blind buy.

07-06-2015, 05:36 AM	#10
BlarnyStone Banned Member since:Mar 2015	I saw this in the cinema a year ago, keen to revisit on blu

07-07-2015, 11:52 AM	#11
Kaiju Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:449 Blu-ray collection:1234 Trading Score:102	So I watched this tonight. First off, I enjoyed it. It was good, etc. etc. One thing that caught me off guard was how depressing it was. I suppose I was expecting something a little more lighthearted and humorous, but man... this was not that. Very depressing character study. Still quite engaging, though. That ending.

07-07-2015, 06:05 PM	#12
timae Member Member since:Mar 2012 Location:Muskoka	I hope the movie is better than the case it came in. First BD I've ever received with completely collapsible packaging.

11-02-2017, 04:27 AM	#16
Underworld54 Blu-ray Count Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Albany NY Blu-ray collection:163 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:15	Wow, what a depressing movie. I felt really bad for Rinko.

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