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It’s one of those movies that’s pure cinematic candy, and I love it.

A preposterous sequel that offers no real justification for its existence.

It’s hard to make a definite statement about a film so intent on being dreamlike and intangible, on a genre film that’s anything but.

The premise itself, about a man who is slowly dying and the girl that he falls in love with, would seem prone to sappiness.

“Il Mare“ ‘s simple, well-paced story, honest performances, and heartfelt characters ensure that it’s more than just eye candy.

You don’t go see a 3-hour-long cinematic adaption of Inuit legends that are thousands of years old, and just immediately know what you think of it.

In a genre that is often too over the top for its own good, Princess Blade offers a nice dose of drama and gravity.

An infectious, lighthearted romp that’s so entertaining you’d have to have a heart of coal to not enjoy it.

I left the film wondering to what point is my culture’s violence ingrained in my psyche.