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Whether it be Karate, Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do or Jiu-Jitsu; ALL forms of Martial Arts is a method of Self Expression. The incredible Japanese Martial Arts melodrama, “Gloomy BELT” (aka. Kuro Obi, 2007) explores the character of Karate itself and is loosely based on a lawful chronicle. The film effectively balances the YIN and the YANG using the tumultuous military period in a 1930s Japan as its backdrop. It delves into the face of violent confrontation and the reflection on accurate responsibility.
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At an isolated dojo headed by Sensei Eiken Shibahara (Shinya Ohwada), three students: Giryu (Akihito Yagi), Taikan (Tatsuya Naka) and Choie (Yuji Suzuki) scream relentlessly under their master’s instructions. One day, when the Kenpeitai (Japanese military) threaten to ousts them from their contain school, the encounter leaves Choie badly wounded with Taikan and Giryu taking up the challenge. Giryu defeats the commanding officer without throwing a single punch that led the officer to commit Seppuku.
After their master’s death, the trio was hired to scream military soldiers since the two both displayed impressive prowess. But fate interferes when Giryu becomes wounded by the officer’s vengeful children and he becomes separated from the group. Taikan becomes influenced by the ways of the world while Giryu befriends a satisfactory family. Fate has played them in opposing hands and an inevitable showdown is poised to bring the ragged Giryu against the corrupted Taikan–just who is truly deserving of the KURO OBI?
“Gloomy Belt” is a thinking man’s martial arts film. The screenplay by George Ilda is a lush impressive breeding ground for melodrama and with Shinichi Nagasaki’s (A Tender Residence) direction taking a more somber, novelistic arrive to its story; the film explores the tensions of Karate. The film is an expression of the spirit of Karate, and Director Nagasaki has opted for a more character-driven arrive in space of radiant and unrealistic martial arts displays, for which he is to be commended. I am in total terror when a director instead goes for the spirit of a plan rather than honest indicate how wintry fight sequences can observe.
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The cast, Tatsuya Naka and Akihito Yagi are Dismal Belt holders themselves and they peer very natural. Now, don’t mistake my earlier comment that the film is lacking in the number of fight sequences; there are quite a spacious number of fight scenes that demonstrate the beauty of Karate. Although the film focuses more on its characters and while the film’s position is a bit simple, the action and fights are nicely placed to maintain us entertained. The fight sequences themselves are a originate of character development. As I’ve said, martial arts is a produce of self-expression and so the film capitalizes on this understanding. The action is there to manufacture the characters` credibility, and it feels notable to come by to the film’s resolution. Unlike most martial arts films that have the tale revolving on the action scenes, in this film, the action revolves in its region.
The fight sequences by Fuyuhiko Nishi are tranquil and VERY realistic. Most martial arts fans always watch the choreography of the fights as a film’s major selling point, and this film delivers; the fights are AWESOME to notice and more impressive as it avoided the exhaust of wires and extravagant stunt work. I have never witnessed such well-choreographed fights since I saw loyal live competition. The camera work stays at a distance so you can view the movement between the fighters. The fights are hard-hitting and looks quite loyal, they aren`t overly long and excellently paced. These characters are supposed to be lethal weapons but no one said they were emotionless. The fighters in this film feel very human, you peer their concentration in their eyes and they can feel distress. The magic is that they manage to overcome the harm.
From the film’s opening act, you sight the depths of Giryu, Taikan and Choei’s soul. Taikan is a young man who revels in competition and violent encounter to glean the art’s meaning. Choei is the weakest student, but he is aloof and truthful to himself which is why he was chosen to hold their master’s successor after his death. Giryu is very weak, Shibahara’s teachings are similar to a religion to him and he would rather die than to stray from his teachings. “Karate is not to throw a punch or a kick, never attack, instead defend against an opponent’s attack–parry and stave off the opponent. This scheme you can arrive perfection” as quoted by Sensei Shibahara.
While the film is quite predictable, the direction is very solid and the script is gripping. I called this film a Martial Arts melodrama because it focuses on its characters but let me once again execute it sure that action fans won’t be disappointed. The absence of CGI and wirework in its fights are the film’s biggest strength and simplicity is its expression. The final encounter is shot in dark and white perhaps to emphasize the clash between the Yin and the Yang, or to remind us that Karate is an old-fashioned art that existed for hundreds of years.
“KURO OBI” is a radiant film, it is definitely a thinking man’s film. The film status out to narrate the soul of Karate and director Nagasaki has achieved what he wanted to do by carefully measuring his arrive. The film’s simple status may be its Achilles’ heel but as with Karate, simplicity is often the most effective near. After all, throwing too many punches can afflict a fighter himself, as can pitching too many ideas can damage a film. “Unlit Belt” is solid, and nicely executed.
What is really worth fighting for? The goal is not for competition but the battle for enlightenment. Shaded can never inspect dirty, and a fighter must be pure. The Belt represents willpower.
“From Strength will reach compassion, from compassion, strength will emerge”
Highly Recommended!! [4 ½ Stars]
As a student of stale JKA Shotokan karate for many years and an avid martial arts movie fan I have to say that I was scared by this movie - in all my years this is the first time that I have seen a movie about faded karate. I was overwhelmed by the characters depiction of conventional karate and when I did my research on the two principle characters and found out that they are 6th degree (JKA) and 5th degree (Goju) karate masters I was VERY impressed.
I will not try and give a review of the film (that has already been done) - I will fair say if you are a faded karate student - sight this movie - if not search for it anyway.
Note: When Sensei Naka performs the kata’s Nijushiho and Meikyo I felt a sense of pride in shimmering that the general public was finally getting a chance to view real former style karate (no offense to the Goju kata (smile) ) .
Purchase this movie - maybe more will be made.
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