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fantastic movie.
the direction through tone is astounding, as is the acting.
I believe someone mentioned conflicts... yes LiT is absent of a very focused plot-driven conflict, but without an immediate conflict to distract the audience, the great conflicts in our lives (Bill's mid-life crisis, or Scarlett's early-20s crisis) are brought to the forefront, allowing for some very powerful commentary on the human condition, and its absurdity.
The movie is brilliantly acted, obviously. The scenery is astonishing. Japan is perfect environment for these great conflicts to take place, because it itself (Japan) is in conflict, which is clearly depicted throughout the movie. There is definitely a contrast developed between the invading Western Culture and the true Japanese culture. This is the prevailing theme of the whole movie to me, and while it may seem very dark and melodramatic... it says something about how we as humans, depend on each other to face our conflicts.
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