Kitano's style is very unique. You always can distinguish his films among hundred thousands of films at the first glance. The slow-paced scenes, the calmness, emotionless acting style, silent humors are distinctive. His actors rarely speak, but as the story go on, you realize what it is all about. The title is " A scene at the sea", and if we count all the scenes Kitano used in this film, there are not above 10 scenes, especially the scene at the sea covered all the story.
I have planned to rate this film 7/10 since I didn't really catch the ending. However, I lied on my bed 10 mins and thought of it. I remember the day our maim character came to the sea was a raining day. There was not a group of people playing football as usual. The girl followed the boy from a distant. Our main characters were hearing impaired. They have been living in their small universe. The old dustman was working with another guy ( not shingeru). And lolz I hope u can understand what I am trying to say.
Anyway, this is the reason why this comment has spoiler warning. For those who don't really catch the ending too. Here is my theory: Shingeru was hearing impaired and he couldn't hear the forecast weather. He went to the beach as usual without knowing a storm coming. He was swept away by the sea *end of theory*. When I realize it, I can not help admiring and respecting how Kitano could build such a simple and beautiful story. Every single repetitive scene has its purpose. By the time you realize what lie behind the story, the scenes, the sea; you feel its depth.
By the way, this is just his third film. I can not help rating it 10/10
I have planned to rate this film 7/10 since I didn't really catch the ending. However, I lied on my bed 10 mins and thought of it. I remember the day our maim character came to the sea was a raining day. There was not a group of people playing football as usual. The girl followed the boy from a distant. Our main characters were hearing impaired. They have been living in their small universe. The old dustman was working with another guy ( not shingeru). And lolz I hope u can understand what I am trying to say.
Anyway, this is the reason why this comment has spoiler warning. For those who don't really catch the ending too. Here is my theory: Shingeru was hearing impaired and he couldn't hear the forecast weather. He went to the beach as usual without knowing a storm coming. He was swept away by the sea *end of theory*. When I realize it, I can not help admiring and respecting how Kitano could build such a simple and beautiful story. Every single repetitive scene has its purpose. By the time you realize what lie behind the story, the scenes, the sea; you feel its depth.
By the way, this is just his third film. I can not help rating it 10/10