Director : Takashi Miike
Cinematographer : Hideo Yamamoto
Genre : Comedy
Country : Japan
Duration : 113 Minutes
🔸 The Happiness of the Katakuris is one of the strangest and most unpredictable films in Takashi Miike’s career. The story follows a family that runs a small guesthouse in the countryside, hoping to start a peaceful and successful new life. Things do not go as planned, and strange events begin to pile up. The plot is simple on the surface, but the film quickly turns into something wild, mixing family drama with dark humor and unexpected chaos. It is best to know as little as possible going in.
🔸 The performances are exaggerated but intentional. Every actor fully commits to the madness, making the family feel both cartoonish and oddly human. Emotional moments, comedy, and shock exist side by side. The film’s biggest strength is its fearless creativity. It jumps between horror, comedy, musical numbers, and even animation without warning. The songs are bizarre but catchy, adding to the film’s strange charm rather than stopping the story.
🔸 Visually, the film is loud, colorful, and chaotic, matching its tone perfectly. The pacing can feel uneven, and not every joke or idea works, but the energy never disappears. This is not a film made to please everyone. It is messy, strange, and sometimes uncomfortable, but also very original. The Happiness of the Katakuris is a cult film that celebrates absurdity and proves how far a filmmaker can push genre and tone.
Verdict: Very Good
DC Rating: 4/5
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