"The Pilgrimage" (1209)/Road Movie
Starring: Judith Ransta and others
Produced by: Vegas Films
~Introduction~
The strong nun Barbara (Judith Langstad) travels around the border, preaching the teachings of the Seven Stars. By chance, she embarks on a journey with Vince, an orphan with a similar life story. They arrive at a village that has been invaded by cruel bandits. Barbara and Vince, filled with righteous indignation, decide to step forward and save the villagers.
~Essay on Movies and Dramas~
A scarred nun exuding an air of no ordinary person and a boy solve various problems encountered on the road together, while deepening their friendship. It is a very refreshing road movie. Judith Langstad rarely takes on such roles, but she successfully interprets the powerful female nun.
Especially the tough nun with scars on her face, the character setting alone gives people a strong and fresh impression. Her reliance on brute force but also her sharpness in fighting for justice, the strong contrast with her devout prayers, was well received by the audience. This movie made Judith have many female fans.
(film reporter)
"The Legend of Courage: Flame Awakening" (1209)/Animation and Hero Action
Production: "Legend of Courage: Awakening of Flames" Production Committee
~Introduction~ The super popular comic is finally adapted into a movie!
The young boy Amin was caught up in a terrorist attack by the evil organization "Nebula" that was trying to conquer humanity. A man with magical powers saved him and injected his "flame fighting spirit" into him! After awakening, Amin became the chosen hero "Brave" and controlled the power of fire! Can Amin, who has endured the harsh training with his partners, defeat the evil party...
~Essay on Movies and Dramas~
Adapted from the first three volumes of "The Legend of Courage" by popular cartoonist J. Seager.
This comic is about courage and bond, and its exciting plot and powerful battle scenes are loved by fans. The film version has also won praise from comic fans for its high degree of restoration of these scenes. After the release of the film, many new fans have been attracted, and the sequel is highly anticipated.
In particular, the latest CG technology was used in the battle scenes to create a sense of speed and weight that is as real as real scenes. Coupled with the skilled acting of the voice actors, it seems to give the picture a soul.
Not only that, the original manga is still being serialized and will start a new chapter this year. It can be said to be a cross-media work that deserves continued support.
(film reporter)
"Detective Scuola: The Transcontinental Railroad Murder Case" (1209) / Mystery Film
~Introduction~
The protagonist, Squalo, is a famous detective who has solved more than ten cases in a few days. At the suggestion of his assistant Wilson, he took a long journey on the Transcontinental Railroad to relax himself. However, a murder case occurred in a closed room on the moving train. The more intelligence he collected, the more confusing the case became. Can Squalo deduce all the truth...?
"The Fist of Red Flame" (1209)/Boxing and ensemble drama
Starring: Nina Finley and others
Production: Kowloon Image
~Introduction~
Beth (Nina Fenley), a lonely and helpless bad girl, was imprisoned for committing a crime, but she met an opportunity to change her fate here, which was the invitation of McGee, a famous boxing trainer in the past. As she gradually found her self-worth in boxing, Beth embarked on a boxing road that was more harsh than she had imagined, and the trial also came quietly -
~Essay on Movies and Dramas~
The highlight of this passionate drama is the process of a bad girl finding the meaning of life and self-worth through boxing, and the deep bond between her and her master. The boxing scenes are so intense that the audience can almost feel the heat and sweat in the ring.
Nina Finlay, who plays the main character Beth, has rarely played such roles in the past, but her performance is amazing and she successfully brought the character of Beth to life. When the director explained why he chose Nina, he said, "Beth is a character with a complex inner world, and only Nina can perfectly interpret her.
Nina also said that this work is a "very fresh experience" for her. This film may also be of special significance in expanding Nina's choice of future performance roles.
(film reporter)
The Human Game (1209) / Crazy Games and Gambling
~Introduction~
The protagonist Gil is framed by his friend and becomes a joint guarantor of a huge debt. When he is at his wits' end, he receives an invitation to a vicious game, where contestants must abandon their human dignity and compete with other debtors for Mira. Gil finally decides to participate in this game, where he will fight in front of a wealthy audience and incur more debts if he loses, but he can turn his situation around.
"SHINOBI PUNK ~Izayoi~" (1209) / Sci-fi action
Starring: Nick Marceau, etc.
Production: Orion Films
~Introduction~
The stage of this work is located in the far east, in the modern city of Oniwarot, which has developed a unique system. In this city controlled by the evil bureaucrats of a huge company, a group of superhuman "ninjas" with superpowers are active in the dark. The protagonist Izayoi is the strongest ninja in the legend. During the mission, Izayoi met Kanata (Nicole Marson), the leader of a resistance organization that resists corporate rule. This encounter greatly changed his fate.
~Essay on Movies and Dramas~
This is an innovative sci-fi action film set in a modern city with a unique atmosphere and a mysterious Far Eastern culture. The whimsical concept caused controversy in the early stages of the project, but it was proven to be a wonderful and refreshing entertainment after the release. The production team revealed: "As soon as we saw the ninja legend of Far Eastern culture, we intuitively thought that it would fit well with the beautiful and decadent modern city." The gorgeous ninjutsu scenes in the movie are indeed particularly wonderful against the backdrop of the neon streets full of a near-future feel. In terms of stage settings and other aspects, this movie has successfully opened up a new genre.
Interestingly, the film's depiction of Eastern culture is considered "funny" by Eastern audiences, and the "funny lines" are also quite popular.
(film reporter)
Golden Blood R15 Edition (1209) / Action
Screenplay/Director: Salvatore Gozzi
Starring: Judith Ransta and others
Distribution: Vegas Pictures
~Introduction~
The latest masterpiece from the genius director Salbatore Gocci.
The protagonist Soi (Judith Langstad) is a female spy affiliated with the intelligence agency Operations. While carrying out a mission with her partner Rick, the two heard rumors about a spy codenamed "Golden Blood". Who is this "Golden Blood" who is said to have extraordinary physical strength?
~Commentary~
The R17 version released last year received positive reviews, so a re-edited version was produced this year.
In order to allow audiences of more ages to watch, some overly exciting scenes were cut out to lower the age limit. However, many attractive and exciting scenes are still retained in the film. Director Gotch was still in charge of this re-editing. He said that he carefully selected the scenes that should be retained when making the R15 version. Although the R17 version is the real "complete version", the core content that I want to express is also fully presented in this new work.
It is also a good choice to take this opportunity to re-watch the highly acclaimed "Golden Blood" last year. In the future, more audiences will surely be able to experience the many scenes that Director Gotch poured his passion into.
(film reporter)
"Cheerleader Star" (1203) / Youth and Cheerleading
Starring: Judith Ransta and others
Production: United Star
~Introduction~
Rachel (Judith Langstad) was deeply attracted by the wonderful cheerleading performance at the student sports meeting and decided to set up a cheerleading club in her school. Despite many difficulties in the process, Rachel worked hard and made many friends. Her goal was to surpass Jennifer, another cheerleader who had fascinated her, in the autumn cheerleading competition.
~Essay on Movies and Dramas~
This now almost household name movie is actually Judith Langstad's famous work.
The drama depicts Rachel and her friends risking their youth in the cheerleading team, experiencing distress, setbacks, and the ultimate sense of accomplishment, which has touched countless young audiences. Many young audiences have also embarked on the path of cheerleading because of this film, or have become more passionate about sports.
Judith Langstad was also a 17-year-old adolescent when she filmed this movie. She recalled: "At that time, I had no experience in acting. Constant trial and error made me feel that I overlapped with Rachel, which is why I was able to perfectly interpret this role. The experience of playing Rachel also made me who I am today."
(film reporter)
