Sado Tempest

2012·Movie
1h 35min
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Sado Tempest fingerprint

High energy, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7
  • Scare6

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Wonder7

Humor

Some dark humor and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Absurdist Humor6
  • Satire & Parody5

World

The mind, fantasy, and faith and meaning

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue8
  • Complexity8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout visual style, score, and sound design

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8

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About

Arashi mixes Japanese rock, Noh Masks and the weird volcanic landscapes of Sado Island in a radical reworking of The Tempest. In this Tempest the storm has gone badly wrong and ruined the island, Caliban is now in charge and Miranda has gone crazy. Prospero is missing, presumed dead. When a singer arrives on the island, exiled to the brutal prison that Caliban overseas, he escapes into the interior where he encounters a crazed older exile, and starts to become intrigued by the ancient Demon songs of the island. The singer tries to recreate the songs of the Demons, which he learns have the power to bring Spring back to the island, or once again to bring the terrible Storm
Japanese Rock OperaRadical Tempest ReworkingNoh Mask TheaterSado Island FolkloreDemon SongsPsychological HorrorAvant-Garde PerformanceMusical & Visual SpectacleExistential Malaise

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Is Sado Tempest worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 5.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sado Tempest rated?

Disturbing imageryViolenceSexual content

Content advisories: disturbing imagery, violence, and sexual content.

How long is Sado Tempest?

1 h 35 min

Sado Tempest runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is Sado Tempest in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

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