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Overall Rank: 10289
Average Rating: 3/4
# of Ratings: 3
Theatrical Release Date: 06/20/2005
Language: Japanese
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Seijun Suzuki
Actors: Ziyi Zhang, Jô Odagiri, Hiroko Yakushimaru, Mikijiro Hira, Tarô Yamamoto, Gentaro Takahashi
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Bribaba - wrote on 05/03/2011
When it comes to Seijun Suziky it’s always wise to expect the unexpected, though even firm adoption of this principle still leaves you unprepared for the spectacle that is Princess Raccoon, an operetta based on a Japanese folktale.
Essentially this is a musical with a love story thrown in; the son of the Lord of Castle Grace falls for the eponymous princess, beautifully played Zhang Ziyi. Standing in their way is the Lord himself, not wanting to be usurped by anyone he considers more handsome than his good self. The bad Lord looks to terminate his rival with extreme prejudice, even though this is his own son.
The music, as you’d expect, is a mixed bag ranging from Asian trip-hop through Latin house to traditional Chinese folk. There’s even some heavy rock (The Frog of …
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