2LDK (2003)

What makes it different from others?

Most undeservingly overhyped movie of all time??

Great movie! If you want to be entertained and have a few good laughs, see this movie. The music is also very good,

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

For those of us not familiar with seeking accommodation 2LDK simply stands for two bedrooms, living room, dining room and kitchen. Bought in a cheeky box set with Suicide Club and Moon Child (reviews to follow soon). I was not expecting much to be fair.Now the thing I like about this film is that it doesn't mess about, as the envy builds between the girls small problems in the house which usually wouldn't mean anything get turned around as ammo and a chance for them to argue with each other. It's not long before the crap hits the fan and these two girls want to pull each other's hair out….literally. We get to see a much darker side to both characters as the film progresses....Read the full review at: beyondthegore

Watching this after Kitamura Ryuuhei's "Aragami", I personally believe Tsutsumi Mikihiko has won in the Dual Project.Using "inner voice" in the beginning really seemed like something a film school students would do, but it turned out to be pretty funny and really helped show the pent-up frustration within these two women, which eventually rationalized the showdown.I like how the director depicted the series of humiliation to opponent as the most important factor in girl fights as opposed to physical pain inflicted as in male battles. That's so true in real life.This film had a distinctive B-movie quality with sloppy production and poor camera work etc, but enjoyable nonetheless. Although the concept of only 2 main character in a single setting was quite interesting, it clearly is a huge handicap against normal movies. The "Dual Project" should never be done again.

Excellent film for a Saturday night. Great dialog and tension builds throughout the movie to a violent climax.The story is minimal but only serve as the driving force to put into motion this half hour between the two girls in their apartment.You can really identify to these characters as if you were to be trapped in such a situation (Your roommate destroying everything you have) you would go berserk trying to kill the other one.The biggest flaw of this movie is the duration. It only last 1 hour and 7 minutes. I mean, the fighting is starting to become really good and it ends abruptly.Too bad the film cuts at such a great part.Another thing, Lana is hot, which adds to the greatness of this piece of Japanese cinema.

A movie in the Japanese "Duel" Project, Duel project you might ask?"Imagine, if you will, two Japanese directors who meet at a film festival, each familiar with (and appreciative of) each other's work. Then imagine a night of binge drinking that leads to the gauntlet being thrown down - a little friendly competition to see who can make the best 'Duel to the Death' film. Then throw in a few rules like 1) The script can contain no more than 2-3 characters 2) The film must be shot in seven days and on a small budget 3) the film can only take place in one setting, and most importantly 4) at least one character must die. Thus, the Duel Project was born. "The other movie in this project is Aragmi by Ryuhei KitamuraThe movie itself is about two rival actresses sharing a stylish apartment in Tokyo. They have both auditioned for a part in a new big movie and one of them will get it. They are also fighting over a guy named Takuya.The movie itself takes place purely in the apartment with only two actors. But it never gets boring. The acting is surprisingly solid from Eiko Koike & Maho Nonami. And camera work and directing is stylish.The movie is now without flaws, but it's a pretty funny ironic comedy about a rivalry turned bad, very bad. And defintly an enjoyable movie experience.