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Sky High (2003)

6.220032h 2mJA
ActionAdventureFantasyDrama

Directed by Ryuhei Kitamura

Rating

6.2/10

Runtime

2h 2m

Language

JA

Release

December 5, 2003

Director

Ryuhei Kitamura

Overview

A serial-murderer is on the loose who just so happens to also be removing the hearts of his victims and taking them with him. His victims however, are not merely random humans as thought by the police. They are in fact, the past and present guardians of the gateway of the afterlife.On the day he is ...

Cast

Yumiko Shaku

Yumiko Shaku

Mina Saeki / Izuko

Takao Osawa

Takao Osawa

Tatsuya Kudo

Shosuke Tanihara

Shosuke Tanihara

Kohei Kanzaki

Naho Toda

Naho Toda

Kyoko Aoyama

Hiromasa Taguchi

Hiromasa Taguchi

Kazuo Kishi

Aya Okamoto

Aya Okamoto

Sayuri Toyama

Maiko Yamada

Maiko Yamada

Maya Ito

Yuka Itaya

Yuka Itaya

Yumi Kikuchi

Yumi Kikuchi

Shuho Kamiina

Eihi Shiina

Eihi Shiina

Izuko

Kimika Yoshino

Kimika Yoshino

Kanae Uotani

Kanae Uotani

Rei Miwa

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Sky High (2003), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A serial-murderer is on the loose who just so happens to also be removing the hearts of his victims and taking them with him. His victims however, are not merely random humans as thought by the police. They are in fact, the past and present guardians of the gateway of the afterlife.On the day he is to be married, Detective Kanzaki, who happens to be on the case, discovers that his fiancé Mina has been murdered with her heart also missing. He also learns that the killers are Kudo, a geneticist, and his evil secretary Rei. The two are trying to obtain six hearts from the guardians so that they may call forth a horde of demons from the Gate of Rage and have their every desire granted. Only problem is, once they open the gate the entire world will be covered in darkness.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Sky High. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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