Closed Note jmovie review

It has taken many, many years but I finally got around to watching the infamous Sawajiri Erika betsu ni movie. 

For those who don't know, before Erika-sama as she is known in Japan got the industry because of drug problems, she was embroiled in another scandal where during the promotion of Closed Note, she answered the reporter's question with betsu ni.  (which means I don't care or whatever)

In Closed Note, Sawajiri who works in a pen shop moves into an apartment where Takeuchi Yuko used to stay. Sawajiri find's Takeuchi Yuko's diary which details her first year as a primary school teacher.  

The diary that details Takeuchi Yuko's struggles as a teacher and her relationship with this man Takashi becomes a source of strength for Sawajiri.

Closed Note is movie that tries to create this melancholy feeling with a specific ending for the audience but just bored me to tears. Its super fake, not just with the sets but with the people and dialogue. Zero chemistry between Sawajiri and Iseya Yusuke and the characters don't feel real.

Closed Note is a movie that's in love with the idea of being in love but the love depicted in this movie is shallower than a children's swimming pool. Such a big waste of Takeuchi Yuko. Avoid.