Ataru: The First Love & The Last Kill (2013)

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Original Title: 劇場版 ATARU THE FIRST LOVE&THE LAST KILL

Ataru, who suffers from “savant syndrome,” has the power to discover, observe, see through, and deduct microscopic evidence of unsolved cases. Why does he always go to the criminal sites? What explains his strange behavior? Meanwhile, a mystery unfolds with Ataru and a woman named Madoka, who is a killer. The woman possesses the same extraordinary memory and deductive reasoning abilities as Ataru. Who is she?

Overview
"Ataru: The First Love & The Last Kill" is a 2013 Japanese secret movie directed by Hisashi Kimura based upon the tv series "Ataru". The story revolves around Ataru, depicted by Masahiro Nakai, a young man with sage syndrome who becomes crucial in resolving complicated crime cases, due to his astonishing memory and attention to detail. The plot is set as a mystery thriller and provides nail-biting suspense through its course.

Plot
Ataru, who battles with communication and social interactions due to his sage syndrome, deals with his supportive and understanding sibling in New York. An international event entangles their lives when Ataru's capability to identify small information comes to the fore. 2 Japanese-American politicians are assassinated in New York simply days before an important election. Detectives on the case find that Ataru's sister has actually become a suspect. The only proof being her scarf discovered at the crime scene, she is taken into custody.

Ataru's Involvement
Ataru is encouraged by a Japanese authorities detective to return to Japan and assist them fix the criminal activity with his abilities. On showing up in Japan, Ataru uses his unique skills to observe the smallest of the clues, unimportant to a regular eye, developing a link of occasions resulting in the criminal activity. In spite of his social constraints, he manages to browse through this complex circumstance by making development observations that others tend to miss out on.

Developments and Conclusion
As the plot unfolds, Ataru discovers himself facing high stakes and key individuals who have actually hidden motives and participation in the crime. The last twist in the plot reveals a conspiracy that brings Japanese politics, underworld criminal activity, and individual vengeance all into the exact same arena. The climax has Ataru revealing the mastermind, resolving doubts about his sister's innocence, and exposing the strategies of the conspirators.

Performances and Themes
Masahiro Nakai provides a brilliant efficiency as Ataru, capturing the nuances of the character's sage syndrome, drawing the audience to empathize with his battles and cheer for his success. The film likewise checks out styles such as household ties, social discrimination, and the ethical dimensions of political power.

Critical Reception
"Ataru: The First Love & The Last Kill" was relatively well gotten by critics and audiences. Nakai's representation of a savant, combined with the detailed plot and suspenseful storytelling, stood out as essential strengths of the film. However, some critics argued that the plot was a bit over-complicated, resulting in unneeded confusion. Regardless of this, the movie remains appealing and catches attention with its mystery and thriller right till the end.

Total Summary
In summary, "Ataru: The First Love & The Last Kill" is a gripping mystery thriller film. Led by the stand-out performance of Masahiro Nakai as Ataru, it takes the audience on a captivating journey of solving a high-profile criminal activity case. The movie touches on styles of societal norms, checks out the mind of a savant, and depicts a non-traditional crime-solving technique versus the background of a politically charged plot that makes sure to engage secret category enthusiasts.

Top Cast

  • Masahiro Nakai (small)
    Masahiro Nakai
    Ataru
  • Kazuki Kitamura (small)
    Kazuki Kitamura
    Shunichi Sawa
  • Chiaki Kuriyama (small)
    Chiaki Kuriyama
    Maiko Ebina
  • Yuta Tamamori (small)
    Yuta Tamamori
    Sho Ebina
  • Maki Horikita (small)
    Maki Horikita
    Madoka
  • Yasuko Matsuyuki (small)
    Yasuko Matsuyuki
    Aio Hoshi
  • Hiroaki Murakami (small)
    Hiroaki Murakami
    Larry Inoue
  • Masaki Okada (small)
    Masaki Okada
    Tasuku Inoguchi
  • Masachika Ichimura (small)
    Masachika Ichimura
    Makoto Inoguchi
  • Ky?saku Shimada (small)
    Ky?saku Shimada
    Yoji Nakatsugawa
  • Tetsushi Tanaka (small)
    Tetsushi Tanaka
    Reiji Atsumi