Revolting with Dragon
Revolting with Dragon

Movie spotlight

Revolting with Dragon

2021
Movie
29 min
Mandarin

Yen Yun is in the school dragon dance team. Every day after school, he practices with his teammates, working on their secret performance. Just as they are about to succeed, they are confronted with a huge, unexpected challenge…

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users85%
Director: Tetsuya MukaiGenres: Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

Tatsuya Fujiwara stars as a disgruntled office worker who, after a humiliating incident, decides to quit his job and pursue his dream of becoming a famous chef. He faces numerous challenges, including skeptical family members and cutthroat competition in the culinary world. The film follows his journey of self-discovery as he learns the true meaning of passion and perseverance.

Critical Reception

Revolting with Dragon received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising Fujiwara's performance and the film's heartwarming message, though some found the plot predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Tatsuya Fujiwara delivers a compelling performance as a man chasing his dreams.

  • The film offers a touching and humorous look at perseverance and the pursuit of passion.

  • While the narrative treads familiar ground, its emotional core resonates.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's optimistic message and Fujiwara's engaging portrayal, finding it a lighthearted and inspiring watch. Some viewers mentioned the plot felt a bit too conventional but enjoyed the overall uplifting tone.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actor at the Japanese Film Critics Awards (Tatsuya Fujiwara).

Fun Fact

Tatsuya Fujiwara, known for his intense roles, took on a more comedic and dramatic performance in 'Revolting with Dragon', showcasing his versatility as an actor.

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