Let's Nupu Nupu
A cast of colorful characters, be it, students, at school or adults in working life, face all sorts of strange and eccentric challenges on a daily basis: The accident-prone Takagi keeps on hurting himself, making encounters at the school's infirmary with the sexually aggressive nurse Shitara unavoidable. Sushi, a talking cat, takes on various jobs like aspiring sushi chef, stunt cat, delinquent teacher, salesman, reporter, cat detective, explorer on Mars, ramen shop owner, and even as the Defender of Love — Sushi-Sushi Man... all of these jobs usually do not end well though. The ditzy pair Takao-san and Kobato-chan, of all things, struggle with the proper way of disposing of garbage. The Hamster of a family of four has to bear many misunderstandings in communication, starting off with having to respond to a different name from each family member...
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Plot Summary
A young woman named Sarah travels to Rome to visit her estranged mother, a famous opera singer. Soon after her arrival, Sarah finds herself drawn into a dangerous mystery involving a series of brutal murders. As she investigates, she uncovers dark secrets about her family's past and the shadowy figures lurking in the city's opera world.
Critical Reception
Let's Nupu Nupu received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its atmospheric tension and Dario Argento's signature visual style, many found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven. Asia Argento's performance was generally well-received, but the film struggled to maintain consistent suspense throughout its runtime.
What Reviewers Say
- Visually striking with Argento's trademark flair for horror.
- A convoluted plot that doesn't quite deliver on its suspense.
- Asia Argento gives a compelling central performance.
Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a stylish but somewhat predictable thriller, with many appreciating Asia Argento's role. Some viewers felt the story became too complex, detracting from the horror elements.
Fun Fact
The film's original title was 'The Phantom of the Opera', but it was changed due to rights issues with other adaptations of the novel.
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