With Love
With Love

With Love

1998TV ShowEnded1 SeasonJapanese

It all started when Takashi (Takenouchi), a talented composer who could not write a love song ever since his girlfriend Rina left him suddenly, accidentally sent an uncompleted piece of his latest work to Amane (Tanaka) via email. Deeply touched by his music, Amane wrote back to him, without getting a reply. Amane continued writing to him, pouring out her thoughts. Only when she signed as "Teru Teru Bozu", did Takashi responded with a mail saying "WHO ARE YOU?", because what Rina left him as a farewell gift was a teru teru bozu!

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IMDb3.7/10
Director: Jeff BurrGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A ruthless businesswoman, Claire, manipulates her way through the lives of others to achieve her goals, often with destructive consequences. As she climbs the corporate ladder, she becomes entangled in a dangerous web of deceit and revenge. Her ambition leads her to cross paths with individuals who seek retribution for her past actions, setting the stage for a thrilling confrontation.

Critical Reception

With Love was a direct-to-video release and received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, weak performances, and uninspired direction. Audiences found it to be a forgettable thriller with little to offer in terms of originality or suspense.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempt at a suspenseful narrative, though often overshadowed by its execution.
  • Criticized for being a generic thriller lacking originality and memorable moments.
  • Commented on as a film that fails to deliver on its premise of intrigue and danger.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to its direct-to-video nature, but general sentiment points to a lackluster thriller that doesn't stand out.

Fun Fact

The film was intended to be a theatrical release but was ultimately released direct-to-video.

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ParkMin

ParkMin

The drama can be classified as one of those mid-to-low tier dramas, doing the bare minimum to keep its storyline somewhat functional. It felt strangely empty, and it was not a slow-burn as some might claim, just unjustifiably and unapologet...