Is Oiesan Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2014)

📖 The Core Premise

Oiesan stands as a 2014 entry that attempts to leave its mark on the TV Movie, History, Drama landscape. At its heart, the film explores complex themes wrapped in a compelling storyline. As the plot unfolds, we see characters navigating a world where stakes are high. "Traces the rise of the company Suzuki Shoten from the 1880's to 1919. After the death of her husband, Yoni Suzuki and her general manager built the company from a small sugar importer into Japan's largest trading and manufacturing company."

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. In Oiesan, even the presence of Yuki Amami struggles to save a script that feels disjointed. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good TV Movie. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is Oiesan worth your time? If you appreciate TV Movie, History, Drama films that take risks, this is likely a decent one-time watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, Oiesan misses the mark on several fronts. With a runtime of 124 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Skip It.