Is Scattered Reflection Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2011)

📖 The Core Premise

Scattered Reflection returns to the screen in 2011, bringing a fresh narrative to the Mystery genre. 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. "Shima (Mirei Kiritani) is a second year high school student. She has already become the youngest ever winner of a "new writer award" for poetry. Yet, she keeps it a secret that she is a writer at school. Shima has developed feelings for fellow second year high school student Kento (Takahiro Miura). One day, Kento confesses his feelings for her and they begin to have a relationship. Shima has difficulties understanding other's emotions and can't understand Kento's feelings. Soon afterwards, Kento decides to break up with Shim..."

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. In Scattered Reflection, Mirei Kiritani delivers a performance that anchors the emotional weight of the film. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good Mystery. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is Scattered Reflection worth your time? If you appreciate Mystery films that take risks, this is likely a must-watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, Scattered Reflection is a solid addition to the genre. With a runtime of 72 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Definitely Watch.