Is The Devil Wears Ju-Ni Hitoe Kimono Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2020)

📖 The Core Premise

The Devil Wears Ju-Ni Hitoe Kimono stands as a 2020 entry that attempts to leave its mark on the Fantasy, History 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. "Rai, a frustrated student and part-time labourer, is wandering home after setting up a museum exhibition on the classic novel "The Tale of Genji". There is a blinding flash of light and he finds himself mysteriously time-slipped into the Heian period, the setting for the famous novel. Armed with a pamphlet on the history of the period and a bottle of headache tablets he passes as an onmyoji (magical protector of the capital) and is hired by the emperor’s wife Nyogo Kokiden. Fearless and coldly analytical she plots to have her son take over the Emperor’s position. Rai is expected to help. This light-hearted historical fantasy is a treat for lovers of sumptuous kimono."

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. In The Devil Wears Ju-Ni Hitoe Kimono, even the presence of Kentaro Ito struggles to save a script that feels disjointed. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good Fantasy. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is The Devil Wears Ju-Ni Hitoe Kimono worth your time? If you appreciate Fantasy, History 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, The Devil Wears Ju-Ni Hitoe Kimono misses the mark on several fronts. With a runtime of 112 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Skip It.