Best known for his extremely graphic, and at times controversially violent, action films over the years, Takashi Miike might be an unlikely choice for Apple to hire to test out the capabilities of the iPhone 15 Pro with his latest short film.However, as Miike fans have seen over the years, the Japanese filmmaker does have range and knows how to wrangle in his often violent and bizarre filmmaking urges for more appropriate projects from time to time too. Luckily, this latest short film, titled “Midnight” by Miike is a good example of the director’s abilities.Plus, for those curious to see how the iPhone 15 Pro handles shooting cinematic narrative projects like this one based on a manga story brought to life by Miike, it’s a cool example of the smartphone’s filmmaking prowess.Takashi Miike’s "Midnight" Short FilmAn adaptation of a manga story by the popular Japanese manga artist Osamu Tezuka, "Midnight" tells a simple story really about a late-night taxi driver (played by Kento Kaku) who offers to help those who need a lift (so to speak) on the nighttime streets of Tokyo. And, on one night in particular, he offers assistance to a woman (Konatsu Kato) who is in a battle with a local gang led by an evil boss (Yukiyoshi Ozawa).The film itself bounces between black-and-white vignettes and action-packed sequences filmed on the neon-lit streets of Tokyo, offering a nice contrast of the iPhone 15 Pro’s cinematic range. It also features plenty of Miike’s hallmarks including fight sequences, car...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 26 March