Movielogr
Strega (2019)
Directed by Bueno
Twitter Facebook Google+Science Fiction | Action | Comedy
Overview
Japan’s government has enacted federal restrictions on superhero activity through special ID cards developed by tech conglomerate, Vector, for monitoring and tracking. Soma Kusanagi, a part-time superhero and full-time social miscreant, has become a tester for Vector’s latest model of super suit. With this technology, Soma can transform into the Variable Combat Soldier, Strega, the latest in villain-bludgeoning power! In the midst of his deviant escapades, a shadowy plot to turn the whole of society into monsters is taking shape! Unless his libido isn’t kept in check, Soma and new partner, Sayuri, must uncover and stop this mysterious plot before it’s too late!
Length 85 minutes
Actors
Bueno | Mai Miori | Alice Shiina | Sakurako Fujiwara | Hideki Oka | Haruna Ayane | Keisaku Kimura
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/02/2024 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 5 stars |
| (Average) 5 stars |
Viewing Notes
Bueno is back with another perverse take on tokusatsu. The humor doesn’t work but the action and suit design is decent. Kinda wild that he uses the actual Shocker costumes from Kamen Rider. Seems like Toei wouldn’t allow that especially in a film like this. Then again what do I know.
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