Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo

2009 [JAPANESE]

Documentary

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Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 92% · 36 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 58% · 100 ratings
IMDb Rating 6.2/10 10 230 230

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Plot summary

Untangling the web of cultural and historical ties underlying Japan's deep fascination with insects.

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Jessica Oreck

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1 hr 30 min
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Japanese 2.0
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29.97 fps
1 hr 30 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by R T 8 / 10

A doc that focuses on japans onsession with

A doc that focuses on japans onsession with insects, here we get a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people fasination with insects as pets to the industry itself and the people whom make money catching these creatures, its all loosely told more visual than hard facts. it comes off great at times. seeiong the industry created through this is fun to see. and the doc overall shows a japan of today while delving into its past to compare. a interesting doc that certainly wont be for everyone,m and a cover and tile is no monster movie.
Reviewed by R T 8 / 10

Similar to the way that people collect coins

Similar to the way that people collect coins or playing cards, the Japanese love to collect beetles of all different shapes and sizes. Some are quite ornate and lovely to look at it but I find it hard not to think that every beetle in the country has to have been captured to meet the high demand.
Reviewed by walter m 5 / 10

As anecdotal, reductive, and repetitive a documentary that

As anecdotal, reductive, and repetitive a documentary that "Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo" sometimes is(although you have to love that title), at the same time, there is a fine sentiment buried here about respecting nature, using Japan's blend of Shinto and Buddhist philosophy as a model. According to the documentary, this is why insects(even the creepiest and ickiest of them) are so widely accepted there. So much so, that the songs of crickets are enormously popular and an entrepreneur buys a Ferrari solely from the profits from capturing beetles for stores. Except it does not tell the whole story and is a prime example why bringing up the idea of national identity is to say the least, wrong. If you don't believe me, check out "The Cove" about how some Japanese fishermen have a total lack of respect for nature. So which picture is right? Both? Neither? Just remember that this is a complex world we live in.
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