With shades of “Memento” fused with some comedy, Gachi Boi is an underrated feel-good movie that will leave you with a smile as the end credits roll. The plot is about a bright, intelligent student Igarashi who joins his local uni’s wrestling team. Trouble is, he has a big problem. An accident on his bike has left him brain damaged meaning he can’t recall anything he’s done over the past day when he wakes up the next morning. The only way he can recall the previous day is by writing down notes and taking photos for himself to find in the morning.
This movie though it may be about amateur wrestling WWE style is poignant and heartbreaking at times. You feel so sorry for Igarashi and his condition. I couldn’t imagine it myself – waking up ever morning and not recalling what happened the previous day. You can see the pain etched on his team mates’ faces and especially his little sister as he makes mistakes and has to consult his notebook to remember things. The cast are great in their roles and the wrestling matchups are filmed very well. The final tag-team match against the Coelancaths is really exciting.
Overall this movie is a fantastic human drama with a good mix of comedy and emotion. Those that like underdog sports movies will definitely love it.
Sadako’s Rating: 4 stars out of 5
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