"Aragami" and "2LDK" UK DVD
The Hollywood Reporter gives word that Gemma Arterton is close to starring in a new film called The Wright Girls from Relativity Media. The article pays mention that the film is a dark comedy “inspired” by the Japanese film 2LDK. So I guess you don’t have to pay for remake rights if you claim you’re only riffing on the source material?
This version of the 2LDK story comes from Easy A screenwriter Bert Royal. Andy Fickman (She’s the Man) is in talks to direct. Rumors circulated that Megan Fox might co-star but they appear to be unfounded.
Fans of Japanese cinema may recall that 2LDK followed two actresses sharing an apartment together and putting on a front of normalcy when, in reality, they hated each other’s guts. In fact, it didn’t take long for them to engage in a knockdown, drag-out brawl.
2003’s 2LDK was part of a cinematic ‘bet’ between director Yukihiko Tsutsumi and Versus filmmaker, Ryuhei Kitamura, to see if they could make a film with only two characters in one location. Kitamura’s offering was the samurai flick Aragami. 2LDK ended up gaining more notoriety and acclaim overall, but those looking for a good old-fashioned swordplay flick would be wise to seek out Aragami as well. – Thanks to Cityonfire.com alumni Ningen for the heads up
