Hideo Kojima is ecstatic aboutAdolescence. Kojima, who directedMetal Gear(1987) and turned the video game into a world-renowned franchise, has been reviewing other movies and shows on his X/Twitter account for the past few years. This show, in particular, wasinspired by real-world crimesagainst women, as 13-year-old Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper) is arrested after the murder of a fellow student. The show was released on March 13 and remains in first place in Netflix’s top 10 shows list for the week.
In his latest review,Kojimatook to X/Twitter to celebrateAdolescence. He described it as"impressive" and “brilliantly portrayed”. He also shared key details about the show, seemingly to impress viewers and to draw more attention to the new release. He plans to keep watching future episodes, as he has only finished the first so far. Check out his post below, which partly recaps the episode:
What Kojima’s Review Means For Adolescence
It Draws Even More Attention To The Inventive Story
Adolescenceis already a popular show for Netflix and is drawing praise from critics and audiences alike.ScreenRant’s Nick Bythrow calledAdolescencea"tragic story" that packs “emotional weight and thematic importance into every second of the story”. Because the show maintains a single-camera perspective andstrains to showcase every element of Jamie’s arrest, it makes for a unique portrayal of a crime drama, especially given its connection to real-world events. As such, it should come as no surprise that the show is dominating on Netflix.
Kojima’s review will only draw more attention to the series, potentially helping it to earn even more acclaim. It already sits at a99% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes, so Kojima’s review is not breaking from the general critical consensus, but it could very well inform people that the show exists in the first place. A sophomore season is unlikely, asAdolescenceends at a fitting point, but there is still the potential to explore Jamie’s future after the verdict is rendered, and high viewership could draw that coveted renewal.
Our Take On Kojima’s Adolescence Review
Kojima’s Reviews Are Always A Delight
Like Stephen King, Kojima has not been hesitant about publicly sharing his opinions about various movies and shows. He generally maintains a sense of optimism about each new release, which is what makes his responses so enjoyable. HisAdolescencereview alone showcases his love for media and just how detailed each review can be. It also tackles issues that apply to every potential viewer without giving away too much about the story. Kojima’s taste is impeccable given that this series truly does deserve the praise.
