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Summary: Out of control Action
Review: This movie rules, the first 10 minutes are all action, no dialogue. Typical Cops verse Dealers but it has a kind of "King Of New York" feel where anybody in the movie can be killed at any time with any weapon. Crasy surprise ending. Worth every penny.
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Summary: Why Takashi Miike defines japanese cinema.
Review: Whether it be necrophilia, murder, torture, incest, sex, or simply beatifully shot trolly shots of the outdoors, Takashi Miike has set the standard for japanese shock film. Though it isnt just the fact that he is responsible for over the top filmaking, he creates an atmosphere that suggest you are only watching a film by Miike. Miike can conquer any genre and make it his own. He can make question your trust on someone like he did in Audition. He can make you see the savage reality of violence like he did in Dead Or Alive. He can very well make you feel sympathetic and realize that everyone is vulnerable like Ichi in Ichi the Killer. Dead Or Alive is just another reason why Takashi Miike has the power to become the director for the new generation. Like Romero did in the 60's, 70's and 80's. Miike's film also give you a valuable lesson on life and always has message. Dead Or Alive can be summed up in a word as real. Everything you think is impossible is possible in the world of Miike. This film has amazing plot twists, beautifully Choreographed showdowns, and a conclusion that will leave you in a state of awe. The face and representation in Japanese cinema lies with Takashi Miike, expect to see more of him in the near future.
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Summary: Tryed to Flush it, but It still Stinks
Review: You know you're in trouble when a film starts off with a fast paced, disjointed montage equivilent to a bad music video, complete with horribly dull, not-so-heavy metal guitar wanking and noodling. Set this luke warm music to random images of the 'ol ultra violence and a little "T &A" thrown in for good measure. Yawn. This over hyped [stuff] will have you hitt'n the fast frwd button after the first 6 minutes to get to all those crazy, outta this world fight scenes that you keep reading about, but the pay off just never fully comes. Trust me, you've seen all the fast cutt gun shoot outs a millon times over if you're into this genere. What you do get with "Dead or Alive"i s a few really great, yet quick, random, taboo"shock" scenes that Takashi Miike is known for, but their inclusion in the film feels a little forced. Unless you are a hardcore fan of this type of action film mediocrity, save yo money and rent this first.
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