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"42 Students, Three Days, One Survivor, Barely Any Rules"
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Battle Royale
A movie directed by Kinji Fukasaku
With the Japanese currently leading the way in thought-provoking cinematic violence, it's only fitting that Kinji Fukasaku'sBattle Royaleis being touted as aClockwork Orangefor the 21st century. Based on the novel by Koshun Takami, the film opens … see full wiki
Director:
Kinji Fukasaku
5 reviews about Battle Royale
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So much has been written about the film. So much has been said. So much has been debated, discussed, dissected, and so much has been praised or insulted or misunderstood. Those of us who celebrate film will always owe a special debt to the people at Anchor Bay: for the first time since it was released, BATTLE ROYALE is now being made available – uncensored, uncut, unrated – in America. No doubt that BATTLE ROYALE’s Blu-ray … more
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Kinji Fukasaki’s “BATTLE ROYALE” (Batoru Rowaiaru, 2000) is the type of film whose reputation precedes it. The film sparked such controversy and almost became banned from its native Japan. Its hype was far-reaching that when the movie reached America, it was even proclaimed the ‘movie of the decade’. I’m not sure whether I can agree with that claim but one thing’s for sure; Japanese filmmakers had the guts … more
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Battle Royale is a theatrical adaptation of the Japanese novel of the same name. The film takes place in a near future Japan under the rule of a ultra-conservative government. In order to keep the kids in line, a class is randomly selected to participate in a Battle Royale amongst themselves. The rules are simple. They most kill each other until there is only one survivor. In order to keep the game moving, the students are rigged with an explosive collar and the necklace … more
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This is a film with an extraordinarily flimsy and unrealistic premise. It violates its own rules and internal logic. It is, essentially, a great big snuff-film. And I really liked it. There's not a lot you can say about this film, really. 42 middle school kids, most of them played by actors who either actually are, or at least look close to, the ages of the characters are hauled out to an island and told to kill each other until only one is left. This … more
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"Battle Royale" become a cult favorite in many corners of the world. Fukasaku wanted this movie to be viewed by all ages, but putting its gory depictions of death and blood into consideration the ratings would not allow it. The film has provoked outrage, and I think this was the intent. Children are viewed as being innocent, yet here, we see them killing each other in gruesome ways, with or without remorse. Being that I only seen this twice but on my third watch it still gets me. As … more
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