It's like the move wanted to say "America was bombed, but that's ok, cause they're bad anyways, terrorists aren't really bad they're just misunderstood", and with that line of logic everything those terrorists fight for is worth while too. We had legitimate reasons for bombing all the countries listed, several times, in this crap movie. With any luck this stupid overacted movie will fade into obscurity never to be seen again.
... View MoreThis Japanese dystopian tale is sought after by a lot of horror buffs. That's not strange because there's over the top gore in it. When it pops up on ebay it goes over a few hundred dollars. It's only available on Japanese VHS but not dubbed or on Ocean Shores Video Limited label which is dubbed.The dubbing itself is stupid and laughable. But you don't watch it for the dubbing. You watch it for the flick that is all about a teen revolution and death-matches. Some scene's are a bit weird like the one with the Minotaur but it's a must see for the political commentary itself.The effects used are two-penny effects and the acting isn't Oscar worthy either. But it's an utterly trashy flick with some cheesy moments like when making love Alan says,"Honey I can't come in, you have seen being blocked, You feel like a virgin". She replies, "I'm horny". You'll get the point, or watch the cockney accent of the whore. The score do add towards the creepiness of some parts.Just have a close look at the VHS cover, does it ring a bell? Yes, the coloured skull used for 'Inferno' by Dario Argento. I liked it and it never bored me, I watched it with a smile on my face, maybe it was the brutal sorcery.
... View MoreThis is a monumental, immaculately well crafted movie, but not one to be undertaken lightly. The picture's extended running time isn't the reason, as the film is captivating from start to finish. Rather, this is an emotionally draining and powerfully affecting story, and one whose characters will dwell ghostly in your psyche. A lot of talent is required to earn a title like "Battle Royale II," and the team behind director Kenta Fukasaku simply nailed it. Everything about this film was exquisite, and its screenplay is one of deepest running and most unforgettable I've experienced. This is a story about the weight of virtue in a time of war. It is a story about the power of love - even hopeless love - to carry people through impossible hardship. Finally, and as its title alludes, this is a story about what makes men human, and how war transforms them into animals. Riki Takuichi (e.g. "Sword of Doom," "The Big Gundown," etc.) puts in the performance of a lifetime, and the cast is overflowing with familiar faces and memorable characters. Some of the scenes are riveting beyond belief, and the film's 6-part structure allows it to be watched in manageable installments. By any measure, this is one of the great Japanese movies, and one of the deepest war pictures I've seen. One of my 50 favorite films.
... View MoreI really liked this movie. The actors were great and the story was good too, although it had some problems (more on that later). I liked the special f-x, they were very good. Great camera movement, made the action scenes exciting without it being hard to understand what happened, which was great. It's still very hard to understand why they did all this to the kids though. If they wanted to win the war against the terrorists, then why did they make things harder for their own 'warriors' by e.g killing everyone whose partner dies? Otherwise it was a great sequel, classic. Overall great movie, I can recommend this to anyone who likes political movies, action movies or just war movies.
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