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(2000)
Batoru rowaiaru
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At the dawn of the new millennium, Japan is in a state of near-collapse. Unemployment is at an all-time high, and violence amongst the nation's youth is spiralling out of control. With school children boycotting their lessons and physically abusing their teachers, a beleagured and near-defeated government decides to introduce a radical new measure: the Battle Royale Act. Overseen by a former teacher, (Takeshi Kitano), and requiring that a randomly chosen school class be taken to a deserted island and forced to fight each other to the death, the Act dictates that only one pupil be allowed to survive the punishment. He or she will return, not as the victor, but as the ultimate proof of the lengths to which the government are prepared to go to curb the tide of juvenile disobediance.
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Battle Royale review by 'P. Raynor'
Japanese filming at it's best
(1) of (1) members found this review helpful.
A twisted tale of a government gone mad. But once you get your head around that fact it is compelling viewing. A must see. Not just for the Stylised killings, but the direction and the background knowledge that can be found on the extras about each death. Why some commited suicide and others turned into serial killers overnight.
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Battle Royale review by PV
Godd funny Japanese horror movie
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Is this Japanese film at its best? Probably. OK, so the soundtrack - and hammy acting - are perhaps more of a south-east Asian taste, and they grate with me. But there is no doubt that this movie is entertaining - as well as an excuse for plenty of grand guignol bloodletting. There are screeching Japanese schoolgirls aplenty too, for those who like that kind of thing. This film also has a plot that sort of makes sense, with characters' motivations justifying their actions, and a good dose of Japanese shame and suicide too. A bit overblown, a bit nutty (but now on in the same mentalist league as The Happiness of the Katakuris) - but good horrific fun. The only thing missing is reality TV cameras (and just how the organiser can afford his own private army and island is anyone's guess!). Was the writer of this script a teacher exploring a fantasy maybe? Anyway - Recommended.
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Rated: 3.9 stars out of 5 from 101 ratings
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BFI Classification:
Suitable only for persons of 18 years and over
| Release Date: | 21/01/2002 |
| Production Year: | 2000 |
| Run Time: | 109 minutes |
| Aspect Ratio: | Widescreen 1.85:1 |
| Format: | Pal |
| Colour: | Colour |
Special Features:
- Star and Director Filmographies
- Original Theatrical Trailer
- Stills Gallery
- Mark Wyatt Film Notes
- Interactive Menu
- Scene Access
