Rent Pistol Opera (2001)

3.2 of 5 from 55 ratings
1h 52min
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Synopsis:
Long, lean, raven-haired model turned actress Makiko Esumi is Miyuki Minazuki, an assassin in black kimono and high-heel boots better known as Stray Cat. Rated No. 3 in the Assassins Guild, she's given the chance to advance up the ladder with a contract to take out No. 1. However, she must vie with other ambitious killers and so begins a long, bloody fight for control.
Actors:
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Directors:
Writers:
Kazunori Itô, Takeo Kimura
Aka:
Pisutoru opera
Studio:
Yume Pictures
Genres:
Thrillers
Collections:
Cinema Paradiso's 2023 Centenary Club: Part 1
Countries:
Japan
BBFC:
Release Date:
23/10/2006
Run Time:
112 minutes
Languages:
Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0
Subtitles:
English
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Full Screen 1.33:1 / 4:3
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • The making of "Pistol Opera"
  • Cast and crew interviews
  • Trailer and promo
  • Hanae Kan Audition
  • Venice film festival report

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Reviews (1) of Pistol Opera

Visual stimulus - Pistol Opera review by CP Customer

Spoiler Alert
05/02/2009

From the above description the initial impression of an Asian action flick would forming in your mind. The experience of Pistol Opera is somewhat different.

Any killing is extremely stylistic and full of metaphors. The whole film is reminiscent of a lavish opera, with the actors combining physical performance with any vocal lines. Many of the sets are minimalist and are clearly set on a stage. Suzuki-san has a real taste for visual flair and memorable colour schemes. So much so, that you soon dispense with the plot just to see what his imagination can conjour up next.

Pistol Opera is enjoyable, a unique entry in the Kill Bill genre. For a western comparison look to Tarsem Singh’s The Cell, which also suffers from a shallow plot, but is a joy to behold.

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