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5.0 out of 5 stars HOLY *&^%! another japanese classic., Jan 7 2004

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DESTRO ATTACKS (loDIE, new joisey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Battle Royale (Region 3) (Import) (DVD)

Previously to viewing a copy of BR, I read the raving reviews from the other amazon customers..and you know what? I strongly agree with their 5 star ratings.
this movie doesn't pull any punches when it comes to violence, but at the same time it's also a social commentary regarding violence within today's high schools, (especially in america)and the bad bridge between the generation gap.

beat takashi (brother) does a great portrayal as the sadistic teacher/controller KITARO. BR has influences from previous american flicks like the running man, lord of the flies,escape from new york and fortress (the necklace bomb "wedlock")

what's disturbing is watching those cute japanese kids get slaughtered in so many ways(shootings,hackings,slashings,poison etc.) that it almost resembles a virtual videogame.
the ending i felt was anti climatic, but the flashback sequences adds much depth to the characters. too bad most americans will NEVER get to see this DVD Gem because of the contriversial content, but if ever there was a us adaptation like THE RING, director paul verhooven(robocop,starship troopers) would be my first choice and/or maybe quinten tarantino just as long as he doesn't make a cameo appearance like he did in his previous movies.

BATTLE ROYAL; one of the best movies "made in japan".

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great value!, April 18 2011

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This review is from: Battle Royale - Special Box Set (Battle Royale / Battle Royale II) (DVD)

For what I paid, this is excellent value - 3 discs for a movie that's almost impossible to find in the city - very happy with my purchase.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great flick!, Nov 28 2009

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Kurt M. Fischer (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Battle Royale (Region 3) (Import) (DVD)

James Gunn, director of Slither, lists this as one of his favourite movies. I can see why. It's amazing. I'm a pretty lazy guy, so watching a movie with subtitles seems like lots of work to me, but it is well worth it. So far, the only other movie I can say this about is Pan's Labyrinth.

This movie has it all. Lots of violence, a love story, and some truly funny moments. Plus, it has that Vic Romano guy from MXC!!!!

Just be aware that you'll need an all-regions DVD player, as it will not play on strict North America region DVD players.

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4.0 out of 5 stars battle royale was good, number two stank
the first battle royale was pretty good, however the second was a horrible horrible movie.

Published on Nov 24 2009 by Mr. Michael S. Daw

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