Director:
Takashi Miike
Cast:
Masataka Kubota, Nao Omori, Shota Sometani, Sakurako Konishi
Synopsis:
Set over one night in Tokyo, we follow Leo, a young boxer down on his luck as he meets his ‘first love’ Monica, a callgirl and an addict but still an innocent.
Little does Leo know, Monica is unwittingly caught up in a drug-smuggling scheme, and the two are pursued through the night by a corrupt cop, a yakuza, his nemesis, and a female assassin sent by the Chinese Triads.
All their fates interwine in spectacular Miike style, at his most anarchic and fun.
Thoughts:
A thoroughly enjoyable and very accessible (said as a compliment) Miike film.
Builds nicely and is incredibly satisfying when all hell breaks loose. Didn’t hurt that Miike himself was sitting two rows from me. Talk about a fanboy moment!
Rating:
8/10