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| Battle Royale Based on the controversial novel by Koushun Takami; legendary Japanese director Kinji Fukasaku brings the pages to the big screen to further shock audiences, but didn't shock'em enough to not see it. In fact, it was #1 at the Japanese box office for three weeks, and rightfully-so. In my opinion this has to be one of the best films I've ever seen. I've even heard that director Quentin Tarantino has even said it was one of his favorite films, and even featured one of the stars (Chiaki Kuriyama) to play in Kill Bill Vol. 1 as the deadly GoGo. The movie is just entertaining from start to finish. I liked how it tackled things like trust, friendship and love when put in dire situations with fellow peers. For those who haven't read the novel, (now available in the US) troubled teens have practically taken over the schools, mocking teachers and adults alike. In order to regain some sort of stability in a once adult-dominated society, they've formed a new law where students are forced into a live-action game of kill or be killed in what the government has dubbed the BR Act or Battle Royale. Specifically, the teens are put on a deserted island where each one has to fend off against each other, with the hopes of being the last one standing and receive their ticket home. So, essentially there are two ways to leave the island -- kill everyone (including friends) or be killed by them, and they've got three days to do it. So, you may wonder, why not try to leave the island or just hide until the three days are up. Well, each one of them has a metal collar, which is basically a means to keep them moving and if any of them get out of line or if the three days are up... BOOM! That's right, it blows up. There are "danger zones" that are activated over a certain period of time, and if you're caught in one the collar will explode, so hangin' out in the bushes isn’t gonna be safe for too long. Now judging from the plot it's safe to say that there's a lot of death and violence, and the fact that these are real teenagers playing these characters makes it as controversial as the book. Although, I'm told the book is a lot more violent. One of the most interesting aspects of the film would be to see how each one of these students would find a way to kill themselves or others. We've got the love-struck suicides to the badass gung-ho-type that takes on five at-a-time. Another great aspect is how they had to work with what they got. Before they went into the "field" each student received a backpack full of supplies that would last them the three days they had. Some were lucky to have guns while others weren't as lucky and had object likes a trash lid and binoculars (suckers!). Considering most of these actors are newcomers it's a surprise to see that they do a pretty good job. If you're lookin' to check this flick out you might have some trouble finding it. It was once thought that a movie like this would be too "controversial" to come to the states, but in fact the production company Toei refuses to sell the rights to a distributor for one reason or another. However, there are places around the US that'll sell imports and I know Netflix carries a copy for rental. Otherwise you're better off getting a copy online (*hint* HKFlix *hint*). A year after the film's release director Kinji Fukasaku actually went back and reshot some additional scenes (added up to around 10-minutes) to add to a director's cut edition. I personally have the very limited special edition tin version, which I'm quite proud of. OVERALL Comments page 2 of 2:
Very good, awesome killing scenes, good character development with a decent story, almost perfect but not quit there yet 9 out of 10
I have seen this film a few times, and it is still as good now as the first time I watched it. I also have the special edition version in the steel tin, which comes with a Cell Print in a special card.
It seems like a good film! Actually I am downloading it, so hopefully by today I will be able to watch it!!!
The storyline is awesome
Loads of cool deaths and characters I meant
Brilliant film, an absolute masterpiece. It's totally different from the usual hollywood crap where teens are played by guys in there late 20's and/or early 30's which makes it so much more believable when the teens have their problems with killing etc. lLads of cool deaths and characters. 10/10
A brilliant masterpiece, one for the books, great adaptation, great characters and concept, it's like horror meets anime character desing, really great movie. The second it was ok, if they deside to creat a third one would be great of a worldwide battle royal version, that would be something intresting to watch.
this movie was amazing i didnt like the second one i wish more kneck guards exploded though
I cannot believe that someone had the courage to think of a idea like this and make it into a book. It's a wonderful concept is all and I'am glad it was written. I loved this film when I first saw it. It really plays with friendships and relationships. The only flaw that I have with the film is that you can clearly see that these kids are not in junior high school, because in the book they were in junior high school. When they adapt a book into a film they really need to stick with the right story line and get the right characters for it. Don't get me wrong this is still a 10/10 film, I just wished that they had real junior high kids, because Japan probably would have gotten away with it lol.
Holy shit this movie was fucking awesome, had a lot of blood and some really cool deaths. Definitely deserves a 10!
Great movie,,The first time i heard or read abt it was here in uhm, the purchased it right away,it was fucking great, it really deserves that 10 ranking frightie gives to it,,,,One of my all time favoritess....
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