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Dead End Run (2003)
Asano is the MAN!!!
I Read somewhere that this was to be the sequel to the AMAZING RIDE that was Electric Dragon so i picked up a copy as soon as i could. i must say i was a little let down as it didn't live up to expectations but then again nothing can come close to Electric Dragon so i'll let it off.
(POSSIBLE SPOILER ALERT)
This film is shown in three separate parts the first two weren't to my liking so i wont talk about them. The third and last one however was great if not a little short. it stars Tadanobu Asano (the man) on the run from the police for some unknown reason, who takes a girl hostage on a building roof. i wont say any more but its refreshing to see some great editing and classy visuals. (END SPOILER ALERT)
Not many people will like this film and i must say it is a required taste, all i can say is give it ago
1-Ichi (2003)
There's a Prequel?!!
A good prequel to the GREAT Ichi the killer, only a few bad things such as NO KAKIHARA!!!! which is a shame, even if he just made a small cameo it would have been great. the story is simple and violence OTT (which is a sign of MIIKE ) there doesn't seem to be as much style put into this film as Miike was only the assistant director but there are still signs of him in it.
i wouldn't recommend you see this before Ichi the killer as it may not want you to watch Ichi the killer as much, SO watch it as a prequel and not before.
But If you have seen Ichi the killer and liked it give this film ago as at then you can make your own judgement.
Electric Dragon 80.000 V (2001)
Ground breaking Sound
What can i say about this film? How can i sell it to you? thats the question really. well its not really likely that you will ever catch this on TV or for that matter in a general Shop, i had to look about for awhile until To my surprise i find it on ebay and snatched it up, But enough about that lets sell the film to you.
Firstly Tom mes describes it more as an experience than a film. which i totally agree with, If you have a good sound system you will understand, just try not to blow it up while watching it.
The film stars Tadanobu Asano (infamous Kakihara from Ichi the killer) who plays the great character of Dragon Eye Morrison. Its all in Black and white which may put some people off. and to them i say GOOD RIDANCE! there the ones missing out on a masterpiece of a film.
if you want to show the power of your sound system this is the film for you. i wont go into details of the plot as it'll spoil it for you just look out for the insane guitar riffs