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DVD: versus

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176 reviews
Min-sik Choi, Ji-tae Yu

Tartan Video, 2005

Totally Sweet
the best revenge movie i've seen. watch it with subtitles though, the whole english dubbing ruines it in my opinion

Audition (Uncut Special Edition)

282 reviews
Ryo Ishibashi, Eihi Shiina

Lions Gate, 2005

Audition Movie Review from The Massie Twins
The methodic build of suspense to a terrifying conclusion is a rare art in horror films, and none so cunningly employs this tactic than Takashi Miike's Audition. At first giving the appearance of a romantic comedy, Miike's deliberately paced facade vanishes in the blink of a pierced eyelid and concludes with perhaps the most agonizingly vivid torture scene ever filmed. The movie has a ...

Azumi 2

7 reviews
Aya Ueto, Yuma Ishigaki

Urban Vision, 2008

More of the same
First off, let me state that unlike the other reviewers, I didn't really see a difference in the budget {quality} of the film. To be honest, I feel it retains everything that made the original great. However thats part of the problem. I love Asian fiction. From movies to anime. But one thing they tend to do that urks me {in movies more-so than anime} They don't give the hero any worthy foes. ...

Azumi

26 reviews
Aya Ueto, Shun Oguri

AsiaVision, 2006

An Underrated Movie Well Worth Checking Out
This is one of the few Samurai/Ninja action movies that has both an interesting storyline and great action battle scenes. The story itself is in the era when Japan was in civil war between which clan would rule Japan, thus you have one former Samurai general who serves one of the faction clans and is ordered to create a group of assassins who would be raised from childhood to destroy the rival ...

Joe Versus the Volcano

166 reviews
Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan

Warner Home Video, 2002

Overlooked Masterpiece
Great story, dry humor, fine acting, and campy effects. Who knew that sharks growled? As far as the DVD goes, my copy had the disc's picture printed twice; one on top, and slightly askew of the other. Amazon quickly replaced it at no cost to myself. I wasn't about to argue that with them.

Ichi the Killer (Unrated Edition)

146 reviews
Tadanobu Asano, Nao Omori

Media Blasters, 2003

A Brilliant Walk On The Dark Side of Rage
While much has been said about the treatment of Women in this film, the director has gone on record stating that women tend to not last long in his films because they bring too much logic to their characters. Sorry. Anyway, if you're renting this strictly for the gore, be prepared to be dissappointed. In addition to having many moments deemed *sick* by most people, you also get a fascinating plot ...

Shinobi - Heart Under Blade

58 reviews
Yukie Nakama, Jô Odagiri

Funimation Prod, 2007

Love, Sacrifice, and The Way of the Warrior
A story about two warriors (shinobi/ninja's) in love across enemy lines, forced to battle with the internal emotional conflict of love contending with duty...a tension which builds and builds until the climax. Epic stuff. The fight choreography is excellent. Dynamic camera angles which constantly test your perception of up, down, and ground level as the characters likewise do the same. Combine ...

The Machine Girl

39 reviews
Asami

Tokyo Shock, 2008

Great schlock-party film - a TON of laughs
If you have a taste at all for cult off the wall films, I think tihs movie ranks as a must see. I saw the trailer a few months before it was released and I couldn't wait until I oculd get a copy of this movie. To celebrate the occasion I got a group of people from work to watch together. A good time was had by all, as most people can not help themselves but laugh at the action sequences in ...

Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance

35 reviews
Kang-ho Song, Ha-kyun Shin

Tartan Video, 2005

It's a great movie !
I liked the movie a lot even though some scenes were very violent. The story was amazing, too, though. If you don't like bloody and creepy movies I wouldn't recommend this one. Have fun with it..

Battle Royale Directors Cut

161 reviews
Takeshi Kitano; Chiaki Kuriyama; Tatsuya Fujiwara

Toei, 2004

Incredible masterpiece made by Kinji Fukasaku
"Battle Royale" is one of the most controversial and challenging movies ever made.The film is very gory and violent,but it's also witty,satirical and thought provoking.The concept of "Battle Royale" is pretty simple.The act of Battle Royale decrees that once a year a class of 9th graders is chosen at random,stranded on a small island,and armed with random weapons.The kids are also outfitted with ...

Visitor Q

78 reviews
Kenichi Endo, Shungiku Uchida

Tokyo Shock, 2002

One of Miike's best films. (It's not as sick as you think
I was rather hesitant about seeing visitor q at first. I was assured by so many people of how disturbing and nonsensical it was, but I decided on my own that I should see it(I am after all a huge Miike fan). Now I can safely say that this movie was quite a pleasant surprise. Despite all the raving about how disgusting and twisted the movie was, I was not fazed at all by it. In fact, I think ...

Versus (Director's Cut)

128 reviews
Tak Sakaguchi, Hideo Sakaki

Tokyo Shock, 2003

a little Ichi the Killer and a little Izo, with a dash of cheese
whoa, what a fun movie, for fans of Takashi Miike's stuff, or over the top Asian cinema in general should check this one out. essentially it follows an escaped convict trying to initially cut a deal with the mob to aid his escape, but when things go wrong and people start getting shot, things get weird. the first dead body stands back up, only to be filled with about 50 bullets before falling ...

Battle Royale 2 Revenge Uncut SE

9 reviews
Tatsuya Fujiwara; Riki Takeuchi; Sonny Chiba

Toei, 2005

Great film
I enjoyed the movie. I'm not going to give anything away, so if you're looking for that, skip ahead. What I will say is that there's enough drama and action for both sides of the party and that nothing seems misplaced or off.

The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy - Billy and Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure

10 reviews

Turner Home Ent, 2007

A must buy for the fans.
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy: My favorite cartoon on the air today. I recently watched and recorded Billy and Mandy's Big Boogy Adventure and I was very pleased with the movie and I am a huge fan of the series ever since it was originally "Grim and Evil". The Evil Con Carne half of the show was never up to par with Billy and Mandy and it was no surprise that in 2003 Billy and Mandy ...

Death Trance

13 reviews
Tak Sakaguchi, Ben Hiura

Tokyo Shock, 2006

Fresh & Strange
While I haven't seen "Versus," I enjoyed "Death Trance." The look and cinematography of the movie were visually stunning. The sequence in the bar, which devolves into an epic battle, hints at the zombie like battle that takes place in the forbidden forest. Director Yuji Shimonmura had also teamed with lead actor Tak Sakaguchi in "Versus." My sense while watching the film compares to watching ...

Man vs. Wild Season 2 - Sahara & Desert Survivor

Discovery Channel, 2008

Watch Bear take on the wilderness in the second season of Man vs. Wild. Learn life-saving survival skills in some of the toughest, most treacherous environments on the Earth with a man no stranger to extremes, Bear Grylls. Drawing upon all his experiences as a soldier, mountaineer and seasoned adventurer, watch as Bear strands himself in popular wilderness destinations. Armed with a few supplies and the clothes on his back, see how he claws ...

The Hidden Blade

13 reviews
Masatoshi Nagase, Takako Matsu

Tartan Video, 2006

Yoji Yamada's second chambara film is a "HIDDEN" gem....
HIDDEN BLADE (a.k.a. Kakushi Ken Oni No Tsume) is the second chambara film by Yoji Yamada, who is not particularly well-known for his samurai films. However, there aren't too many directors during these modern times that mastered the art of chambara film-making as Yamada has in such a short time. After his award-winning hit; "Twilight Samurai", Director Yamada looks poised for more samurai fame. ...

Returner

67 reviews
Takeshi Kaneshiro, Anne Suzuki

Sony Pictures, 2004

Worth checking out
I Bought this movie based on a trailer I saw from another DVD. When I first saw the movie I thought it was okay but not great, but at the same time I wasn't dissappointed at my purchase. The second time I saw the movie I loved it. The action isn't spectacular but the story is innovative and the visual effects are awesome (keep in mind the movie came out in 2002), and it is clear to see that ...

Suicide Club (Suicide Circle)

113 reviews
Ryo Ishibashi; Akaji Maro; Masatoshi Nagase; Saya Hagiwara; Hideo Sako; Takashi Nomura (II); Tamao SatÃ´; Mai Hosho; Yoko Kamon; Rolly; Kimiko Yo; Yuhei Okabe; Asami Hidaka; Miyu Sawada; Himeno Maeda; Harina Hata; Hiromi Eguchi; Kikuko Sakurai; Tatsuo Moriyasu; Seiko Hashimoto

TLA Releasing, 2003

Absolutely Superb
This movie in itself is not only one of the most original movies I have seen in a very long time but it is one of my favorite films period. Beautifully shot, great acting and a story line you may have to sit through a few viewings to get it all. Do yourself a favor and get this movie I suggest the unrated version to really get the full effect of this film. I'm not going to keep writing about this ...

Gozu

44 reviews
Hideki Sone, Sho Aikawa

Pathfinder Home Ent., 2004

truly strange and intriguing.. this one's out there.
As strange and twisted as this movie is, it manages to be completely surreal, and at times subtle. it was a crazy experience to say the least. The second full-length Takashi Miike movie ive seen, "Ichi The Killer" being the only other. i was surprised with the overall package here. theres only one scene you could really constitute as violence, and even that is pretty hilarious in its own way. ...