Fukasaku and Junya Sato’s decision to go beyond Nikkatsu’s Borderless Action and Toei’s nostalgic Ninkyo fantasies to critique the capitalistic current within the post-war societal field and its perverting effects on interpersonal bonds gave birth to a shockingly beautiful experience that is as relevant today as it was in the sixties.
Tag: Ken Takakura
Red Peony Gambler 3: Flower Cards Game (1969) review
Tai Kato delivers an impressive visual experience that develops the themes of the series in a meaningful way.
Abashiri Prison – Saga of Homesickness (1965)
An engaging narrative that illustrates how the image of the father can be a prison for the subject.
Another Abashiri Prison Story (1965)
An enjoyable thriller – a straight-forward yakuza flick with many pleasant moments, but not the sequel the first narrative deserved.
Abashiri Prison (1965) review
Teruo Ishii delivers an interesting exploration of the frailty of the social bond between criminals as well as the trauma that, in some cases, animates the criminal reflex.
Golgo 13 (1973) review
A pleasant action-narrative that is all about celebrating the character Golgo 13
The Bullet Train (1975) review
A highly engaging and satisfying thriller classic.
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