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Crappy film

If you like to be scared, if you like to laugh, and if you like to learn a thing or two at the movies, this absolutely cannot be missed.

Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

This movie is a 100% guaranteed Kitano style. The satire and comedy contained in this movie, is absolutely hilarious, although at points you aren't entirely sure where this is heading, or why there are some unnecessary scenes that didn't quite fit the set pace. I too would strongly recommend to ignore the poor IMDb ratings for this movie. You shouldn't even pay any attention to it, as the score is so obviously faked (42% of 1??! - yeah, right!) it makes me feel ill to think that there are people who would do that sort of thing. Regardless of that sad attempt to manipulate ratings, this is one of the best comedies by Takeshi Kitano. The seemingly western take on a very much Japanese thing, is actually a refreshing one. What some may miss about the inventiveness in this film, is the simple fact that not every one is, (or will ever be) able to understand one of the most difficult forms of comedy, satire. It seems that Kitano is purposely making fun of his own "serious" Yakuza -movies, with incredibly light touch, that makes everything seem so effortless in this movie. The idea of old, retired men "getting at it" one more time is very often used cliché in movies, need I remind of such movies as "The Bucket List", "The Unforgiven" and of course "Seven Samurai". However it must be kept in mind that Kitano's entire style doesn't appeal to everyone, nor will it never be understood by all. It's also absolute poppycock for someone to say that if you like this movie, or think it's good because you are "asianophilic caucasian" or just because it is by Kitano. I would recommend this movie to anyone, unreserved. It has it's low points, but one thing still makes me smile: The movie is stunningly funny, in the most hilarious way!. Well done Beat Takeshi!

Takeshi's violence is riddled with holes and implausibilities (of the type that, in today's Japan, would all but guarantee a blockbuster). Rather transparently, it draws on themes and issues that sparked the early years of the noir cycle: The dissatisfaction of returning mafias and post-war families' strife (and might the demagogue's name 'True' be an echo of Abe?). But the topical references prove no more than gimmicks for a quick-and-dirty production that has little coherence or resonance.My remark is that there are some very important scenes deleted in the story and presented in the DVD. At least one of them, which show what happens with the protagonist, his body and the three dead bodies in his way, should not be deleted as it was. My vote is none.

If all you want from a movie is to be entertained, then you can't go far wrong with this. It is in no way a serious film. As mentioned previously, there is no hidden meaning or subcontext to decipher.The movie focuses on a retired Yakuza gangster and his short term aspirations. As the title suggests this Boss gets a crew together and they the try to operate like they did in their younger days. The movie sticks to a basic structure - making it quite user friendly if you are not used to this kind of film, or struggle with foreign languages.To be honest, I enjoyed it. It's fun, colourful and easy to follow. Yes, it is also predictable in places and probably a bit clichéd as well. But within this genre, that's exactly what I want.

I worked for Tohokushinsya and Office Takeshi for several years. To this day I still do not understand why there are people (most probably "Asianophilic" Caucasians) who try to give meaning to a a Asian film which, for all intents and purposes, just does not have any deep meaningful messages to impart. Because if this was an American or English film, it would have been slated as boring and a waste of time. But just because it is a Japanese Takeshi, there are people who are automatically impressed and seek to find hidden and meaningful truth in something which is actually as empty as the abyss.... Anyway there is nothing that worth thinking. There are only stupidity and violence toward ordinary people...sad......the cinematography is seemed to be almost out of focus in the entire film. This is the one I hated the most was the lead character. I guess that TKC's stupidity is reached the maximum point in 2015.