Reviews from Japan

Superlative - everyone should see this

Great, a must-see if you like the genre

Good, a decent example of the genre

Watchable, but only for serious genre fans

Unwatchable

Half stars could have gone either way depending on mood.

Movie Name / Release Year	Summary	Date	Reviewer
Linda Linda Linda (2005)	No great surprises	2005-12-16	Simon
Like A Dragon (2007)	Miike finds another fresh way to take on the Yakuza genre	2012-12-05	Simon
Ley Lines (1999)	One of Miike's least plot-driven film	2021-08-12	Simon
Lesson of the Evil: Prologue (2012)	Not clear what purpose this serves	2022-07-27	Simon
Lesson of the Evil (2012)	Another high school nightmare from Japan	2014-03-09	Simon
Legend Of The Eight Samurai (1983)	Splendidly cheesy swords & sorcery epic	2021-08-20	Simon
Laplace's Witch (2018)	Competent but generic murder mystery	2021-05-20	Simon
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance (1974)	Sequel switches onto a different track	2021-08-01	Simon
L: Change The World (2008)	poorly conceived and badly written	2008-02-15	Simon
Kuroneko (1968)	Masterpiece of ghostly style and atmosphere	1999-05-22	Simon
Kotoko (2011)	A journey into a very troubled mind	2012-11-22	Simon
Killing Machine (1976)	Worth a look for Chiba fans, non-essential for everyone else	2012-05-22	Simon
Kill! (1968)	Kept me entertained from start to finish	2006-01-23	Simon
Kikujiro (1999)	Delightful little road movie	2002-01-28	Simon
Kikoku (2003)	Disappointingly generic Yakuza movie from Miike	2005-03-16	Simon
Karate-Robo Zaborgar (2011)	Another Japanese kids show revival project	2013-02-10	Simon
Karate Killer (1973)	More stylish grime	2023-12-16	Simon
Karate Kiba (1973)	Grimy and stylish	2023-12-16	Simon
Karate Bear Fighter (1975)	Chiba is on peak form	2012-05-22	Simon
Kamikaze Taxi (1994)	A very quirky, contemplative film that is never predictable	2004-12-10	Simon
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable - Chapter 1 (2017)	Probably more interesting if you know the manga/anime/games	2022-03-07	Simon
Jigoku (1960)	An interesting and unique movie	2012-05-22	Simon
Japan Sinks (2006)	Will make you wish it had	2007-04-17	Simon
Jam (2018)	A bit of a Sabu throwback	2021-09-29	Simon
Isn't Anyone Alive? (2012)	Definitely interesting, but not sure if I liked it	2013-05-25	Simon
Inugami (2001)	Enjoyable but not a classic	2012-05-22	Simon
Inflatable Sex Doll of the Wastelands (1967)	Pretentious nonsense	2020-08-22	Simon
Imprint (2006)	...read review...	2006-12-05	Simon
Ichi The Killer (2001)	A dazzlingly unique and creative movie	2012-05-22	Simon
Hydra (2019)	Very low budget but a great calling card for the crew	2021-07-24	Simon