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 | Rating | Summary | Date | Reviewer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ichi The Killer (2001) | Raised the bar for on-screen depravity | 2024-09-15 | Simon | |
| Lumberjack the Monster (2023) | Lacks any noteworthy features | 2024-06-07 | Simon | |
| Okinawa Yakuza War (1976) | A strong but predictable Yakuza film | 2024-04-21 | Simon | |
| Baby Assassins 2 (2023) | Another adorable slice of assassination | 2024-03-02 | Simon | |
| Roaring Fire (1981) | Tons of fun | 2024-02-27 | Simon | |
| The Trap (1996) | A lesser final entry but still great | 2024-01-01 | Simon | |
| The Stairway to the Distant Past (1995) | Dazzling | 2024-01-01 | Simon | |
| The Most Terrible Time in My Life (1994) | Smart, stylish and funny | 2024-01-01 | Simon | |
| Karate Killer (1973) | More stylish grime | 2023-12-16 | Simon | |
| Karate Kiba (1973) | Grimy and stylish | 2023-12-16 | Simon | |
| Ichi The Killer (2001) | A dazzlingly unique and creative movie | 2012-05-22 | Simon |
