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
Tokyo Raiders (2000)	The future of action films?	2001-06-02	Simon
Unagi (1997)	But why an eel?	2020-08-28	Simon
Postman Blues (1997)	Very creative and charming work	2004-06-11	Simon
Full Metal Yakuza (1997)	Super-cheap but gleefully twisted and inventive	2002-12-03	Simon
The Trap (1996)	A lesser final entry but still great	2024-01-01	Simon
Dangan Runner (1996)	Absurdity becomes transcendence	2021-03-11	Simon
The Way To Fight (1996)	Enjoyable low-key drama	2005-06-12	Simon
Fudoh (1996)	Hilariously transgressive	2002-03-17	Simon
Shinjuku Triad Society (1995)	A distinctive early Miike outing	2021-08-03	Simon
Undo (1994)	Love unravelling	2021-08-05	Simon
Roningai (1990)	Gently paced but ultimately satisfying samurai film	2005-08-18	Simon
Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989)	Perhaps the strangest thing you will ever see	2013-06-10	Simon
Sukeban Deka (1987)	Cheesy, violent fun	2005-07-15	Simon
Legend Of The Eight Samurai (1983)	Splendidly cheesy swords & sorcery epic	2021-08-20	Simon
Roaring Fire (1981)	Tons of fun	2024-02-27	Simon
Karate Bear Fighter (1975)	Chiba is on peak form	2012-05-22	Simon
The Executioner (1974)	Remember it's a ninja film and enjoy it!	2006-03-05	Simon
Karate Kiba (1973)	Grimy and stylish	2023-12-16	Simon
Female Yakuza Tale (1973)	...read review...	2012-05-21	Simon
Wandering Ginza Butterfly (1972)	The Meiko Kaji reboot	2022-01-25	Simon
Black Cat's Revenge (1970)	Intriguing mix of styles and moods	2006-08-13	Simon
Go, Go Second Time Virgin (1969)	Amazingly bleak film, and quite shocking to watch	2001-11-26	Simon
Throne Of Blood (1957)	Kurosawa's interpretation of Macbeth	2013-01-04	Simon