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Submitted by Matt McNally on 09:47I saw Battle Royale last week at a preview screening & I would recommend it to those with a sense of humour and a strong stomach. Yes, its violent and shocking but the violence is also very comical, maybe because of its manga roots. Especially funny is Takeshi as the children's teacher. Never has a body count been made so easy for a reactionary reviewer, as the statistics are regularly updated for the audience.
Go and see it, and take it for what it is, a shrewd comedy and an insightful view of Japanese youth.9 May 2001 9:47AM.( 0). CloseLink to this comment: Tweet this.
Submitted by Ian Mc on 23:36One of the finest films ive seen for years. Maybe its my love of violent/macabre films/real life but this film touches on a nerve that is all too real in todays society. Are they out for themselves or a team player?It questions ethics all through the film and made me slightly nervous in parts. Recommended to all who like horror/future reality game shows. Best film of the last decade for me by far.10 June 2001 11:36PM.( 0).
CloseLink to this comment: Tweet this. Submitted by Matt Bright on 11:14I'm not sure why people seem to think that this piece is in any way a clever satire, other than that it's possibly the only way to justify to oneself having watched it. No logical explanation is ever given for the Battle Royale act or why it's supposed to help.
The brief flashbacks are cloyingly sentimental and, with the possible exception of Shuga's useless, suicidal father (who could have been explored as a symptom of the social breakdown that we never really see), have no bearing on anything in particular. What we're left with is two hours-ish of teenagers killing each other in a variety of garish ways- a concept that might work as grand guignol camp but, filmed as carefully and lovingly as this, merely becomes repetitively vile. There's a nasty streak of sexism here, too - the stronger, more independent-minded of the female teenagers automatically become stone cold killers (there's even an couple of implied castrations), while the film clearly roots for the usual simpering, demure vision of Japanese girlhood. Which, it might be argued, is later passively sexualised in any case, in a couple of.extremely. suspect scenes between the girl Noriko and her twitching, murderous teacher.
Neither big, nor clever, nor anything but dreadful.10 August 2001 11:14AM.( 0). CloseLink to this comment: Tweet this. Submitted by Gopal on 04:39Well, this was, concept-wise, certainly one of the more disturbing true films I've ever seen (and I've seen the likes of Caligula and Salo). I say 'real' films to disqualify any shlock/gore films. The idea of this film is not anything original (a cross between Lord of the Flies and The Most Dangerous Game), but the fact that it was put directly on film is truly a feat.
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This is a film that would never get past script approval, let alone get made in the USA. Similar films have been made with adult characters (No Escape), but the fact that this film uses real kids (not 26-year-olds pretending to be highschoolers) makes it all the more disturbing.The violence (and there's plenty of it) is not toned down in the least. A girl gets her throught slit with a scythe, a boy is decapitated with a sword and his head is used as part of an explosive, another boy gets a splitting headache with an axe and another is castrated; all shown in lovely, bloody detail.The 'story' pretty much wears itself out by the end of the first 30 minutes, leaving 90 minutes of carnage. An interesting plot line is brought up concerning one of the students and the teacher, but it is left unresolved, leaving the ending with an unfinished feeling.Like it or hate it, the film is an uncompromising look at kids gone wrong and how a solution can be worse than the problem.11 August 2001 4:39AM.( 0). CloseLink to this comment: Tweet this.
Submitted by simon g on 23:50just read a few more readers' reviews, 'a truly great movie!?' How many movies you seen?it doesn't have anything to say, it's just badly-made, not thought-through and the violence never reaches beyond being anything more than stomach-churning. If you're going to use violence in such a shocking and nonchalant way then you have to somehow justify it's use. It's just plain sick if you ask me. And beat takeshi 'brilliant?!' Err, what does he have to do in it besides act like a mindless pyscho who throws a knife into a girl's head because of what?
She didn't turn up to school on time? This film doesn't contain enough intelligence to be a black comedy but because it takes itself so seriously it just left me feeling cold, sickened and five quid poorer. I wish reviewers would watch films before saying how fanatastic they are just because they stoop to new lows of violence and shock tactics.10 September 2001 11:50PM.( 0). CloseLink to this comment: Tweet this. Submitted by Jason Francis on 12:57I watched Battle Royale recently on pirate video, believing it would be worthwhile as it would probably never be released generally.
That's why I was surprised to learn it will be released in the UK in September. As the film may have been pitched, i'ts The Running Man meets The Lord of the Flies with some feeling of A clockwork Orange in the soundtrack.It's set in the not too distant future picking up themes of TV programmes like Survivor, making it somwhat topical.
However, the topic soon changes to something most audiences have never seen. The ultra violence of school children slaughtering each other. Once you get your head around the shooting, stabbing, decapitation and other grisly killings, you realise that this film might be like all other Japanese horror thrillers, in that they prey on very primal fears held particularly by Japan i.e collapse of thier society.The school children locked on this island are there as punishment by the government. Used as an example of the consequences of not keeping in line, they are forced to kill each other until only one is left. Beat Takeshi is excellent as the teacher-cum-commandant. The violence and the obvious hype around it will vilify the film so many people won't see it and make their own opinions.
My advice watch if you've got a strong stomach.7 November 2001 12:57PM.( 0). CloseLink to this comment: Tweet this. Submitted by John Mason on 20:46This one just blew me away. Nothing prepares you for it and once the film starts there is no escape. Despite a few uneasy moments at the start the viewer soon enters into the spirit of watching teenagers wasting each other with varying degrees of enthusiasm.
A guilty pleasure indeed. The weird thing is that this film actually WORKS. Billiant beyond belief and such a refreshing change from the usual mainstream dross we are served up.
Much praise to the BBFC for passing this one uncut. My faith is renewed. When was the last time you can remember hearing an entire audience jump out of their skin or bellow with laughter? Ignore the bleatings of the moral minority and GO SEE IT.10 November 2001 8:46PM.( 0). CloseLink to this comment: Tweet this. Submitted by Andrea Matthews-Stroud on 10:14I really want to give Battle Royale a 10 but certain elements of the film just didn't make sense - I'm thinking that some of the meaning got lost in the translation or that there were glaringly obvious holes in the plot? Either way, this really is a remarkable film.
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The scene where they first arrive at the Battle Royale centre very nearly had me in tears and I did think for a few minutes that I would have to switch it off - the sense of panic that filled me when the kids were running around hysterically trying to dodge gun shots was almost too much. I did perservere and I can say it was one of the best films I've seen this year - it was an extreme assault on the senses!20 February 2002 10:14AM.( 0).
CloseLink to this comment: Tweet this. Submitted by Kennis on 12:45Probably one of a few Japanese movies that I have seen that was interesting. The film is pretty violent and freaky, but not in any way that can be described as scary. It's one of those films which you can get into straight away and the storyline is gripping and interesting. My dad who didn't understand a word of it said it was good, well worth the watch. My sister said it was weird, but even she held on to the end of the film. In it's own right, it is a really good film and I recommend it to anyone who isn't afraid of violence, but not for those who go for mushy love stuff.2 June 2002 12:45PM.( 0).
CloseLink to this comment: Tweet this. Submitted by Rothin' the Suburbs on 20:03This was definitely a thought provoking movie, and even though I was left disappointed with the overall plot, I can't say it didn't keep me interested. After thinking further about it and talking with some people, I have heard some interesting interpretations: the one I favour is that the film is meant to be satirical critique of the current overly competitive educational system in Japan that can lead to devastatingly cut-throat competition for success. This seems to make the film make the most sense, and though I think perhaps more could have been done with the plotline to develop the overall continuity of the 'Battle Royale' world, I think this message is perhaps best communicated and understood when one sees through the contextual framework of the Japanese student. This is difficult for me as a westerner to do, but if this film is meant to be a taste of that reality, then I am glad I have never felt that type of pressure or stress to succeed.20 October 2002 8:03PM.( 0).
CloseLink to this comment: Tweet this. Submitted on 23:01This is the best film I have ever watched.Such a ridiculous story idea: children sent to kill each other. Not plausible, you would think. But not only is this film gripping, intense and highly moving, it brings this laughable idea into splendid life. Such intricate detail to storyline makes it a very thougtful and interesting film. Some have called it thoughtless and gory. I cannot disagree more: there is some 'gore' but it is only used sparingly to act as a moving shock factor.
The viewer is brought into these children's lives and one by one they all go. The true power of direction in the film is compelling.
It is so well portrayed how these youngsters are terrified and mortified that they have to murder their own friends in order to survive. If you haven't seen BR, then what are you doing?! You won't regret it.26 April 2004 11:01PM.( 0). CloseLink to this comment: Tweet this.
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Submitted by michael english 17 on 12:28An excellent concept, reminds me more of Timesplitters (a computer game) than Lord of the Flies. Amongst the chaos and bloodshed I felt a latent humanity emerging. Throughout I wondered what the movie was about. Cut-throat Japanese student life?
Was it satire? In the end it was about kinship. It was thought-provoking; it made me aware of my own mortailty and the danger of institutions.
It had very well-drawn characters and was very well acted. As for its violence it was never the John Woo hyperbolic madness that I expected - that said it never erupted with the necessary force and shock that the film needed.13 May 2004 12:28PM.( 0). CloseLink to this comment: Tweet this.
