Koroshiya Ichi is DEFINITELY not for the faint of heart. Maybe not even for the strong-willed. However, it is for movie buffs.
Ichi can gross out very easily in some scenes, and like some of the best Japanese films, the concepts for these gross-outs are original and horrible. But the storyline easily makes up for all the horror, and anyone who can stomach the film will most likely find themselves laughing at some of the more outrageous gory scenes, in the tradition (but not, in my opinion, the stupidity) of Dead/Alive.
I recommend this film to anyone who has an interest in any of the following: Japanese film: Required. Gross-out/gory humor: Required. Mob films: Recommended
And generally, anyone who can sympathize with a character who finds life so mundane that he wishes to die in the most interesting way he can.
I make it a point to mention that no one is killed by gunfire, but a lot of people die. Just to heighten your interest.
8/10.
Ichi can gross out very easily in some scenes, and like some of the best Japanese films, the concepts for these gross-outs are original and horrible. But the storyline easily makes up for all the horror, and anyone who can stomach the film will most likely find themselves laughing at some of the more outrageous gory scenes, in the tradition (but not, in my opinion, the stupidity) of Dead/Alive.
I recommend this film to anyone who has an interest in any of the following: Japanese film: Required. Gross-out/gory humor: Required. Mob films: Recommended
And generally, anyone who can sympathize with a character who finds life so mundane that he wishes to die in the most interesting way he can.
I make it a point to mention that no one is killed by gunfire, but a lot of people die. Just to heighten your interest.
8/10.