Battle Royale

(Japan 2000, english subtittle)

"Battle Royale" is one of the most controversial and challenging movies ever made.The film is very gory and violent,but it's also witty,satirical and thought
provoking.The concept of "Battle Royale" is pretty simple.The act of Battle Royale decrees that once a year a class of 9th graders is chosen at random,stranded on a
small island,and armed with random weapons.The kids are also outfitted with strange necklaces that monitor their locations and life functions,and explode if more than
one student is alive at the end of 72 hours.The kids are forced to become savage killers,and the movie provides them with interesting personalities and human
reactions to the horrible situation in which they find themselves.The acting is brilliant and the violence is horrific and merciless.The film is very exciting and well-
photographed.A masterpiece that needs to be seen by every fan of wonderful Japanese cinema!

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I enjoyed this movie... recommended.