Recently, I popped this film into my DVD player, not really expecting much. From the box, it appeared to be yet another Japanese film based on an anime (which I generally don't find that entertaining). In any case, I watch loads of Japanese films, as I'm learning the language. (Incidentally, the original Japanese language title for this film is: "Tokyo Cruel Police.")
Five minutes into the movie, "Tokyo Gore Police" had my complete and full attention. I was stunned at what I was seeing. I've seen a lot of Japanese horror films and a lot of blood-soaked movies. But this film takes it to another level. "Tokyo Gore Police" has the ability to shock even those who are jaded and think they've "seen it all." "Tokyo Gore Police" is incredibly bloody and violent---maybe the most gory movie ever made. It makes the films of Takashi Miike seem tame by comparison.
And it reminded me, once again, why I am a huge fan of Japanese cinema. Whereas today's Hollywood movies are dull, predictable and follow tiresome rules, you never know what to expect with a Japanese movie.
This is particularly true with the horror genre. Hollywood-style predictability has ruined many a horror film for me. That's why many of the best horror films these days originate outside the Hollywood system.
Do you think Quentin Tarantino is radical, cutting-edge and dangerous? If so, watch "Tokyo Gore Police." It makes Tarantino look like the over-rated, predictable bore that he really is.
"Tokyo Gore Police" stars the dazzlingly beautiful Eihi Shiina, who also appeared in Miike's classic, "Audition." She plays a ruthless cop who goes after bizarre, murdering monsters called "Engineers." There's a bit of "Blade Runner" in this film, as well as some Paul Verhoeven-style social commentary. In fact, I'm sure Verhoeven would approve of the over-the-top violence.
And there is blood. Lots and lots of blood.
If you like horror, blood & guts and bizarre cult films, be sure to check this film out.
I give this film 9 out of 10 stars.
Five minutes into the movie, "Tokyo Gore Police" had my complete and full attention. I was stunned at what I was seeing. I've seen a lot of Japanese horror films and a lot of blood-soaked movies. But this film takes it to another level. "Tokyo Gore Police" has the ability to shock even those who are jaded and think they've "seen it all." "Tokyo Gore Police" is incredibly bloody and violent---maybe the most gory movie ever made. It makes the films of Takashi Miike seem tame by comparison.
And it reminded me, once again, why I am a huge fan of Japanese cinema. Whereas today's Hollywood movies are dull, predictable and follow tiresome rules, you never know what to expect with a Japanese movie.
This is particularly true with the horror genre. Hollywood-style predictability has ruined many a horror film for me. That's why many of the best horror films these days originate outside the Hollywood system.
Do you think Quentin Tarantino is radical, cutting-edge and dangerous? If so, watch "Tokyo Gore Police." It makes Tarantino look like the over-rated, predictable bore that he really is.
"Tokyo Gore Police" stars the dazzlingly beautiful Eihi Shiina, who also appeared in Miike's classic, "Audition." She plays a ruthless cop who goes after bizarre, murdering monsters called "Engineers." There's a bit of "Blade Runner" in this film, as well as some Paul Verhoeven-style social commentary. In fact, I'm sure Verhoeven would approve of the over-the-top violence.
And there is blood. Lots and lots of blood.
If you like horror, blood & guts and bizarre cult films, be sure to check this film out.
I give this film 9 out of 10 stars.