Quick Movie Reviews
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3/4
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 05/30/2019
A cross between "The Hunger Games" and a real life anime, "Battle Royale" gets a little too campy near the end, but its incessant violence and dashes of dark humor make it so much fun.
Rating of
4/4
Camper - wrote on 02/13/2015
Oh god this movie hurt. That's all I can say about it really- it just hurt.
Rating of
4/4
FSUNoles27TS - wrote on 12/20/2012
Holy shit balls! I have never seen the Hunger Games, and probably never will after seeing this masterpiece. I don't know many movies that mix the drama with action as well as this movie did. It was brilliantly put together in a way that had me clinching to my seat throughout the flick. The video quality is terrible. I thought this movie was a lot older than it actually is. I also found it hard to distinguish between characters. This does not take away from the movie though. This is a must-watch movie. Absolutely perfect.
Rating of
3/4
mitchellyoung - wrote on 01/09/2011
Battle Royale is an unrelenting and twisted take on a Lord of the Flies like plot. What elevates it above most mindless bloody action films is that it exhibits a conscience and takes the time to establish characters, emotion, and themes, before the bloodletting begins. At the same time, there isn't much exposition, and the film moves along at a jaunting pace that makes it both entertaining and terrifying.
Rating of
4/4
gideon43 - wrote on 05/26/2010
Gloriously sick, twisted and brutal action movie which is as brilliant as it is controversial. Hollywood is in no hurry to remake a film that only the Japanese could make. Although the bloodletting and scenes of gore are frequent, this is a movie which never wallows in violence, instead focusing on the reactions and actions of a desperate band of schoolchildren. At times sentimental, sad and surprisingly funny, Battle Royale is the ultimate guilty pleasure and one of the finest Japanese movies ever.
Rating of
3.5/4
goodfellamike - wrote on 09/20/2008
An eviscerating experience with potent comments on future society, survival and the arrogance of youth to be found amid the startling carnage. My only quibble AND THIS MAY BE A SPOILER TO THOSE UNFAMILIAR WITH THE FILM: why were two characters allowed to live by a man who didn't hesitate to murder countless others? One heck of an eye-opening experience, though. Final Grade: B+
Rating of
4/4
theipanda - wrote on 08/09/2008
this is one of movies that you cant ignore i believe that call yourself a movie buff and you don't own a copy you are a fake there was noting bad about this movie acting,story line, cinematography, directing all was top notch and the biggest disappointment is when the end credits role
Rating of
4/4
Hush - wrote on 07/31/2008
Battle Royale is one of the best satirical films I have seen. If you have not seen this please do yourself a favor and read the novel first. Love the scene where all the best friends turn on one another. Look for a decent performance by Chiaki Kuriyama of Kill Bill fame.
Rating of
3/4
Alex - wrote on 07/02/2007
A very interesting killing movie that is brutal, terrible, but yet fun to watch. I would hate to be these guys, but then again the pay off would be great! See it for something different and fun.
