Ichi the Killer is not for the faint at heart. Grotesque images and taboo themes continuously flood the screen. Miike wants to make the audience feel uncomfortable and he is successful at doing so. Through a very stylized film and the addition of comic elements, the feeling of uncomfortableness is part of the experience.
In some way, Miike presents a real-life superhero/anime movie. Certain aspects are exaggerated (such as the art direction) creating a step away from realism, but it is the characters that bring it back into reality. The acting is excellent. Ichi and Kakihara are psychologically interesting characters and steal every scene they are in.
Watch it. The movie is 2 hours of engrossment and will definitely cause a reaction.
In some way, Miike presents a real-life superhero/anime movie. Certain aspects are exaggerated (such as the art direction) creating a step away from realism, but it is the characters that bring it back into reality. The acting is excellent. Ichi and Kakihara are psychologically interesting characters and steal every scene they are in.
Watch it. The movie is 2 hours of engrossment and will definitely cause a reaction.
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