Compared to [Takeshi] Kitano, Bruce Willis is a wimp, Harrison Ford is a creep, and Mel Gibson is a joke.
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08/21/09
Fireworks (1997)
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Reviews Counted:18
Fresh:17
Rotten:1
Average Rating:8.1/10
Runtime: 1 hr 43 mins
Genre: Foreign Films
Synopsis: A tough ex-cop is troubled by his ill wife and his partner, who was shot on duty. He proceeds to confront his demons in a bloody rampage, doing whatever is necessary to help those he loves. A... [More]
Starring: Beat Takeshi, Kayoko Kishimoto, Ren Osugi, Susuma Terajima
Director: Takeshi Kitano
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03/26/09
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01/26/06
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07/13/05
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04/09/05
Kitano makes static, understated movies about existences wasted, and rediscovering the joy of being, for a brief time, alive.... Violence comes in sudden bursts, as a shocking interruption.
10/23/03
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07/05/03
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03/24/02
Top CriticA really good example of character development by actions, without the benefit of dialog or mannerisms.
02/28/02
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01/28/02
Top CriticMoody drama from Takeshi Kitano.
09/07/01
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