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Sonatine (1993)

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Reviews Counted:24

Fresh:22

Rotten:2

Average Rating:7.6/10

Runtime: 1 hr 34 mins

Genre: Foreign Films

Synopsis: SONATINE tells the story of gang boss Murakawa (Takeshi Kitano), who decides to consolidate his power as he approaches middle age. When his boss responds by assigning him to a peacekeeping mission... SONATINE tells the story of gang boss Murakawa (Takeshi Kitano), who decides to consolidate his power as he approaches middle age. When his boss responds by assigning him to a peacekeeping mission in a town where a couple of the gang's provincial chapters are coming to blows, Murakawa is naturally suspicious. Is he being kicked upstairs--or kicked out? When he and his crew become the targets of a bloody ambush, the conclusion seems inescapable. A brutal indictment of the soul-crushing yakuza lifestyle. [More]

Starring: Takeshi Kitano, Aya Kokumai, Susuma Terajima, Ren Osugi

Starring: Takeshi Kitano, Aya Kokumai, Susuma Terajima, Ren Osugi

Director: Takeshi Kitano

Director: Takeshi Kitano
Producer: Masayuki Mori, Takio Yoshida
Composer: Joe Hisaishi

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Full Review Source: Film Threat | comment Comment
12/06/05
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07/03/05
Emanuel Levy
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This film resurrected the yakusa genre? It is amazing it didn't put it to sleep for good.

Full Review Source: Laramie Movie Scope | comment 1 Comment
02/09/05
Robert Roten
Robert Roten
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11/30/04
Don Willmott
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05/29/04
Andy Klein
Andy Klein
New Times

Haunting look at doomed yakuza gangster

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05/20/04
Daniel Eagan
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05/08/03
Brandon Judell
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12/08/02
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09/10/02
Kevin N. Laforest
Kevin N. Laforest
Montreal Film Journal
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03/24/02
Boston Phoenix

A different kind of action movie.

Full Review Source: Goatdog's Movies | comment Comment
02/28/02
Michael W. Phillips, Jr.
Michael W. Phillips, Jr.
Goatdog's Movies

Sleek, punchy and altogether captivating.

Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times | comment Comment
02/14/01
Kevin Thomas
Kevin Thomas
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Full Review Source: Mike Bracken's Horror Films | comment Comment
02/14/01
Mike Bracken
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Kitano is a mesmerizing and remarkably humanistic angel of death.

Full Review Source: E! Online | comment Comment
01/01/00
E! Online

Compare the journey taken by Kitano's character to the 'character arc' on exhibit in a typical American action film.

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01/01/00
Bryant Frazer
Bryant Frazer
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When the action comes, it comes in short, precise bursts. It's not exciting. It's not intended to be.

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01/01/00
Carlo Cavagna
Carlo Cavagna
AboutFilm.com

The great images presented on the screen -- not the acting, nor the story line, are what make this film work best.

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01/01/00
Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz
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