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With the Japanese currently leading the way in thought-provoking cinematic violence, it's only fitting that Kinji Fukasaku'sBattle Royaleis being touted as aClockwork Orangefor the 21st century. Based on the novel by Koshun Takami, the film opens with a series of fleeting images of unruly Japanese schoolchildren, whose bad behavior provides a justification for the "punishments" that will ensue. Once the prequel has been dispensed with, the classmates are drugged and awaken on an island where they find they have been fitted with dog collars that monitor their every move. Instructed by their old teacher ("Beat" Takeshi) with the aid of an upbeat MTV-style video, they are told of their fate: after an impartial lottery they have been chosen to fight each other in a three-day, no-rules contest, the "Battle Royale." Their only chance of survival is through the death of all their classmates.
Some pupils embrace their mission with zeal, while others simply give up or try to become peacemakers and revolutionaries. However, the ultimate drive for survival comes from the desire to protect the one you love.Battle Royaleworks on many different levels, highlighting the authorities' desperation to enforce law and order and the alienation caused by the generation gap. Whether you consider the film an important social commentary or simply watch it for the adrenaline-fueled violence, this is set to become cult viewing for the computer game generation and beyond.--Nikki Disney
About this DVD... Definitely the best DVD for region one customers. Almost all of the special features are subbed in English, and the transfer and audio are top notch. Should have been spread out on 2 discs, but still an amazing buy for the price.
Strongly recommended.
Battle Royale Fast shipping, and arrived in great condition, I am extremely content with my purchase.finally, an accurate high school movie ! forget about the social commentary or disturbing content. the real reason this movie is good is because it has cute japanese schoolgirls violently murdering each other. and at the end of the day, isnt that what every heterosexual male wants to see?
