Takeshi Kitano

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Arash

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From: Iran (living in Germany)

Takeshi Kitano

What do you think about him?
He is the Japanese Quentin Tarantino, but his movies are even more brutal.

Watch this only if you have steady nerves!!!

Some scenes from his lates movie "Outrage"

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 14 2012 16:23:29

Doitsujin

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RE: Takeshi Kitano (in reply to Arash)

Hes good. He got his mafia face from an accident as I heard. One side of his face is numb coz of that accident and he nearly died. He started atually as comedian. u probably saw takeshis castle 20 years ago. He has also produced and did regie for plenty of good stuff. Don´t judge him by just watching a tiny youtube snap. Hes great.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 14 2012 16:42:40

Arash

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RE: Takeshi Kitano (in reply to Doitsujin)

quote:

ORIGINAL: Doitsujin

Don´t judge him by just watching a tiny youtube snap. Hes great.

I don't.
Actually i have ALL his movies

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 14 2012 16:59:28

rombsix

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RE: Takeshi Kitano (in reply to Arash)

Man, some of those scenes were just too much. I used to enjoy watching such movies and horror movies at one point. But then I started to say to myself, "Why bother having to endure such rubbish?"

So now I prefer to watch action movies or comedies, or other genres with highly-rated movies. Not a huge cinema / TV fan altogether though...

Cheers!

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 14 2012 17:02:33

Elie

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RE: Takeshi Kitano (in reply to Arash)

I was about to say the same phrase as ramzi's
I like action movies actually ... its just some of these scenes are too much

Comedy Movies rules ... oh wait maybe im just getting old

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 14 2012 17:08:58

XXX

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RE: Takeshi Kitano (in reply to Arash)

I actually like movies that makes you scare, but these blood and gore movies rely more on disgust.
As we are on topic, has anyone seen this movie?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 14 2012 18:14:22

Doitsujin

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RE: Takeshi Kitano (in reply to Arash)

hah thats cool Arash. Well I also love his movies with him in front and behind the scenes.

Well,..in this clip the gore level was pretty high.. I dont know if that is really necessary... I don´t like such torture scenes at all.. But there are others who exxagerate..maybe it becomes somehow low level gore when taking others like Takashi Miike into account..

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 14 2012 21:31:24

Argaith

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RE: Takeshi Kitano (in reply to Arash)

He's great.
My favourite one is Zatoichi among all.

A

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 15 2012 13:38:13

rombsix

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RE: Takeshi Kitano (in reply to Argaith)

quote:

My favourite one is Zatoichi among all.

That's a great movie! Especially that fat, near-naked guy who runs with a spear while screaming.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 15 2012 14:06:28

Argaith

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RE: Takeshi Kitano (in reply to Arash)

Talking about violent and gory movies reminded me of the 'Oldboy'.
It is really violent but its amazing; one of the movies that I will never forget and I recommend it to you all to watch. Very bizarre story and moving!

Its directed by Chan-wook Park.

A

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 15 2012 17:34:27

Munin

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RE: Takeshi Kitano (in reply to Arash)

Kitano is much more famous as an entertainer in Japan than for his movies (has numerous talk shows etc).

I love Sonatine and Hana-Bi, but Outrage was an exceptionally disappointing, misguided attempt at catering towards his Western fanbase (hint: the violence isn't the reason why his films are good). The Tarantino comparison is also pretty far-fetched.

Everyone should watch Hana-Bi however, it's a hauntingly beautiful film and Joe Hisaishi's score is astonishing.