You have to understand that this film is more of an arthouse type movie. It'll live on as a cult-classic for a long time. It's probably not going to win over the droves of theatre patrons, though. However, I absolutely loved it.
I'll admit, I'm a Ryan Gosling fan, and this movie is one of my favorites of his. Although, I'd feel no different, even if he weren't in it. I loved the movie Old Boy and Kill Bill, among other cult classic movies. So, this one is right up my alley.
Some people might not realize, but the whole movie is based off a Japanese Martial art, known as Kendo. It tries to mimic the slow methodical movements and process, and even the final single punishing blow. It's extremely bloody and violent, and might be too graphic for some. Personally, I love this twisted graphic violence, but it's so rarely done this well. It's no small part of the movie. However, it's not really the point of this movie.
This is an arthouse movie for film-makers, and serious movie fans, who can appreciate it for what it accomplishes. You will either love it or hate it.
I'll admit, I'm a Ryan Gosling fan, and this movie is one of my favorites of his. Although, I'd feel no different, even if he weren't in it. I loved the movie Old Boy and Kill Bill, among other cult classic movies. So, this one is right up my alley.
Some people might not realize, but the whole movie is based off a Japanese Martial art, known as Kendo. It tries to mimic the slow methodical movements and process, and even the final single punishing blow. It's extremely bloody and violent, and might be too graphic for some. Personally, I love this twisted graphic violence, but it's so rarely done this well. It's no small part of the movie. However, it's not really the point of this movie.
This is an arthouse movie for film-makers, and serious movie fans, who can appreciate it for what it accomplishes. You will either love it or hate it.
