Review of Deadly Outlaw: Rekka (2002) by Christian S — 28 Nov 2007

Not one of Miike's best movies. Very simple story, and the showdown at the end was mindboggingly stupid.

This review of Deadly Outlaw: Rekka (2002) was written by Christian S on 28 Nov 2007.

Deadly Outlaw: Rekka has generally received positive reviews.

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By Christopher B (2,528) on 21 Dec 2007

Great film with an awesome lead performance by Takeuchi. Thank goodness for Takeshi Miike (sung to the tune Thank goodness for Chef Boyaredee)…

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By Se Young K (15) on 24 Feb 2008

The thing about Miike is that you move on from one film after another and at the least he never fails to surprise, and personally he has only…

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By Bill B (2,505) on 01 May 2011

The fact Takashi miike is my favourite director probably means there is something wrong with me, but that doesn't bother me as the joy I get…

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By Tuco . (31) on 01 Nov 2007

This is a little toned-down film from Miike that features Riki Takeuchi in the lead role as Kunisada, who leaves everything behind to avenge…

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By Michael D (2,363) on 21 Jun 2008

Ah Takashi Miike - bless his dark soul…

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By David S (4,459) on 09 Nov 2009

Miike strikes again with this conventional yakuza film, the screen is filled with Miike's trademarked violence…

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By Rmg B (10) on 28 Feb 2011

[left][font=System]Faithful yakuza member, Kusinada (Riki Takeuchi) bust outta his prison retainment to hunt down the men who viscously shot…

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By Markus S (302) on 29 Mar 2008

Nothing new here, but quite enjoyable. While not one of Miike's best, certainly not one of his worst either…

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By Ben K (485) on 14 Jan 2008

Fantastic Movie with an awesome soundtrack…

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By M S (173) on 12 Nov 2010

Mental' Miike isn't so outlandish in this Yakuza drama from 2002, just some outsized weapons at the end which recall the excesses of Dead…

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