Review of Takeshis' (2005) by David B — 30 Sep 2009
What starts off like a mistaken identity comedy, becomes a totally and increasingly bizarre, self-deprecating meditation on Kitano's real life as a superstar in Japan; giving free rein to his subconscious at the expense of a plot, he creates a (glorious) mess of a playground for some of his favorite obsessions: yakuza shootouts, dance, color, titties, percussive rythyms.
.. all of his favorite actors play multiple roles which, along with surreal free associations and overlapping realities, adds to the dream-like feel -- as usual in his movies, he rewards viewers who make it past the halfway point with a startlingly original and beautiful visual sequence.
This review of Takeshis' (2005) was written by David B on 30 Sep 2009.
Takeshis' has generally received positive reviews.
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