Review of Takeshis' (2005) by Daniel C — 21 Oct 2008
A funny, serious, self-indulgent, ironic and self-pitying film that marks a major reference point in Kitano's career. A carefully constructed film that quizically deals with the idea of image, personality, celebrity, performance and audience participation (insofar as audience reaction stimulating audience reaction). The film continually bounces between the bizzare dichotomy of reality and fantasy, irony and statement, social commentary and plain nonsense ending up in a densely layered film that is sometimes difficult to enjoy but easy to admire.
His portrayal of the portrayal of yakuza being portrayed is very funny, toying and questioning the image of the institution in film then playing it out like a stereotype again is very smart.
*the tap dance sequence was sensational.
This review of Takeshis' (2005) was written by Daniel C on 21 Oct 2008.
Takeshis' has generally received positive reviews.
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