Review of Battle Royale (2000) by Nishlank J — 18 Jan 2014

Not easy to forgive the film's small flaws of histrionic performances and cheap execution for the giddy rush of its banal, Verhoevenesque atmosphere...

This review of Battle Royale (2000) was written by Nishlank J on 18 Jan 2014.

Battle Royale has generally received very positive reviews.

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