Review of Battle Royale (2000) by Arthur T — 30 May 2012

Basically live action anime. Cheesy as hell at times, but brutally personal and violent at others.

This review of Battle Royale (2000) was written by Arthur T on 30 May 2012.

Battle Royale has generally received very positive reviews.

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