Review of Sonatine (1993) by Med W — 21 Aug 2007
It is hard to compare 'Beat' Takeshi Kitano to anyone else. He not only writes, directs, produces and edits his own films, but has also had a long and illustrious career as part of a comedy double act (the Two Beats) both on stage and radio, he is usually on about 7 programmes on Japanese TV a week, many of which he devised himself, he is a successful poet, novelest and painter.
Sonatine is one of his finest works, balancing between moments of ultra violence and zen like moments of calm and reflection. This is a film that is almost as much about wasting time as it is about anything else, and you could find few better wastes of your own than to sit back and enjoy Kitano's unique style.
This review of Sonatine (1993) was written by Med W on 21 Aug 2007.
Sonatine has generally received very positive reviews.
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