Review of Sukiyaki Western Django (2007) by Luke B — 25 Jan 2009
Miike tries his hand at the Western genre as only he can. It is 100% Miike and 100% Western. So we have a mix that shouldn't work, with an all Japanese cast speaking in English, samurai swords and a sheriff with a split personality.
As long as you watch expecting a Miike Western then that is exactly what you will get. In that regard it is a success. It's cheap and interesting but The Good The Bad The Weird and Tears of the Black Tiger did it better.
There's a warped sense of humour and a few scenes with Quentin Tarantino. The pacing is kind of off and it drags on for many scenes. Don't let this be your first Miike experienceand it may help to have an appreciation of Westerns too.
This review of Sukiyaki Western Django (2007) was written by Luke B on 25 Jan 2009.
Sukiyaki Western Django has generally received mixed reviews.
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