Review of Vengeance Is Mine (1979) by Jon J — 14 Jun 2010

Shocking? Yes. Disturbing? Yes. Entertaining? Definitely.

This review of Vengeance Is Mine (1979) was written by Jon J on 14 Jun 2010.

Vengeance Is Mine has generally received very positive reviews.

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That warm, sunlight bathed image of the eels...I don't know why but I'm really into it…

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By Marco F (396) on 12 Feb 2010

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By Brody M (674) on 24 Sep 2009

Based on a true story. I found it quite interesting to watch to see what 1970's Japanese life was like. However, the film itself is a bit overrated…

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By Chris K (1,194) on 05 Mar 2009

Graphic and intense, like most of Imamura's movies, life the way it is. Good movie, although not as good as Narayama Bushiko…

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By Jesse B (855) on 15 Aug 2010

Director Shohai Imamura is no stranger to controversy…

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By Jonathan R (793) on 02 Oct 2008

An immensely powerful and relentlessly depressing Japanese study of a serial killer…

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By Felipe V (80) on 07 Sep 2008

En una atractiva estructura de saltos temporales, Imamura teje una intrigante pelicula sobre un asesino que, pese a tener las manos manchadas…

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