Review of Young Yakuza (2007) by Magali P — 28 Jul 2008

A real and rarely seen look into the criminal underworld of Japan's yakuza. While it doesn't portray (for obvious legal reasons) the more brutal side of the business, it certainly sheds light on what the daily life of a yakuza consists of at the lowest rung on the ladder.

Alot of unexpected moments, bits of humor, just plain fascinating to someone such as myself who enjoys yakuza flicks. Miike's DOA even pops up at one point on a TV screen and young Naoki points out that in yakuza films you practically never see anyone at an office, it's all city streets and outdoor events.

Here's a documentary that provides a look at the other side of the gangster lifestyle.