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Violent Cop [1989]
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Violent Cop ("Sono otoko kyobo ni tsuki") is the first film directed by Takeshi "Beat" Kitano, the Japanese star who began as a stand-up comedian on television. It's a Dirty Harry-type tale of a cop whose overly muscular methods are disapproved of by his superiors. When his partner is killed by the local Mr Big, Azuma (Kitano) goes into action, along with a new sidekick he initiates into the ways of the world. Dismissed from the force, Azuma carries on his one-man campaign, despite his sister's being forcibly drugged and raped by the gang. The violence is graphic, but what's most engaging about the film is Kitano's acting. He's an unlikely hero with his bow-legged walk and the face of a punch-drunk boxer, but his low-key style, a counterpart to the explosive violence, is always cool and it's easy to see why he's such a cult figure.--Ed Buscombe
A Must See Cinema Classic
Review date: 2007-08-16 Rating: 10 out of 10
I saw this wilm on the big screen when it was first shown in the UK and it just blew me away. Its incredible to think this is his first film as Takeshi shows with this that he is a master of the screen. If you have never seen any Japaneese films of this genre, watch this first. You will be hooked.
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Good film but worst subtitles ever
Review date: 2007-07-17 Rating: 4 out of 10
This film seems to be pretty good but the overall effect is spoiled but its having the worst subtitles ever. It would seem that, at best, only around one in every three sentences is titled, which means that you might get the answer to a question but not the question itself (or vice versa). In parts, whole conversation sequences go by with no indication of what's being said. So I guess, unless you speak Japanese, I would recommend not buying this version. Pity really.
Subtitles Missing
Review date: 2007-06-18 Rating: 6 out of 10
There are many subtitles missing from this edition which spoils the film because some of the character's quirks are not realised because of these omissions.
While its great to have it on DVD, the lack of subtitles spoils the film.
There really aren't enough subtitles here!
don't be put off by the title
Review date: 2006-03-19 Rating: 8 out of 10
I was persuaded to watch this film by my boyfriend, who likes Japanese and Korean films. I looked at the title and thought, "Oh dear". However, once the film started I was engrossed. The film is, of course, violent, but the violence is not gratuitous as I had expected it to be. The film is actually quite amusing in parts: the cop of the film's title is funny due to his unorthodox methods and the scenes showing people from afar when they walk also made me laugh because of their randomness. Although I had predicted a couple of the things that happened in the final scene, I was still surprised by the ending. Well worth a watch. Although the subtitles are a little thin on the ground, the untranslated sentences do not need explanation anyway, as the meaning is obvious from the actor's expression and the context of the scene. In my opinion, too many subtitles can be worse that too few and lessen the viewer's enjoyment of a film.
worst subtitles ever! marring decent film!! grrr!
Review date: 2005-06-02 Rating: 6 out of 10
i LOVE takeshi kitano films....but this has to have the worst subtitles i have ever seen. and i have seen plenty of foreign language movies! there is a lot of stuff missing and i'm sure that it would enrich the story. my japanese is pretty lame but i could still pick up some glaring omissions!!
i'd say the movie starts off fairly light hearted, with a typical over the top, dirty harry-esque cop (beat takeshi) beating up criminals and looking after his younger sister..... and then gets more and more violent and dark. its almost like a disease, with the corruption spreading and new crime bosses springing from the ashes of the fallen. plus theres all the drugs and a pyscho gangster hitman, a necessity in this kind of film.
the bonus features on the dvd are okaaay...serves as a good basic introduction to beat takeshi's work. if this is your first beat takeshi film don't be put off by the awful subs! get his other movies too - look at the useful filmography!
the movie is worth 4/5 stars but this dvd is...pants with these subs. so i'll give it 3/5. love beat takeshi too much to be any harsher!!
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Shirô Sano
Takeshi Kitano
Maiko Kawakami
Makoto Ashikawa
Sei Hiraizumi
Creators:
Takeshi Kitano (Primary Contributor)
Takeshi Kitano (Writer)
Maiko Kawakami (Primary Contributor)
Akinori Kuroda (Producer)
Hisao Nabeshima (Producer)
Kazuyoshi Okuyama (Producer)
Shozo Ichiyama (Producer)
Takio Yoshida (Producer)
Hisashi Nozawa (Writer)
Director(s):
Recording label: Mia Video Entertainment Ltd
Manufacturer: Mia Video Entertainment Ltd
EAN: 5024571700348
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL, Widescreen,
Release date: 2001-12-03
Number of discs: 1
Audience rating: Suitable for 18 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 98 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1998-03-25
Language: English (Subtitled)
Language: Japanese (Original Language)