Film2001129 min

Ichi the Killer

Name: Ichi the Killer
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime, Horror
Released: 2001
Duration: 129 min
Cast: Tadanobu Asano, Nao Omori, Shinya Tsukamoto, SABU, Paulyn Sun

Taste attributes: actioncomedycrimehorrordramamafia/gangstermartial artsfastunsavouryimaginarysimplelineargrittybig & variedemotionally undemandingall consuming questcomplex relationshipdeep rivalryfighting evilhuman spirit/resilience/survivalrescue/escape/jeopardytroubled leads

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Boxlist takeA morally murky horror comedy that is fantastical, straightforward and fast-moving. Best if you like edge over warmth.

Taste details

Pace: fast · Originality: balanced · Tone: very dark · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: very simple · Structure: very linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score

Quality rating

7.1 /10

TMDB · 624 votes

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Intricacy: Basic story, where this profile leans smart / intricate
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Synopsis

As sadomasochistic yakuza enforcer Kakihara searches for his missing boss he comes across Ichi, a repressed and psychotic killer who may be able to inflict levels of pain that Kakihara has only dreamed of.

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