No pun intended - this had quite the buzz around it. But it surely can't be called a classic ... which I don't think too many people are doing. Still and because I do like Japanese movies and this felt or could have been a case of something outrageous (in only the best sense) ... it really drags on for too long. At 110 minutes length ... this could have easily cut at least 30 minutes and still work ... actually work better.
We understand the beginning, we understand the trouble in earning money ... we get the dreadful state ... and we get the message about making money and all the other corrupt stuff ... actually if the movie did not have that over the top ending (must be gazillions of gallons of blood), I might have gone lower with my vote.
Not just because of the slow pace ... but the logic issues ... after coming up and on to land ... the main character (woman) is accused of something ... with the lack of any evidence ... later instead of letting the police handle the situation ... they try to do something incredibly ... not smart. Not to mention the assaults ... some way over the top and I am certain people will have issues with them (especially the lack at first of fighting back) ... the version we watched had nudity, but had certain moments blurred ... when it came to the area downstairs bodily speaking ... I don't think there is anything explicit ... or too much of it, but if there is (was) we did not get to see it ... just for your information, in case you care. Not saving anything - and no pun intended once more.
