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02/09/06
Sonatine (1993)
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Reviews Counted:24
Fresh:22
Rotten:2
Average Rating:7.6/10
Runtime: 1 hr 34 mins
Genre: Foreign Films
Synopsis: SONATINE tells the story of gang boss Murakawa (Takeshi Kitano), who decides to consolidate his power as he approaches middle age. When his boss responds by assigning him to a peacekeeping mission... [More]
Starring: Takeshi Kitano, Aya Kokumai, Susuma Terajima, Ren Osugi
Director: Takeshi Kitano
Reviews for Sonatine
Top Criticbold and ballsy
09/30/06
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12/06/05
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07/03/05
This film resurrected the yakusa genre? It is amazing it didn't put it to sleep for good.
02/09/05
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11/30/04
Haunting look at doomed yakuza gangster
05/20/04
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12/08/02
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09/10/02
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03/24/02
A different kind of action movie.
02/28/02
Sleek, punchy and altogether captivating.
02/14/01
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02/14/01
Kitano is a mesmerizing and remarkably humanistic angel of death.
01/01/00
Compare the journey taken by Kitano's character to the 'character arc' on exhibit in a typical American action film.
01/01/00
When the action comes, it comes in short, precise bursts. It's not exciting. It's not intended to be.
01/01/00
The great images presented on the screen -- not the acting, nor the story line, are what make this film work best.
01/01/00
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