3-4x juugatsu (Boiling Point)

3-4x juugatsu (Boiling Point) (1991)

  • 86% of critics liked it
    (7 reviews)

  • 64% of users liked it
    (2,349 ratings)

Japanese filmmaker Takeshi Kitano directs, writes, and acts in this gangster comedy about the Yakuza, the notorious criminal organization of Japan. Masahiko Ono portrays the hapless Masaki, a local baseball player and gas-station attendant who runs afoul of some local gangsters. Masaki goes to… More

Unrated, 1 hr. 36 min.
Directed By
Takeshi Kitano
Written By
Takeshi Kitano
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure, Art House & International, Mystery & Suspense, Comedy
In Theaters
Jan 1, 1990 Wide
On DVD
Dec 14, 1999
Swift Distribution

Critic Reviews

  • Fernando F. Croce, CinePassion

    A work of varied and strange miracles

  • Michael W. Phillips, Jr., Goatdog's Movies

    There is little in the way of John Woo-style action setpieces in a Kitano movie.

  • Sean Axmaker, Seattle Weekly

    I can think of no working director who uses stillness as gracefully and effectively as Takeshi Kitano.

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    It's a cult film that delights as a cruel form of entertainment.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • xGary X


    A slow witted garage attendant travels to Okinawa to buy a gun when his friend gets into trouble with the local Yakuza. Even by Kateshi Kitano's understated standards, Boiling Point is a very ponderous affair. It has all the usual elements; the stoic but beautiful direction, the… More

  • Anthony L


    Probably my least favourite Kitano film but entertaining none the less!

  • El Hombre I


    The movie as a whole moves along at a steady pace, although not action packed you never feel that labored feeling that some may get if they are expecting one. The conclusion is well implemented, and although I'm mostly disenchanted with twist endings, Takeshi Kitano's… More

  • Christopher B


    A great coming of age picture by the great Kitano. One of his more interesting performances as well.

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