Featured Audience Ratings

• Anthony L

  
  Takeshis' is a truly original film. It's also a very personal film that I think only Takeshi can explain himself. It does correct a few misconceptions people have of him, but he's so damn mischievous, you never really know what is real and what fake, who is the real… More
  Takeshis' is a truly original film. It's also a very personal film that I think only Takeshi can explain himself. It does correct a few misconceptions people have of him, but he's so damn mischievous, you never really know what is real and what fake, who is the real Takeshi? Hard core fans like myself need not worry though, there is so much of him here, what with all the references to his written work, his playful side and his acting and directing career. The cast is also full of previous collaborators, many who have worked with him throughout his film career. If you are unfamiliar with the work of Takeshi Kitano, avoid this film like the plaque, it will be lost on you. Check out his back catalogue, fall in love with his films, then watch it. The only uncomfortable aspect of this film for me was that it almost feels like a Swan song. Still, it was made a few years ago now and he's still very much alive. Narcissistic all the way but I think he's great too, so there it is, you still can't question it's beauty, especially the last scene on the beach.

• Dimitris S

  
  Man,that was rock-bottom.Narcissistic to the bone,that's all I have to say.Kitano,you better not disappoint me next time,shit...and why did you have to erupt from the ashes of...twin reality?Orchestrated narrative without the core,veins,hidden sign?Just plain,"amusing"… More
  Man,that was rock-bottom.Narcissistic to the bone,that's all I have to say.Kitano,you better not disappoint me next time,shit...and why did you have to erupt from the ashes of...twin reality?Orchestrated narrative without the core,veins,hidden sign?Just plain,"amusing" images of you...and you?

• Wu C

  
  The strangest Kitano I've seen. As always, this has random bursts of stylish violence. It's like a ride thru Kitano's mind:looks cool, but never makes much sense.

• Christopher B

  
  Excellent film. This film is essential to anyone who is interested in what makes Takeshi Kitano tick as an artist. The different ways he views himself while making the movie in his head while we watch him make the movie he is thinking of would leave any audience member scratching… More
  Excellent film. This film is essential to anyone who is interested in what makes Takeshi Kitano tick as an artist. The different ways he views himself while making the movie in his head while we watch him make the movie he is thinking of would leave any audience member scratching their head. But I've thought of this film a lot since seeing it and I think time might shoot it to the top of my favourtie Kitano films.