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Dead or Alive is an extremely violent and disturbing film by Takashi Miike who also directed the challenging Audition (2000) and alarming family drama Visitor Q (2001). In this film Miike tells a story about a gang of young reject Chinese immigrants who are "lost" in a foreign society. Under the leadership of Ryuichi, the gang attempts to regain their position in society by creating their own place, which becomes a dark area in the criminal world. In their search for belonging, they openly display their insolence for authorities and the Yakuza, since they cross paths. This leads the gang members onto a bizarre and sadistic path. Dead or Alive is definitely not a film for everyone; however, underneath the gross and ugly there is a distinct message in regards to society. This message enhances the cinematic experience, but there are several cinematic infractions besides the brutality that hurt the overall cinematic experience. |
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The Internet Movie Database. |
