- Directors: Takeshi Kitano
- Format: Dolby, PAL
- Language Japanese
- Subtitles: English
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 6
- Classification: 18
- Studio: Second Sight
- DVD Release Date: 6 Oct 2008
- Run Time: 597 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B001DN7IUI
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 53,379 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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6 disc box set featuring 6 films by cult director Takeshi Kitano.
Special Features
'Takeshi Kitano: The Unpredictable' a 68 minute documentary
Violent Cop and Sonatine commentaries by Chris D (author of 'Outlaw Masters of Japanese Film')
Violent Cop and Sonatine commentaries by Chris D (author of 'Outlaw Masters of Japanese Film')
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
While the set may seem worth the price, be warned that the discs of Violent Cop, Boiling Point, and Sonatine are full of ghosting and combing. A Scene at the Sea, Getting Any? and Kid's Return do not have the transfer problems. Without the transfer problems, the set would rate a 5 out of 5.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
The (Second Sight) Takeshi Kitano Collection brings together the film maker/actor's first six movies. As with previous Kitano sleeves, the artwork is a little misleading. Violent Cop (1989), Boiling Point (1990) and Sonatine (1993) feature the actor in crime stories in his superb and shocking element. However, A Scene at the Sea (1991), Getting Any? (1994) and Kids Return (1996) are very different films that don't really gel with the deep red book art. That said, Second Sight should be commended for bringing together a great collection of films with new subtitles, menus and (what appears to be) remastered sound and picture quality.
In reviewing a boxset of six films, it seems better to review the films as a whole. A buyer will come to this set and ask themselves why they should. Someone who has seen Sonatine should ask themselves if the non-violent content drew them in as much or more than the Yakuza scenes. In fact if you have seen any of these films before (and enjoyed them) then I would recommend this wholeheartedly.
Since I am reviewing the set the issues that need consideration are those such as packaging and presentation. Its really a case of what isn't here than what is, since what is presented is stylish in a minimalist fashion. The dvd set offers short descriptions of each film on the rear of the cover, and a good deal of each film's production credits printed on each disc. That's about it, and that's fine, because at £35 its the only place you can get some of these films on UK Region 2 dvd. The Violent Cop disc comes with a lengthy and in-depth documentary that appears to have been made in 1999, as well as a commentary by Chris D (author of 'Outlaw Masters of Japanese Film'), who is a tad dry but informative. Sonatine features a commentary as well.
All in all what is here is very good, but there isn't much more than the main features. The effect of the presentation is a little 'low-frills', but that can be pleasing. In a way, its perfect for Kitano, since his work (especially his early films) is low-cost, low-key, yet (and this is corny I know) high in entertainment!
In reviewing a boxset of six films, it seems better to review the films as a whole. A buyer will come to this set and ask themselves why they should. Someone who has seen Sonatine should ask themselves if the non-violent content drew them in as much or more than the Yakuza scenes. In fact if you have seen any of these films before (and enjoyed them) then I would recommend this wholeheartedly.
Since I am reviewing the set the issues that need consideration are those such as packaging and presentation. Its really a case of what isn't here than what is, since what is presented is stylish in a minimalist fashion. The dvd set offers short descriptions of each film on the rear of the cover, and a good deal of each film's production credits printed on each disc. That's about it, and that's fine, because at £35 its the only place you can get some of these films on UK Region 2 dvd. The Violent Cop disc comes with a lengthy and in-depth documentary that appears to have been made in 1999, as well as a commentary by Chris D (author of 'Outlaw Masters of Japanese Film'), who is a tad dry but informative. Sonatine features a commentary as well.
All in all what is here is very good, but there isn't much more than the main features. The effect of the presentation is a little 'low-frills', but that can be pleasing. In a way, its perfect for Kitano, since his work (especially his early films) is low-cost, low-key, yet (and this is corny I know) high in entertainment!
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
To everyone who loves Kitano this is an excellent collection! It is great to see the evolution of Takeshi as a director. Love it!!!
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