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Recruited by a clandestine police organisation, "K" (played by J-Pop Sensation Aya Matsuura), must stop a plot by student radicals to create anarchy in Japan. Armed with a hi-tech steel yo-yo, and a new name, she must infiltrate an elite high school to find the terrorists. However, she finds an even more sinister plan is about to unfold.
Directed by Kenta Fukasaka of Battle Royale and Battle Royale II fame. Spectacular stunts choreographed by Yokoyama Makoto stunt co-ordinator on the US version of Power Rangers. Eye popping yo yo effects by World Champion Takahiko Hasegawa.
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> Making of Yo Yo Girl Cop
> Japanese TV Spots
> Press Conference
> Premiere Footage
> Cast & Crew Interviews
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Just think about it Young Girls in Short skirts and tight fitting clothes jumping about with Yo Yo's as weapons,Cool .
Well that's just what you get with this film from 2006 produced from the guys that did Battle Royal.
Starring J-Pop girl Aye Matsuura who plays Saki a young girl caught up with the law with a Mother in the same situation in the States,and her only way out is to go to Japan with a Detective and go under cover in a High School as a agent to discover the strange happenings going on.
What she uncovers is a plot by Terrorists to cause anarchy on a major Scale ,and it's all gonna happen within the next 72 hours,so Saki has to act fast.
Armed with a high tech steel Yo-Yo Saki has to discover why a former student(also a special agent) Blew herself up with a bomb in a crowded street and why is there a countdown timer on social internet site about bullies run by a student of the school counting down to zero ,with the words Enola Gay beneath it.(Enola Gay was the name of the plane that dropped the bomb on Hiroshima).
This is a Fun film that starts off with Saki as a delinquent arrested in the States ,it also shows that this girl takes no prisoners in the early action scenes.But there is also a underlying story about bullies within schools and the story does concentrate on this in a more sympathetic view for a while (resulting in not a lot of action).But when the film kicks in to gear the action is good and enjoyable with Saki's early failing in using her Yo-Yo proficiently.
Some of the scenes can be a bit dark in places ,i don't know if that's the way the film was shot or the version i had.But looking at it i would say it's the film in general.
One thing for sure Aya Matsuura has a onscreen presence ,and it's that that makes this film work.Now i like my J-POP but i must admit i have not heard of her prior to viewing this film (i will be sure to find out more).
All in all i enjoyed this movie ,yes it's set up for a sequel and yes there is one ,whether it will be as good or better then this you will have to wait and see.
Well that's just what you get with this film from 2006 produced from the guys that did Battle Royal.
Starring J-Pop girl Aye Matsuura who plays Saki a young girl caught up with the law with a Mother in the same situation in the States,and her only way out is to go to Japan with a Detective and go under cover in a High School as a agent to discover the strange happenings going on.
What she uncovers is a plot by Terrorists to cause anarchy on a major Scale ,and it's all gonna happen within the next 72 hours,so Saki has to act fast.
Armed with a high tech steel Yo-Yo Saki has to discover why a former student(also a special agent) Blew herself up with a bomb in a crowded street and why is there a countdown timer on social internet site about bullies run by a student of the school counting down to zero ,with the words Enola Gay beneath it.(Enola Gay was the name of the plane that dropped the bomb on Hiroshima).
This is a Fun film that starts off with Saki as a delinquent arrested in the States ,it also shows that this girl takes no prisoners in the early action scenes.But there is also a underlying story about bullies within schools and the story does concentrate on this in a more sympathetic view for a while (resulting in not a lot of action).But when the film kicks in to gear the action is good and enjoyable with Saki's early failing in using her Yo-Yo proficiently.
Some of the scenes can be a bit dark in places ,i don't know if that's the way the film was shot or the version i had.But looking at it i would say it's the film in general.
One thing for sure Aya Matsuura has a onscreen presence ,and it's that that makes this film work.Now i like my J-POP but i must admit i have not heard of her prior to viewing this film (i will be sure to find out more).
All in all i enjoyed this movie ,yes it's set up for a sequel and yes there is one ,whether it will be as good or better then this you will have to wait and see.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I must admit that I bought this on a whim, having not read any reviews on here. What really decided me was Aya Matsuura in a schoolgirl costume on the cover, I didn't know if it was going to be comical or just action packed. Watching it I found that it was neither, but still very good despite that. Why this has caused such a difference of opinion amongst people is possibly the title, and the fact that it isn't necessarily what you would expect in a Japanese film. Lets be honest, people wouldn't go on so much about it being bad if it was French.
Our heroine is recruited by a police intelligence agency to infiltrate a school and find out why the children are blowing themselves up. They are also aware that these children have often logged onto the website Enola Gay (a reference to the plane that dropped the Bomb on Hiroshima) and that they are showing that something will happen in three days time. Our heroine is eqiupped with a yo-yo, mobile phone and fake identity, as well as a school uniform.
Infiltrating the school she soon finds that there is an institutional blindness to bullying and that at least one pupil is self harming. As she delves deeper she finds that the pupils are being exploited, willingly and otherwise to cause mayhem. But who is ultimately behind it? And is there an ulterior motive?
With some martial arts action with a yo-yo this film highlights the effects of bullying and how it can affect people. In places slow moving, as well as a couple of bloopers, this film is still well worth watching, but don't expect something that will be an all out action movie. Included on this dvd are extras, including interviews with the cast and crew.
Our heroine is recruited by a police intelligence agency to infiltrate a school and find out why the children are blowing themselves up. They are also aware that these children have often logged onto the website Enola Gay (a reference to the plane that dropped the Bomb on Hiroshima) and that they are showing that something will happen in three days time. Our heroine is eqiupped with a yo-yo, mobile phone and fake identity, as well as a school uniform.
Infiltrating the school she soon finds that there is an institutional blindness to bullying and that at least one pupil is self harming. As she delves deeper she finds that the pupils are being exploited, willingly and otherwise to cause mayhem. But who is ultimately behind it? And is there an ulterior motive?
With some martial arts action with a yo-yo this film highlights the effects of bullying and how it can affect people. In places slow moving, as well as a couple of bloopers, this film is still well worth watching, but don't expect something that will be an all out action movie. Included on this dvd are extras, including interviews with the cast and crew.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Teen secret agent Saki Asamiya attempts to track down and stop terrorists. Her weapon of choice is a steel yo-yo. As ludicrous as this synopsis sounds? The film is very tame by Japanese standards. Yes there are some over the top action scenes. But it also deals with the real issue of bullying. This is the third film in the Sukeban Deka series. I have to admit that I knew of the others but have not watched them. But that is fine because this film easily stands alone. Although I thought the plot was good. The film really suffers from pacing problems. It tries too hard to be serious and emotional. These dull scenes between the high octane action scenes really make the film drag. I can't fault the action. The real stand out scene being when Saki goes up against the yoyo welding female baddie. And the two girls have a Yo-yo battle. Aya Matsuura is wonderful as Saki. She maybe cute and innocent looking, but she was really believable as the tough rebel teen. And given the fact that she wears a school girl outfit throughout, helped me to enjoy her performance even more.
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yo-yo girl cop
I was not sure adout this one but after watching it a couple of times it sort of grows on you the story is a bit iffy but it's just for the fun realy
Published 9 months ago by P. A. Pratt
She's a girl on a mission and she's armed ...with a yo-yo.
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Published 16 months ago by GeekZilla
Please please please save your money, don't buy this!!!!
I love decent Martial Arts movies and have a huge collection. Some are very good, some good, some ok, and some dire. This falls between ok and dire. Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2009 by Arry
Poor After A promising Start.
This films gets off to a great start with an exploding schoolgirl,a James Bond style credit sequence and Yo Yo Girl being recruited but then slows right down til the last 15... Read more
Published on 20 Jan 2009 by Conrad1965
Well worth a look.
While this film is not everybody's cup of tea, it is still alot better than many give it credit for. Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2009 by Andrew J. Gibbs-ripley
What's with kids today?
It must be tough being a teenager in Japan today, what with ghostly phone calls, ancient curses and now websites promoting suicide bombings, the latter of which is the subject of... Read more
Published on 8 Oct 2008 by John P. Yates
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