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Battle Royale - Two Disc Special Edition [2001]
 
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Battle Royale - Two Disc Special Edition [2001]
DVD ~ Tatsuya Fujiwara
4.5 out of 5 stars  (141 customer reviews)
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Product details
  • Actors: Tatsuya Fujiwara, Aki Maeda, Taro Yamamoto, Chiaki Kuriyama, Sousuke Takaoka
  • Directors: Kinji Fukasaku
  • Format: Box set, PAL, Special Edition, Widescreen
  • Language Japanese
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: All Regions
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: Tartan Video
  • DVD Release Date: 23 Feb 2004
  • Run Time: 117 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  (141 customer reviews)
  • DVD Features:
    • Main Language: Japanese
    • Available Audio Tracks: DTS
    • Sub Titles: English
    • Disc Format: DVD 9\DVD 5
    • Scene Selection
    • The Making Of Battle Royale
    • Battle Royale Press Conference
    • Instructional Video Birthday Version
    • Audition And Rehearsal Footage
    • Special Effects Comparison Featurette
    • Tokyo International Film Festival 2000
    • Battle Royale Documentary
    • Basketball Scene Rehearsals
    • Behind The Scenes Featurette
    • Filming On Set
    • Original Theatrical Trailer
    • Special Edition TV Spot
    • TV Spot Tarantino Version
    • Directors Statement
    • On Screen Filmographies
  • ASIN: B00013YQEW
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 6,453 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)
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Reviews
Amazon.co.uk Review
With the Japanese currently leading the way in thought-provoking cinematic violence it’s only fitting that Kenta Fukasaku’s Battle Royale is being touted as A Clockwork Orange for the 21st century. Based on the novel by Koshun Takami, the film opens with a series of fleeting images of unruly Japanese schoolkids, whose bad behaviour provides a justification for the "punishments" which will ensue. To be honest, anyone who has grown up with Grange Hill will view these aggressive teenagers’ acts as pretty moderate, but in the context of Japanese culture, their lack of respect is a challenge to the traditional values of respecting your elders. Once the prequel has been dispensed with the classmates are drugged and awaken on an island where they find they have been fitted with dog collars that monitor their every move. Instructed by their old teacher ("Beat" Takeshi) with the aid of an upbeat MTV-style video, they are told of their fate: after an impartial Lottery they have been chosen to fight each other in a three-day, no-rules contest, the "Battle Royale". Their only chance of survival in the "Battle" is through the death of all their classmates. Some pupils embrace their mission with zeal, while others simply give up or try to become peacemakers and revolutionaries. However, the ultimate drive for survival comes from the desire to protect the one you love.

The film looks like a war-flick on occasions, with intense Apocalypse Now-style imagery (check out the classical score blasted over the tannoys with sweeping shots of helicopters). Yet, Battle Royale works on many different levels, highlighting the authorities’ desperation to enforce law and order and the alienation caused by the generation gap. But whether you view the film as an important social commentary or simply enjoy the adrenalin-fuelled violence, this is set to become cult viewing for the computer game generation and beyond.

On the DVD: Battle Royale has been re-released in this new and improved version. Now offered in progressive scan, utilising NTSC technology which has enhanced the picture quality. Please be aware though that not all DVD players are compatible, if unsure your best to opt for the first release.--Nikki Disney

DVD Description
The most controversial Japanese film of the millennium returns in a Special Edition version, featuring more violence, more characterization and an alternate ending that sheds fresh light on the events of the film. Comes in standard box packaging and now with additional DTS audio track.

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