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  • 13 Assassins (2010)
    Review preview for 13 Assassins

    Ultimately, what you see is what you get in 13 Assassins. Lots of blood and death and despicable cruelty.

    Robert Munro · 4 out of 5
    A retired samurai has to assemble a squad of assassins and set a town-sized trap.
  • Penalty Loop (2024)
    Review preview for Penalty Loop

    Whilst we’re still reeling, trying to figure out the rules, Araki introduces an unexpected human element.

    Jennie Kermode · 4 out of 5
    A man carefully plans and carries out the murder of the man whom he blames for his girlfriend's death, only to wake up with a confirmed sense of déjà-vu and his target alive and well, repeating the same routine as the day before.
  • Sukiyaki Western Django (2007)
    Review preview for Sukiyaki Western Django

    With arrows, in particular, Miike keeps one-upping himself, aided by his trademark commitment to going all the way with action sequences no matter how silly they may become.

    Jennie Kermode · 3.5 out of 5
    A nameless gunfighter arrives in a town ripped apart by rival gangs and, though courted by both to join, chooses his own path.
  • Tekkonkinkreet (2006)
    Review preview for Tekkonkinkreet

    Tekkonkinkreet is beautiful, and ably uses its visual appeal in service of an exciting fable.

    Andrew Robertson · 4.5 out of 5
    Two young boys try to stop gangsters taking over their city.

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