Ichi the Killer

I can see how some might find indie Japanese director Takeshi Miike's total disregard for any standards of good taste appealing. It is certainly unrestrained. Unfortunately it seems that the film is little more than an excuse for Miike to indulge in his excesses. It's also certainly a stylish film about the Japanese underworld. It's even energetic for a genre that's know for its energy, but violent to the point of masochism. I may be able to respect Miike as a filmmaker, but I have little desire to see any of his other films.