BlackCloud Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 Has anyone seen this film? It is a Japenese film by Kinji Fukasaku about 42 high school students who are forced to kill each other on an uninhabited island. It's been banned in america, and I think it was pulled from theaters in Japan, even though it was a box office hit. I think they were worried teenagers would start rioting, and such. I could be wrong. I didin't think it was that violent, but more shocking because of the fact it's teenagers killing each other on an island. I strongly recommend you see this film, you'll probably have to download it on Kazaa to get it though. Batoru rowaiaru aka Battle Royale (2001) (International: English title) http://us.imdb.com/Title?0266308 Take a look. :sleep: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keldyn Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 For what reasons exactly do you "strongly recommend" it? Sounds to me like something any sane person would be better off avoiding. :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aem4162 Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 You don't think it's violent that teenagers are killing each other on an island? How is that different from them doing it in school? Or does that amuse you, too??? Why would you even recommend something like this to people? :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 Sounds interesting, think I'll have to investigate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackCloud Posted July 26, 2003 Author Share Posted July 26, 2003 rofl aem4162 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keldyn Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 rofl aem4162 had second thoughts eh? :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 Its ment to show how the competative nature of Japans youth could go out of control, it sounds sick, but it also sounds like its been thought out quite well. And it was given a 15 rating, so can't be that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rezza Veteran Posted July 26, 2003 Veteran Share Posted July 26, 2003 yeah, battle royale is a fantastic film. its not just about showing the killing, it tries to explore what people are capable of. and its also a bit of a political statement i think, about the way the japanese government are treating the problems of youth crime. i highly recommend it, too. i wasn't aware that it had been banned anywhere, you can get it on video/DVD here in the UK i think. in fact, one of my mates has a copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
av666 Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 It's a superb film - the second one is just about to be released in Japan too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceminess Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 is the movie in english? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackCloud Posted July 26, 2003 Author Share Posted July 26, 2003 (edited) inflammatory statements removed. -Keldyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrope Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 Ouch, access denied. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aem4162 Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 (edited) Maybe they'll have a movie of kids killing their families next. You guys are <snip> :argh: Edited July 26, 2003 by Keldyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 (edited) You guys are <snip> I'm sure that breaks neowin rules, and I think you should watch the film before passing such harsh judgement. I know I will, I like being open minded. Edited July 26, 2003 by Keldyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterHaze Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 A lot of movies have violence and sicker things going on so I don't see why this would be pulled from viewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaos34 Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 :blink: I thought it was a pretty good movie... it kind of shocks you with the violent content but if you can handle it, ithe movie's pretty interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Bull}{Dog~ Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 (edited) Maybe they'll have a movie of kids killing their families next. You guys are <snip>. What next eh? Books of kids marooned on an island and how they start fighting when they split into 2 groups and 2 of em get killed..... seriously.. if this is a film showing kids fighting for the fun of it then I would understand your view. But I feel you should do a little more research on the film/subject before you go off at people about it. Its like someone blaming Doom for a head case shooting up his school. Oh wait, that already happened too... Edited July 26, 2003 by Keldyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rezza Veteran Posted July 26, 2003 Veteran Share Posted July 26, 2003 (edited) Maybe they'll have a movie of kids killing their families next. You guys are <snip> :argh: anita, the idea of the film is not "watch kids kill each other!", its a film which is supposed to make you think. have you ever read lord of the flies? that book gives you an idea of what the author thought about what children are capable of... and involves a gang of them ritualistically killing one of their number, yet is widely considered to be a very good book, because it MAKES YOU THINK. you have to have an open mind to be able to appreciate it. have you ever enjoyed watching a film where somebody gets shot? did you call yourself a loser for liking it, because it contained violence? please don't resort to personal insults. Edited July 26, 2003 by Keldyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xp1ode Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 well how do you know the movie is not to show you the horrors of life in other countries i mean, why does everything have to ammuse anyone just because they post it here at neowin, some people just are really quick at judging, i hope im not offending anyone but like some people have said why not keep an open mind, if you think the movie is going to be something terrible then maybe watch it first and then post comments, aem4162 this is not meant to you is just that everytime someone posts something that they like, other people cant realize that is their opinion and maybe if you experience it or if you were to watch the film den maybe you could see why and what he likes about it, maybe he is just a insane person, well ok thats him he likes that stuff but if someone else doesnt like it i dont think is ok to just call dem losers or stupid or something. on another note i would like to see the movie to see what his hype is all about even tho i dont like the idea of teenagers killing each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noir Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 (edited) Maybe they'll have a movie of kids killing their families next. You guys are <snip> :argh: How about actually watch the movie before you start flaming? Edited July 26, 2003 by Keldyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron901 Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 there has been a lot of threads created about Battle Royale. ;) anyway i love the film! :) can't wait to see Battle Royale II in 2004! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uniacid Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 hmm I'll have to get my hands on this movie :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 I'm sure that breaks neowin rules, and I think you should watch the film before passing such harsh judgement. I know I will, I like being open minded. Just make sure your brain doesn't fall out. Sheesh. What on earth is the point of this movie? What are they trying to prove? What good is going to come from it? If it's entertainment, then people need serious help. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrope Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 Ok I just want to make it known that, while it isnt my decision, restricting BlackClouds account based on what he said he is ridiculous. I saw his response and it was nothing worse than Anita's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macster Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 I'm sure that breaks neowin rules, and I think you should watch the film before passing such harsh judgement. I know I will, I like being open minded. Just make sure your brain doesn't fall out. Sheesh. What on earth is the point of this movie? What are they trying to prove? What good is going to come from it? If it's entertainment, then people need serious help. :rolleyes: The movie was meant to make u think and learn something But if you close your mind and just think its some sick entertainment, then you just learn nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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