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Ichi the Killer

Movie
2001
2h 9m
R
Japanese
Action, Crime, Horror
User Score: 
7.1
Critic Score: 
59
Ichi the Killer' Poster
As sadomasochistic yakuza enforcer Kakihara searches for his missing boss he comes across Ichi, a repressed and psychotic killer who may be able to inflict levels of pain that Kakihara has only dreamed of.
Ichi the Killer Poster

Ichi the Killer

R
Movie
2001
2h 9m
Japanese
Action, Crime, Horror
As sadomasochistic yakuza enforcer Kakihara searches for his missing boss he comes across Ichi, a repressed and psychotic killer who may be able to inflict levels of pain that Kakihara has only dreamed of.
Rating
WATCHMODE
7.1
IMDB
Ichi the Killer (2001) on IMDb
CRITIC SCORE
59

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Directed By: Takashi Miike
Written By: Sakichi Sato (Screenplay)

Featured Comments/Tips

dawtmaytrikx says...
10 years ago
A movie I could love, were it not for the extreme changes of pace.
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KainSir says...
2 years ago
Really bizarre and confusing movie. The story was a bit hard to follow but I absolutely loved the 'over the top' violence/gore. Excellent acting from both Kakihara and Ichi.
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JupiterNomad says...
one year ago
The movie has a hard-to-follow plot with slow pacing, which makes it challenging to fully grasp it. It excels in its cinematography, offering captivating shots and an immersive aesthetic. That stops when the gore shows. It is so bad it is funny. Overall the effects and CGI are so bad it's comedic. It's important to note that the movie's depiction of violence, particularly against women, is undeniably difficult to watch. The unflinching brutality is disturbing. Kakihara is greatly designed both visually and as a character. It's such a waste of a design put into this movie. I wish they utilized his character more.
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guzzlima says...
5 months ago
An extreme movie, one of the most violent I've ever seen, the level of sadism and perversity in it is exaggerated. The story begins in a simple way, and as it develops it gains more layers of bizarreness and complexity, especially in relation to the two main characters. The pessimistic atmosphere is present at all times, and is mixed with scenes that are closer, more immersive, and others that are frenetic and extremely graphic.
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Featured User Reviews

Jaitower
6/10  one year ago
Despite the issues in the diegesis, both in terms of pacing and the immense number of characters, the film manages to keep the audience engaged thanks to its intriguing cinematography. This is mainly due to the well-executed choice of shots, color palette, and editing style. However, the abrupt tran More
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FLY_
9/10  5 months ago
Over the top gore fest, even if most of it is not even shown. Two main characters way of the beaten track. A bunch of sick and mad characters. A lot of memorable ideas and scenes, both for their visual appeal and their disturbing undertones.

If you're into blood geysers and people getting split i More
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