Tokyo
Tribe
(2015/XLrator Blu-ray)
Picture:
B+ Sound: B+ Extras: D Film: C
Tokyo
Tribe
(2015) is a bizarre Japanese musical that reminds me a little bit of
Baz Luhrmann film in that it's kinetic, crazy, and way over the top.
Directed by Sion Sono and Shion Sono, this colorful film is certainly
one of a kind.
In
a futuristic, alternate-world Tokyo, the city is made up of ghetto
slums and nightclub playgrounds where gangs of wayward youth rule the
streets. The city is carved up into 'hoods, and the crossing of
territorial lines quickly leads to riots and rumbles. On the turf
ruled by the savage yakuza Big Buppa, the simmering tension is about
to boil over into all-out war. Who will emerge victorious?
Territory, friendship, pride, love. Everything is put on the line in
a desperate struggle for supremacy!
Based
on a popular Manga series (Tokyo
Tribe 2
by Santa Inoue) and told almost entirely in rap verse by some of
Japan's top rappers), your enjoyment will be measured mainly by how
you feel about that statement.
Presented
in 1080p high definition with a widescreen aspect ratio of 2.39:1 and
an excellent sounding Japanese DTS-HD MA (Master Audio) 5.1 track
that does not disappoint, managing to deluver its variety of
different ideas and styles. Extras include a theatrical trailer.
If
you're into Japanese films or rap then this is one you don't want to
miss.
-
James Lockhart
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