versus (4k image)Versus (4 of 5) ..DVD
My hatred of Indie films in the mainstream, allows me to wait till the cream rises to the top before viewing. That theory also works for foreign films. Action films always seem to work better for me cause the less words, the less I have to take my eyes off the scenery to read. Versus was a true cult film in Japan in 2000 and as with a lot of popular japanese films , once you have a good thing going, someone feels the need to cheese it out by acting goofy or in some cases-stupid. While this film has such elements, they are kept to a minimum. The film tells the story of an ancient battle in the Forrest of resurrection, where a samurai is killed protecting a young woman. We fast forward to the present where a gangster is picking up two escaped cons in the same forest. When the deal goes south we found out why it-s called the Forrest of Resurrection. As one of the escapees and a kidnapped girl fight off zombies and the gangsters mob. But there is something special about this gangster, and the escape, and the girl. As the whole ancient battle takes place again in the same spot-with the same souls. Of course now, we have automatic weapons as well as swords. Fun and deep, all at the same time. A little choppy but some good camera work with-The Matrix- feel. The blood and guts are silly (reminded me a lot if Peter Jackson-s first film BAD TASTE) but the posing and fighting were shot to look like some of the best Manga and Anime movies.

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