Izo (2004)

Takashi Miike, what are we going to do with you? What can we do? Izo is a "poignant anti-war piece with some fine visual styles and some very brutal action. And a great guitarist." Says DeadlyOutlawREKKA from Tha' streets, London, England. Izo is a samurai demon who walks the earth in constant agony. Or maybe it's the viewer that's in constant agony. If you thought "Gozu" was hard to swallow, just walk away from this one. If you enjoy blood spurting battle vignettes over and over, and over again, maybe consider adding this one to your platinum collection. Personally I think this was a total dud. I'm usually quite accepting of Miike's work, and often enjoy his "far out antics". but this one was a little too deep space for me. Sorry Miike, better luck next time.
4 out of 10. /cry
Izo (2004)