Suzuki’s dreamlike imagery and almost surreal atmosphere elevates what otherwise could easily have been an overheated B-movie melodrama. The plot is awkward and far-fetched at times, but the filmmaking is so stylized, it sometimes ends up having a fable-like quality to it. A fascinating piece of work.
A good example of Seijun Suzuki's ability to actually make a whole-heatedly serious film.
This movie rocked my world. The suffering of the main character was so potent, so violent, I couldn't help be sucked into this film.