Battle Royale

[BigGrim]

Yeah, definitely read the book. While the movie itself is an entertaining watch, you don't receive the message about the social commentary that creates the background for the book. Everyone here has probably seen Japanese shows, animes, or movies where it shows the '"Gung Ho" spirit that the Japanese put into their work and schooling. It was a movement for generations past that helped establish Japan as an economic superpower, but nowadays life is a bit different. The Japanese economy can no longer guarantee jobs like they once did and some people are questioning the lifestyle that they grew up with and that their children are following where rigorous schooling is supposed to lead to a stable life.

Of course, if you're not interested in the background stuff and just want to see children killing one another, the movie's fine for you. I've yet to take a look at the sequel, but one does exist. Search for it too.

-Grim-