Oyuki kigan 0 Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 I was just thinking about him in another post. The guy has made many movies and is celebrated in western film circles. What am i missing? I find most of his stuff a waste of film (especially Battle Royale). Does anyone here like his work? Or know anything about him and why he is such a big star in Japan (for something other than a knack for dressing up in ridiculous costumes, i presume)? Link to post Share on other sites
montoya 0 Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 I find alot of his yakuza stuff is similar to Abel Ferrara flicks (Bad Lieutenant, King of New York) in that they are intense and brutal, but still kinda funny at times. In this genre, Kitano's films like Sonatine, Boiling Point, Violent Cop come to mind. Usually there's not the standard Hollywood build-up to action; instead, stuff just explodes, then becomes quiet again. Although a different genre, I also liked Zatoichi. He puts out so much stuff, you gotta pick and choose. Some is crap, some is pretty good. I didn't care for Battle Royale either. Link to post Share on other sites
Davo 1 Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 I've only seen Violent Cop which I thought was pretty good. Sick of seeing him on tv with all the other talento prats though. Link to post Share on other sites
Markie 0 Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 I enjoy Kitano Takehashi's work. Both his subtle imagery and his acting, I find entertaining. However, I must admit, he seems to have a sick sense of humour and that my be why many find his stuff tasteless. Maybe that's what I appreciate about him! Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 I don't need that type of violence. I take no happiness from it at all. I only do things that make me happy. Although I did enjoy the Milk Man by David Firth (check Fat Pie dot com) Link to post Share on other sites
Oyuki kigan 0 Posted November 24, 2004 Author Share Posted November 24, 2004 his acting was so subltle i didn't notice it. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted November 25, 2004 Share Posted November 25, 2004 I enjoyed Zattoichi too. That was great. I heard from a mate that he got wasted one night, drove, and got in a car accident which is why his face is so screwed up. Dumbass. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 I can't make my mind up about the guy. One minute he's made this decent flick, then the next he's got a stupid hat on and being really stoopid..... which is the real Beat. And why is he Beat? Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 It was a moped accident. He crashed into a utility pole and briefly became a Buddhist ascetic (for about a month or two). His films are utterly boring to me. Getting about with your shirt hanging out and wearing a poker face is NOT acting. Link to post Share on other sites
giggsy 0 Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 He's got this "cool" image over here - people, including myself, have not seen his "funny hats" side... Link to post Share on other sites
DumbStick 13 Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 I've never seen serious Beat Takeshi, only the stupid dickhead one. Link to post Share on other sites
rossirider 0 Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 I heard that the stupid silly Beat on TV is his way of mocking Japanese Television. Link to post Share on other sites
fukdane 2 Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 Well he sure does a lot of it..... Link to post Share on other sites
cow 0 Posted December 1, 2004 Share Posted December 1, 2004 He has his own tv channel on skyperfect too - is that full of the serious of seriously-stupid Takeshi? He gets on my nerves the few times I've seen him, though Sanma gets on my nerves more. Link to post Share on other sites
Oyuki kigan 0 Posted December 1, 2004 Author Share Posted December 1, 2004 the japanese kids i talk to all say he is really smart. Link to post Share on other sites
xxx 2 Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 I think he is smart, just likes to play a fool as well. I saw one of his programs on Sky perfect just a short while mind. It was a fairly laid back, fairly serious interview type program. He was smoking. Link to post Share on other sites
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