Takashi Miike

[agentknight]

So far I've only seen Audition (which currently holds a rightful place in my top 20) and if that's anything to go by he is an exceptionally talented filmmaker. I plan on seeing Visitor Q, Ichi The Killer and The Dead or Alive series soon.

[criterionmaster]

I HATE Miike! He is talentless. When his film is suppose to be funny its not. He is to violent and his films are pointless and overrated. I cannot stand him. I DISPISE Audition, waste of time that isn't good at all. His films are just a jumbled mess and the scripts for his films def. don't help.

[agentknight]

Heh, I think I like this thread.

[captainofbeef]

I personally liked Audition. Have to see Ichi the Killer.

[PTAhole]

I'm inbetween on Audition. To me, it was nothing special, but I don't hate it.

[criterionmaster]

I despise Audition. But I don't hate it as much as Ichi! Ichi's attempts to be funny but just makes me cry at how unfunny it is. It is just a jumbled mess of violence for no reason and pointless scenes! Makes me want to :barf: when I think how bad he sucks, but how people actually give him credit! I mean come on Audition one of the scariest films EVER! Please spar me.

[captainofbeef]

Its not all that scary. Definitely not one of the top 10 best as some have said. But it was a good movie to me. I am going to Blockbuster tonight I think, I might have to pick up Ichi the Killer.

[criterionmaster]

Don't waste your time/money on that pile of shit.

[mixed]

Would you be to get it anyway, Its R or NC-17...

Anyway, I dont mind Miike. I've seen quite a few of his films. I dont think he's hugely talented but he does good things with his budget and comes up with films that are original and unique. He also has a fast workrate. I think his best film is Visitor Q or Audition. Another thing, I think it really shows that he has fun making film and thats nice to see.

[captainofbeef]

Ya, I would be able to get it. The people at Blockbuster know me very well. They would let me get anything I asked for.

[nonfiction]

Wow, criterionmaster... you're uhh... quite... opinionated. I recommend for you to seek out Miike's The Bird People in China -- it's my favourite of his. It shows quite a different side of Miike.

And the guy has made over 70 films in just one decade; he's like a one man sweatshop. That alone is an accomplishment to me. =p

[kiddo]

Ehh. I`ve only seen Audition by Miike, which I lliked very much, but as a general rule:

Quality over quantity

[criterionmaster]

nonfiction said:

Wow, criterionmaster... you're uhh... quite... opinionated. I recommend for you to seek out Miike's The Bird People in China -- it's my favourite of his. It shows quite a different side of Miike.

And the guy has made over 70 films in just one decade; he's like a one man sweatshop. That alone is an accomplishment to me. =p

Yeah, I obviously can't give up on a director so many people love after only seeing two of his 70 plus films. I am bound to come across more of him someday. If I ever willingly pick to watch a Miike film I will try the one you mentioned.

[slapshot63]

Ive only seen Audition and while it wasn't as good as I had hoped it would be, it wasn't a bad film. It was s l o w for sure but it was entertaining throughout. Definetly not a classic by any means though.

[ie]

Honestly, all I've seen of Miike's work is this: the ending of Ichi the Killer and a clip of this weird rape scene in Ichi the Killer.


Um, yeah.

I'd lean more toward criterionmaster's opinions, but I'll say: the ultraviolence doesn't interest me much. So I'll just keep my opinion that I don't really care for Miike to myself.

[nonfiction]

The Bird People in China has no violence.

[ie]

I'd probably have to check it out then.


Although it'd be just like all the heavy metal bands that release a power ballad. Then all the people that liked the power ballad say "hey, all this other stuff is too loud!"

[mixed]

Before giving up on Miike you have got to see dead or alive 2. The first one is a shitty film but this one has nothing to do with the first one and is a totally beautiful and delicate exploration of childhood and friendship. It has a bit of violence, but nothing to over the top. Its also quite funny, unique and well shot. I really love Kenichi Endo to, he's a good actor. I urge you to see it.

Its probably the best work Miike has done, alongside Audition and Bizita Q.

[ie]

I haven't completely given up on Miike, I just have had little to no interest in checking out his movies lately. Eventually. Don't worry.