Gary Hartman
WARNING!!! This is the English Dubbed version of the film! I love this movie, but not enough to watch it dubbed in English! Am I alone in thinking if "Director's Cut" is used to describe a product for sale, and that director was Japanese, that the original Japanese audio should be part of the purchase? Movie itself gets 5/5 starts, reduced 2 stars on Google for tricking me into buying a dubbed title (I should not have to click "Read More" at the bottom to find out the original audio is missing)!
Erik G.
It's quite rushed, deaths are cringy in a poor-acting way, and minimal character development. Granted, it's a two hour movie trying to cover a 600 page book with many points of view, but some parts are just painful. If so much has to get cut for time, I don't get why things get altered when they are included. Even by 2000s standards, the overall movie is fairly cringe. I've seen worse, but I'm not sure why this is a cult classic.
Shanna Allison
Battle Royale is a movie that will definitely stick with you. It's a dark and thought-provoking story about a group of students who are forced to fight to the death. While it's not an easy watch, it's a powerful commentary on society and the pressures that young people face. The suspense is intense, and the characters are complex. If you're looking for a movie that will make you think, this is definitely one to check out. However, be warned, it's not for the faint of heart