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At the dawn of the new millennium, Japan is in a state of collapse. Unemployment is endemic and school violence is out of control. The beleaguered government retaliates with Battle Royale... Each year, a randomly chosen class is pitted against itself on an abandoned island in a cruel game of survival. The rules of the game are simple: 1) it lasts three days; 2) Each player starts with food, water and a "weapon"; 3) if more than one player survives, everyone dies (by detonating special electronic necklaces; 4) there is no escape. Takeshi Kitano plays a downtrodden teacher turned Battle Royale operation leader. As the game progresses, terror and panic challenge the students' fragile trust in each other. But despite the game's brutality, the adolescent players remain obsessed with their crushes, their petty grudges - and their dreams...

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  • 6 hours ago 1 of 1 episodes seen
    j3dmed
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    While it was years ago that this movie was premiered in movie houses, the emotional impact and the unforgettable story continue to make this one of the best cinematic experiences ever. Tatsuya Fujiwara and Masanobu Ando gave excellent performances.

    The story revolves around a group of young students who were forced to survive at all cost during a time in Japan when chaos and violence ruled the streets. In order to make sure, the youth are aware of their predicament and to ensure that the adults continue to rule, only one of them can survive and thus the lesson is learned.

    Never mind the comparison with The Hunger Games, because Battle Royale is way way better than the other movie.
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  • Apr 4, 2012 1 of 1 episodes seen
    kdramamad
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    It was good slightly slow at the beginning and got a bit boring in some parts. Overall it was a good storyline. Thou it freaked me out after. Its about suviving but also involves love somehow too. The acting was pretty good aswell they all did very well. The music was good and I could defently watch it again despite the fact it wud probley freak me out again. Beware it is very gory
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  • Both are about a society who forces pupils to fight each other till dead. In Battle Royale everyone wants to survive, in Tokyo Gore School everyone wants to hide their secrets, even if it costs the life of their friends.
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  • Both are futuristic,death oriented,concerned about the society and the youth.
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Battle Royale

Battle Royale

Title

  • Main Title: Battle Royale
  • Native title: バトル・ロワイアル
  • Also Known as: Batoru rowaiaru

General Details

  • CountryJapan
    TypeMovie
  • Released Date: December 16, 2000
  • Average Duration 1 hr. 54 min.
  • Genres: Youth

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