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Cast Interview: Making Outrage
Cast Panel Interview
Premiere Q&A
Outrage Inside Out: Behind the Scenes Documentary
Cannes “Red Carpet” Premiere with Takeshi Kitano
U.S. Trailer
International Trailer
Cast Panel Interview
Premiere Q&A
Outrage Inside Out: Behind the Scenes Documentary
Cannes “Red Carpet” Premiere with Takeshi Kitano
U.S. Trailer
International Trailer
Editorial Reviews
In a ruthless battle for power, several yakuza clans vie for the favor of their head family in the Japanese underworld. The rival bosses seek to rise through the ranks by scheming and making allegiances sworn over sake. Long-time yakuza Otomo has seen his kind go from elaborate body tattoos and severed fingertips to becoming important players on the stock market. Theirs is a never-ending struggle to end up on top, or at least survive, in a corrupt world where there are no heroes, but constant betrayal and vengeance.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
ignore the hype and the fact that its kitano... very ordinary glamorisation of a dysfunctional lifestyle led by one dimensional men...
7 of 10 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Illegal Casinos, Corrupt Cops, Sake fuelled Violence in this Japanese Gangsta Thriller!
February 10, 2012
Format:DVD
This is a Japanese gangsta flick from the directorial hand of Takeshi Kitano. It is a full throttle story of the Yakuza and the various families (or crime syndicates) that control the Kanto region. It is full of intrigue and double plotting but the one thing that runs as a vein throughout this film is violence. Good old fashioned, medieval, nasty violence.
The Uber crime Lord is called Mr Chairman and actually does dress like some despotic ruler of a `democratic republic' like say North Korea. Even his servants wear the same white tracksuits - even when they are serving dinner, I think you will find that Debretts classes that as a massive faux pas, but hey these are Japanese Mafiosi types and so probably aren't well read.
He discovers that two of his under lords have made some sort of pact to be `sworn brothers' whilst both serving time in one of Japans 1 star detention facilities. This he does not like and so demands that a sort of insult be done to prove that not all brothers do get along. Well one thing leads to another and as face is lost, and a few other bits - like fingers-, the retaliations ramp up. The land and powere grabs all come at a price and the fortunes of each change with the rapidity of a guns magazine being emptied.
This is acted, directed and filmed in a stylish and no holds barred way. It just roars along, and keeps the shocks coming. There are some well inventive ways of dealing with your enemies and some brutal violence that made me squirm. The Japanese codes of honour and rampant disrespect to your underlings are heavily in evidence. This is just naked greed meets unfettered ambition in a tsunami of double crosses and violence and I thought it was excellent.... Read more ›
The Uber crime Lord is called Mr Chairman and actually does dress like some despotic ruler of a `democratic republic' like say North Korea. Even his servants wear the same white tracksuits - even when they are serving dinner, I think you will find that Debretts classes that as a massive faux pas, but hey these are Japanese Mafiosi types and so probably aren't well read.
He discovers that two of his under lords have made some sort of pact to be `sworn brothers' whilst both serving time in one of Japans 1 star detention facilities. This he does not like and so demands that a sort of insult be done to prove that not all brothers do get along. Well one thing leads to another and as face is lost, and a few other bits - like fingers-, the retaliations ramp up. The land and powere grabs all come at a price and the fortunes of each change with the rapidity of a guns magazine being emptied.
This is acted, directed and filmed in a stylish and no holds barred way. It just roars along, and keeps the shocks coming. There are some well inventive ways of dealing with your enemies and some brutal violence that made me squirm. The Japanese codes of honour and rampant disrespect to your underlings are heavily in evidence. This is just naked greed meets unfettered ambition in a tsunami of double crosses and violence and I thought it was excellent.... Read more ›
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Amit Talpade
Format:Amazon Instant Video
Bloodletting, ruthless killing and unbridled violence are all a part of this film about power struggles between two Yakuza families, who have been played against by the chairman ( Kitamura Soichiro). He plays this game in such a way that each family will eventually destroy them selves and then he will be able to take control over them.
There begins a ritual of grisly killing and disappearance of the actors on the screen who die in quick succession where there are no survivors. If grisly killings carried out by men in sharp suits is your cup of tea. Three stars 2/22/2012
There begins a ritual of grisly killing and disappearance of the actors on the screen who die in quick succession where there are no survivors. If grisly killings carried out by men in sharp suits is your cup of tea. Three stars 2/22/2012
By Ninaandbren
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Awesome film and great blu ray quality. Kitano violence is perfectly suited for blu ray -- heightens the effect. A must have for any Kitano fan.
By jo
Format:Amazon Instant Video|Amazon Verified Purchase
Gripping story with a twist. Easy to read sub -titles. Enjoyed the non traditional mafia story. Definitely put this on your watch list.
By SquidKid
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Another great addition to my Asian Movie Collection. This flick was great in all aspects. A must buy for Avid Collectors.
By D. Marchenko
Format:Amazon Instant Video
Great movie, unexpected developments, great cast, extremely well done, totally Japanese! Mr.Kitano is great, on the par with Mr.Mifune's best work
By Pat S.
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Above average Yakuza film good story action mayhem!Good transfer and deal with thier codes and sense of honor nice peek at Japan!Good shipping speed!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Don't Bother
Waste of time that I will never get back! Fails as a Yakuza movie. There has to be better Yakuza movies available.
Published 4 months ago by Frequent Amazon.com buyer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
DVD is just as described and arrived very quickly. Seems to be new with no damage or wear. Good job.
Published 4 months ago by James H. Kwon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Complete masterpiece
A movie about the proceedings and going-ons of a japanese yakuza clan. Being a person that lived in Japan, I find that this movie actually portrayed the life as a japanese mafia... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Gregory Kabyemela
5.0 out of 5 stars
OUTRAGE is Outstanding
I have been an avid fan of Beat Takeshi for many years and appreciate his writing, editing, directing and mostly his acting. Very natural but so real. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Joseph Murphy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Certainly not for everyone
Takeshi's nihilistic gangster flicks are always going to be polarizing, and Outrage is no different. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Egarbas
4.0 out of 5 stars
Typical Takeshi
Very good typical Takeshi yakuza genre. I liked it. A bit more basic than the typical twists and turns, but worth watching.
Published 7 months ago by Terrahawk
2.0 out of 5 stars
DEJA VU ALL OVER AGAIN
This is your typical organized crime film where competing families play "King of the Hill." You get the feeling of deja vu when you watch it. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Michael
