Riki Takeuchi seethes as the embodiment of rage in this pulpy Yakuza thriller from director Takashi Miike.
Some uneven pacing might make the middle of this movie seem to drag, but the incredible opening scenes and the apocalyptic finale make it worthwhile.
Probably the best thing about Deadly Outlaw Rekka is the soundtrack. The action scenes in this movie are all edited to synch up with a Japanese psychedelic rock album from the 1970's. It sounds very contemporary and very cool.
Recommended to fans of Miike-style weirdness or those familiar with the generally slower, more deliberate pace of Japanese film. | 
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