| "Suicide Club" is a unique viewing experience that is difficult to categorise. Part horror, part detective thriller, part social commentary, it is a brave and unique film.
"Audition"'s Ryo Ishibashi stars as the detective investigating bizarre group suicides of young people in Japan. Ishibashi is excellent as always as the world-weary Kuroda.
The opening sequence to this film has to be seen to be believed! The film doesn't hold back in the blood department and scenes are awash with the red stuff. However, the blood and guts play second fiddle to the intriguing storyline.
There are uncomfortable scenes in "Suicide Club", particularly the ones involving a bowling alley from hell. Some viewers will be offended by the uncompromising content.
4.5 stars. Just make sure you watch this thought provoking film to the very end as every moment of this tale contains clues to its meaning. Splendid. |