Overrated and overhyped

When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.

The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;

All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

Wow...Yes, Japanese cinema is absolutely bonkers! Many people on this board has said so, and i am definitely not arguing that fact!I do not know what other movies this director has made (haven't bothered to check yet), but one thing is certain: He desperately wants to do - nah, strike that, he desperately DREAMS about "doing" the heroine, Eihi Shiina! Not "doing" as in killing her, but "the other kind" of doing her! Just look at the juxtaposition in the scenes, the editing...it's sexy as hell despite all the gore...(which tends to get a little boring, to tell the truth...How many shots of limbs cut followed by the cameras lense getting sprayed by blood do a movie really need?!)Now, i don't blame him; she is gorgeous in all her scenes (no doubt because the director shot it like this), doing a good job at portraying a character we can believe in in this mess of a story...come to think of it, maybe this movie exists because of her? It's telling that i'd still want to see HER in another movie after having tormented myself sitting through this movie...

Set in a future-world vision of Tokyo where the police have been privatized and bitter self-mutilation is so casual that advertising is often specially geared to the "cutter" demographic, this is the story of samurai-sword-wielding Ruka and her mission to avenge her father's assassination.OK, so?All this movie proves is that the Japanese are truly insane.There is a huge problem inherent with the directing of this film:All the gore is filmed in super close up so you have no idea what you are supposed to be seeing!Who thought that one up? Not sure why some people said this is like RoboCop. It's not in the slightest. It's more like Kill Bill in some ways. Only bad.There are some crazy fetishes in this one. And none that are good.

I would give this movie 100 out of 10 if such a thing were plausible!The graphics and special effects were nothing if not top-notch and superior to anything I've viewed else-wise.And the acting... THE ACTING! Wowie!Don't forget the plot. DO. NOT. FORGET. THE. PLOT.The interpersonal relationships were so delicately and expertly crafted that I felt that the crafters of this film took a page from my diary! It captured the pure essence of life itself! Devine Excellence in Every Scene. I was simply SHAKING under the force of my sobbing by the end of the film. I'm sure all can relate to this film, how could anyone not? Bravo Japanese Filmmakers, your determination to produce only the UTMOST in quality cinematic entertainment. I salute thee.

Recently, I popped this film into my DVD player, not really expecting much. From the box, it appeared to be yet another Japanese film based on an anime (which I generally don't find that entertaining). In any case, I watch loads of Japanese films, as I'm learning the language. (Incidentally, the original Japanese language title for this film is: "Tokyo Cruel Police.")Five minutes into the movie, "Tokyo Gore Police" had my complete and full attention. I was stunned at what I was seeing. I've seen a lot of Japanese horror films and a lot of blood-soaked movies. But this film takes it to another level. "Tokyo Gore Police" has the ability to shock even those who are jaded and think they've "seen it all." "Tokyo Gore Police" is incredibly bloody and violent---maybe the most gory movie ever made. It makes the films of Takashi Miike seem tame by comparison.And it reminded me, once again, why I am a huge fan of Japanese cinema. Whereas today's Hollywood movies are dull, predictable and follow tiresome rules, you never know what to expect with a Japanese movie.This is particularly true with the horror genre. Hollywood-style predictability has ruined many a horror film for me. That's why many of the best horror films these days originate outside the Hollywood system.Do you think Quentin Tarantino is radical, cutting-edge and dangerous? If so, watch "Tokyo Gore Police." It makes Tarantino look like the over-rated, predictable bore that he really is."Tokyo Gore Police" stars the dazzlingly beautiful Eihi Shiina, who also appeared in Miike's classic, "Audition." She plays a ruthless cop who goes after bizarre, murdering monsters called "Engineers." There's a bit of "Blade Runner" in this film, as well as some Paul Verhoeven-style social commentary. In fact, I'm sure Verhoeven would approve of the over-the-top violence.And there is blood. Lots and lots of blood.If you like horror, blood & guts and bizarre cult films, be sure to check this film out.I give this film 9 out of 10 stars.