DVD Shinjuku Triad Society
Arts Magic DVD

image

Lacks a bit of sharpness, which is easily understandable as this one of Miike's early misdeeds. A bona fide remasterization would not have come amiss. Enjoyable colours, still.

sound

Good dolby stereo sound which highlights some very over-the-top sound effects.

subtitles

Good.

special features

Interesting extras, including two interviews with director Miike, and one short interview of the film's editor Yasushi Shimamura. The longer interview allows us to discover how Miike and his pal producer Toshiki Kimura landed such an opportunity at Daiei. Also features a full length commentary by Midnight Eye's main editor Tom Mes.

menus

Comes as a single DVD, or packed with the rest of the trilogy—Rainy dog and Ley lines—in a box-set. Single DVD tested here; neat cover and menus.

quality/price ration

Still a decent way to enjoy this interesting shocker for those eager to document the history of Miike's cinematographic madness.
All our thanks to ArtsMagic USA for providing us with the DVD.

08 October 2004
VincentP | his/her reviews