Read BR2 to better understand BR

Francesco 2022-04-19 09:02:39

The vast majority dismissed the BR2 as worthless. Indeed, judging from the pretentious and exaggerated acting skills of the second teacher who replaced Kitano, I didn't think BR2 would be any better at first. In harsh words, BR2 just copied the empty shell of BR. For example, the protagonist selected some middle school students, and was still emphasizing the contradiction between adults and minors (in fact, BR only used this as an introduction), three The deadline of the day, the smart collar, the scheduled broadcast, etc., completely betrayed the core of BR, which is the reflection of human nature, and it is ridiculous to move out the goal of solving Qiyuan, and finally sent the army? Isn't it a waste of ammunition to send these students with absolutely no combat qualifications? . But in other words, BR2 is superfluous even if it continues to portray human nature. Even if BR fails to write all aspects of human nature, it can definitely be thought-provoking.
What was Director Fukasaku thinking? I don't think his old man is so confused. If we seriously reconsider his old man's legacy, we might be able to understand a little bit.
There is no doubt that the birth of BR was definitely strongly disputed by the society, and many of them must think that BR was too bloody and unacceptable, and director Fukasaku must have been questioned a lot because of BR. The director used his last breath to make this frankly really boring war film. Perhaps he wanted to occupy the audience with a sense of boredom, making them feel that war is a boring thing, as is violence and blood. Judging from the images of some war refugees in BR2, the director is naturally eager for peace. BR2 is probably the bloody redemption that director Fukasaku brought to BR. He wants to tell people that the focus of BR is not on blood.
If that's the case, we shouldn't be too hard on BR2 anymore, we should be deeply grateful to Director Fukasaku for bringing us such a wonderful work with his life.

(This post is part of my review of BR)

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Extended Reading
  • Robin 2022-03-26 09:01:11

    The film was originally directed by Fukasaku Shinji, but he died before it was completed, so he was succeeded by Fukasaku Shinji's son, Fukasaku Kenta (screenwriter of "Battle Royale"). Compared with the previous work, this film has a strong fable flavor, but it is full of comic comics. Although it continues the audio-visual confrontation of Fukasaku Shinji in the first episode and the documentary nature of news reports, the logic is more absurd and absurd. The conflict has become more extreme and the accusation that there is no peace under the American hegemony is not much new. Fukasaku Kenta is obviously more familiar and comfortable with comics, games and sci-fi, but not his father. The ambition and ability to build a future setting on the basis and reflect the ills of modern society can be said to be a waste of this subject that could have been filmed.

  • Letha 2022-03-19 09:01:07

    The King of Children gathers a small group of people who only know how to defend towers and dare to declare war. If you commit a second-degree crime, you must have capital. The magical tactical skill [extract the void from the girl] or the magical diplomatic skill [if you don’t believe me, I will take off]. Go play kids war. It is encouraging to see that if you want to make a breakthrough, Ning Dizhu is unwilling to be limited by the first routine.

Battle Royale II quotes

  • Subtitle: The world is now in the age of terrorism. The anti-BR act organization 'Wild Seven' leader Nanahara Shuya is wanted for his acts. The adults started a new game, under 'Justice'. 'New century Terrorist counter-measure alternative' A.K.A BRII

  • Sensei: Boy # 15 Makimura Shintaro, Girl # 15 Fukuda Kazumi.

    Shintaro Makimura: I absolutely refuse.

    Sensei: Huh?

    Shintaro Makimura: I absolutely refuse to participate.

    Ryo Kurosawa: Loser.

    Kazumi Fukuda: Sorry, but I'm going.

    Shintaro Makimura: Go right ahead.