Review of Dead or Alive: Final (2002) by Jason J — 30 Apr 2011
Sadly the weakest of the DOA trilogy but it's still a lot of fun and it does contain a bonkers ending. This seems to be a satire of sorts on sci-fi movies with nods to Blade Runner, The Matrix and The Terminator.
The story is nothing new, and even the characters are easily understood and familiar, but there is something about Miike's gritty take on the conventions of genres and cinema that gives it an originality.
Who else but Miike could make three completely different and unrelated movies and tie them all together into a package that is both confusing and cohesive? Okay, so the ending is nuts but it was typical of Miike.
Expect the unexpected from him! Riki Takeuchi and Sho Aikawa are once again brilliant in their leading roles and have been in all 3 movies. There's a lot to like in this movie: a good sense of humour, exciting action and some very beautiful moments.
It's a great finish to the series. You could criticise it for being a bit cheesy, but isn't that part of the charm?
This review of Dead or Alive: Final (2002) was written by Jason J on 30 April 2011.
Dead or Alive: Final has generally received mixed reviews.
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