Violent Cop is Japanese cinema at its best, and also Takeshi at his best. The movie is gripping, not only due to the in-your-face violence, but also due to emotion between the character of Takeshi and that of his sister. A lot of the emotional bond they share is implied, but it gives the movie much more depth than the average cop thriller. Though it may not be easy to watch for a western audience due to its pace, Violent Cop is still one of the more accessible movies in Japanese cinema. A masterpiece, like Sonatine and the acclaimed Hana-Bi.
Review of Violent Cop
