
Set in the an alternative future where unemployment is rife and the youth have become rebellious, adults of the world see an alternative, the Battle Royale Act. A combination of reality tv and a government legislation where if the young do not behave, they will become the latest "contestants" in this brutal, hyper stylized and ultra violent game show. It's kill or be killed with only 3 days to compete!


With 42 characters to focus on you may feel that the development may be hampered as there is only so much time one can remember who is who and what purpose they have in driving the film forward plotwise. Some are just on-screen to die a quick bloody death, whereas some we follow on a journey of mayhem leaving a trail of bodies. A few rise to the challenge whilst some others resist and try to fight back in an effort to escape. That's the films only flaw as we are only really left with a few to root for. In a way it helps disguise the real heroes amongst the villians.
From the extreme and sometimes convoluted deaths, there are stark contrasts with occasional touching moments and it can become slightly unsettling. It's not something for those who are appalled easily as the humour isn't obvious and to some may be slightly twisted. As certain situations arise throughout you are left considering what the film is trying to say. A visceral ride where nothing is taboo and the violence is glorified to such extent that may leave you feeling numb. A rebel without of cause? Look deeper, you'll see the bigger picture.
Acting3.5/5
Technical Merit 4/5
Narrative 4/5
Entertainment 4/5
15.5/20
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