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Crows Zero
クローズZERO
2007 130 min Japan PG-13 18+
★7.2
Action, Comedy, Crime
Director: Takashi Miike
💬 Based on the comic
«Crows»
byHiroshi Takahashi
Trailers
Description
The students of Suzuran High compete for the King of School title. An ex-graduate yakuza is sent to kill the son of a criminal group, but he can't make himself do it as he reminds him of his youth.
Worldwide:
$22.04M
Starring
Shun Oguri
Actor
Kyôsuke Yabe
Actor
Meisa Kuroki
Actor
Awards
3 nominations total
Key opinion
Crows Zero is widely praised as a stylized, high-energy action film that successfully captures the aesthetic of manga and anime through vibrant cinematography and a compelling soundtrack. While some viewers find the plot simple or the narrative repetitive, most appreciate the charismatic performances and the film's exploration of youthful ambition, loyalty, and hierarchy.
| Score | The soundtrack features a high-energy, chaotic rock style that perfectly complements the film's intense, rhythmic action sequences. | |
| Cinematography | The film utilizes striking, manga-inspired visuals and fresh camera work to create a unique atmosphere that sets it apart from traditional Western action cinema. | |
| Acting | The casting is frequently lauded, with Shun Oguri and Takayuki Yamada delivering magnetic performances that ground the film's archetypal characters. | |
| Acting | While many find the characters deeply compelling and memorable, others argue that they are flat, predictable, or lack sufficient psychological depth. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the storytelling are divided; some view the simple narrative as an effective vehicle for exploring themes of power and honor, while others dismiss the cycle of gang fights as an incoherent, pretentious spectacle devoid of stakes. |