Master filmmaker Sion Sono
(Love Exposure; Cold Fish)
describes his
frenzied, gleeful new masterpiece as “an action film about the love of
35mm.” Featuring Sono’s trademark excess and outrageousness, infused
with an affection for the previous century of Japanese cinema. This is
Sion Sono with his talent and unique vision completely unleashed.
There’s
a war going on, but that won’t stop an inexperienced but eager wannabe
film crew from following their dreams of making the ultimate action
epic. Ten years ago, yakuza mid-boss Ikegami led an assault against
rival don Muto. Now, on the eve of his revenge, all Muto wants to do is
complete his masterpiece, a feature film with his daughter in the
starring role, before his wife is released from prison. And the
filmmakers are standing by with the chance of a lifetime: to film a
real, live yakuza battle to the death…on 35mm!
End
lessly
irreverent and wildly, hilariously visceral,
Why Don’t You Play In Hell?
is a Tarantino-esque ode to the yakuza films of yore, and features an
over-the-top, blood-soaked finale for the ages.