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2003
R
Kino International
1 h 48 m

2003
R
Kino International
1 h 48 m

Summary A comic, violent, tragically hip first feature that brings a fresh new look to a classic genre, the couple-on-the-run. Derived from a manga, the bizarre collection of characters in this gangster story have been brought to life in an eruption of vivid color, surf punk music, flashy designer wear, outlandish campyness and one long, fast p...

Directed By: Katsuhito Ishii

Written By: Minetaro Mochizuki, Katsuhito Ishii

2003
R
Kino International
1 h 48 m

2003
R
Kino International
1 h 48 m

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Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 6 Critic Reviews

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Summary A comic, violent, tragically hip first feature that brings a fresh new look to a classic genre, the couple-on-the-run. Derived from a manga, the bizarre collection of characters in this gangster story have been brought to life in an eruption of vivid color, surf punk music, flashy designer wear, outlandish campyness and one long, fast p...

Directed By: Katsuhito Ishii

Written By: Minetaro Mochizuki, Katsuhito Ishii

Critic Reviews

Metascore

Mixed or Average Based on 6 Critic Reviews

17% Positive
1 Review

67% Mixed
4 Reviews

17% Negative
1 Review

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Metascore

Mixed or Average Based on 6 Critic Reviews

17% Positive
1 Review

67% Mixed
4 Reviews

17% Negative
1 Review

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TV Guide Magazine

Exceptionally satisfying and enormously entertaining.

By Ken Fox FULL REVIEW

New York Daily News

Its crazy non sequiturs and anything-goes performances do lend it a certain cult appeal.

By Elizabeth Weitzman FULL REVIEW

The non-linear plot makes for confusion and, except for the inspired final shootout, the action sequences are mediocre.

By V.A. Musetto FULL REVIEW

Christian Science Monitor

The movie is visually impressive, but Ishii's virtuoso style can't overcome the flatness of the comic-book story he's telling.

By David Sterritt FULL REVIEW

Falls into the clotheshorse cliché: all dressed up and no place to go.

By Ed Park FULL REVIEW

The New York Times

The emotional impact of Shark Skin Man is negligible.

By Dave Kehr FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Tohokushinsha Film Corporation (TFC)

Release Date Apr 16, 2003

Duration 1 h 48 m

Rating R

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