Sonatine
Shochiku | Release Date: April 10, 1998 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Generally favorable reviews based on 22 Critic Reviews
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1
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CNNPaul Tatara
Kitano, thankfully, displays the occasional flash of showmanship, and he certainly establishes a unique tone, but troublesome things like plot and pacing don't seem to be to his liking. Read full review
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Boston GlobeJay Carr
Sonatine is less stylish and affecting than Fireworks. Its deadpan satire becomes indistinguishable from numbing slack as the waiting game is played out.[17 Apr 1998, p.F7]
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