Great movie ideas usually take flight from having a solid script.
Be it an adaptation fromanimeormanga.
Mangais comics and graphic novels that originate from Japan.
‘Ichi The Killer’ (2001)
This film is certainly not for the faint of heart.
Not to mention that the film series serves as a major inspiration forQuentin Tarantino’sKill Bill(2003-2004).
In other words, zombies.
‘Edge of Tomorrow’ (2014)
Even Hollywood understands the appeal of Japanesemanga.
Kiriya intensifies his battle skills with each cycle and desperately finds ways to escape his never-ending predicament.
Edge of Tomorrow(later retitledLive.
Edge of Tomorrowon home media) follows the source closely but with a few minor tweaks.
In this science-fiction war movie, the setting is changed to Western Europe.
‘200 Pounds Beauty’ (2006)
Beauty is painful.
In200 Pounds Beauty,Kim Ah-Joongholds a double identity.
Albeit not suitable for audiences of all generations,Battle Royaleinspires future movies to think outside the box.
It reiterates the vital role of contemplative youth in the future of a country.
‘Helter Skelter’ (2012)
How far will anyone go to achieve fame and admiration?
The iconic character even has a movie cross-over with Toshiro Mifune’s Yojimboin the 1970 filmZatoichi Meets Yojimbo.
The film boasts unforgettable action sequences while owning one of the most peculiar ending sequences.
‘Crows Zero’ (2007)
This is another film adapted from amangaby director Takashi Miike.
This time, with the students of the fictional Suzuhan All-Boys High School.
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