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WORTH WATCHING: MIXED
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Is An Eye for an Eye and a Hole for a Hole Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2015)

Kenji, the young head of Kato yakuza organisation, just got out of the jail. He comes home and founds out the opposing Sawaki yakuza is invading Kato's territory. Sawaki recruited ...

✨ The Quick Verdict

SKIP IT

If you are a fan of Romance cinema, then An Eye for an Eye and a Hole for a Hole offers a standard experience that justifies its existence in the 2015 landscape.

👥 Target Audience

Fans of Romance films
casual viewers seeking light entertainment

📔 Detailed Analysis

📖 The Core Premise

An Eye for an Eye and a Hole for a Hole returns to the screen in 2015, bringing a fresh narrative to the Romance genre. At its heart, the film explores complex themes wrapped in a compelling storyline. As the plot unfolds, we see characters navigating a world where stakes are high. "Kenji, the young head of Kato yakuza organisation, just got out of the jail. He comes home and founds out the opposing Sawaki yakuza is invading Kato's territory. Sawaki recruited Ikeyama and asked him to kill Kenji, but Ikeyama was Kenji's lover who exchanged the cup of brothers in a jail."

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. In An Eye for an Eye and a Hole for a Hole, even the presence of Ryuichi Tsukuba struggles to save a script that feels disjointed. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good Romance. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is An Eye for an Eye and a Hole for a Hole worth your time? If you appreciate Romance films that take risks, this is likely a decent one-time watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, An Eye for an Eye and a Hole for a Hole misses the mark on several fronts. With a runtime of 63 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Skip It.

⏳ Time Investment

63MIN

At approximately 1.1 hours, the film requires a standard time commitment.