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★ WORTH WATCHING: MIXED
Editorial Verified
Is Sure Death! Brown, You Bounder! Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (1985)
When the Shogunates greatest secret is stolen, the fate of the nation hangs in the balance. The Shogunate sends an incompetent cop, Tanaka, to Kyoto to act as a stalking horse. Hop...
✨ The Quick Verdict
ONE-TIME WATCH
If you are a fan of Drama, Crime, Action cinema, then Sure Death! Brown, You Bounder! offers a standard experience that justifies its existence in the 1985 landscape.
👥 Target Audience
✓ Fans of Drama films
✓ Fans of Crime films
✓ Fans of Action films
📔 Detailed Analysis
📖 The Core Premise
Sure Death! Brown, You Bounder! returns to the screen in 1985, bringing a fresh narrative to the Drama, Crime, Action 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. "When the Shogunates greatest secret is stolen, the fate of the nation hangs in the balance. The Shogunate sends an incompetent cop, Tanaka, to Kyoto to act as a stalking horse. Hoping the thieves will kill Tanaka and the Ninja Spies will kill the thieves. But what the Shogunate doesn't realise is that Tanaka's even more incompetent assistant Mondo is in fact the leader of a gang of revengers for hire, there motto is "Sure Death" (or your money cheerfully refunded). Mondo doesn't know that everyone knows about the secret, but they all think he does. Poor Mondo, he not only has to deal with crazed Shogunate extremists, oddball ninjas, crooks who work for the Emperor and bicycle riding foreign death squads. He also have to deal with a wife and a crazy mother-in-law!"
🎬 Performance & Direction
A movie's success often hinges on its execution. Makoto Fujita does well with the material given, though the script occasionally limits their range. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good Drama. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.
🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)
Is Sure Death! Brown, You Bounder! worth your time? If you appreciate Drama, Crime, Action 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, Sure Death! Brown, You Bounder! is a mixed bag with some redeeming qualities.
With a runtime of 121 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.
Our recommendation: Watch on OTT.
⏳ Time Investment
121MIN
At approximately 2.0 hours, the film requires a standard time commitment.