Is Unification of Japan 59 Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2023)

📖 The Core Premise

With the release of Unification of Japan 59 (2023), audiences are invited back into the world of Crime. 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. "One day, while Himuro (Yasufu Motomiya), Tamura (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi), and the Yamazaki clan are watching the news, they hear shocking news. Gang members had barricaded themselves in the area and fired at the police officers who arrived. When Himuro learns that the scene is Tokorozawa, he wonders if it is Shima from the Sugimasa group. According to Sahara (Takayuki Kaneba) of the special investigation team, the incident was triggered by a tip-off that Gota, a member of the Sugimasa-gumi, was the head of Shabu, but Miyazono, the head of the Sugimasa-gumi, would have done something like that. Himuro couldn't accept that there was no such thing."

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. In Unification of Japan 59, even the presence of Yasukaze Motomiya struggles to save a script that feels disjointed. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good Crime. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is Unification of Japan 59 worth your time? If you appreciate Crime 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, Unification of Japan 59 misses the mark on several fronts. With a runtime of 71 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Skip It.