I thought this was one of the "announced, never completed" projects, but Tsukamoto's Tetsuo 3, shot in English, has indeed entered post production.
http://www.screendaily.com/asmik-ace-un ... 12.article
http://www.avmaniacs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12274
Tetsuo 3 (2009)
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Trailer links here:
http://www.avmaniacs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42935
http://www.avmaniacs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42935
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Re: Tetsuo 3 (2009)
Hmmm... maybe I need to watch it again, but back when the first one was released I watched it at a filmfest and I felt I wasted my money on it.
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It's so funny, there has been two or three of negative reviews and now sheeps around the world are cursing Tsukamoto to hell. Oh why did he have to fail? Why did he make a bad movie?
Tsukamoto should have bribed the press. Then fans would love the movie.
Tsukamoto should have bribed the press. Then fans would love the movie.
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Seems to have worked, though. The film has been re-cut.HungFist wrote:It's so funny, there has been two or three of negative reviews and now sheeps around the world are cursing Tsukamoto to hell. Oh why did he have to fail? Why did he make a bad movie?
http://wildgrounds.com/index.php/2010/0 ... ullet-man/
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Re: Tetsuo 3 (2009)
New extended cut of Tetsuo 1 coming the R2J next month.
- http://eiga.com/buzz/20100405/15/
- http://wildgrounds.com/index.php/2010/0 ... ut-on-dvd/
Not to be confused with the teatrical cut which will be re-released on R2J this month.
They just couldn't make it any more confising.
- http://eiga.com/buzz/20100405/15/
- http://wildgrounds.com/index.php/2010/0 ... ut-on-dvd/
Not to be confused with the teatrical cut which will be re-released on R2J this month.
They just couldn't make it any more confising.
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Re: Tetsuo 3 (2009)
My review
Tetsuo: The Bullet Man (2010 Final Cut)
Shinya Tsukamoto’s third Tetsuo project had a rough way to the cinema screens. Originally intended to be shot in USA, the film eventually found form as an English language movie taking place in central Tokyo (where else would Tsukamoto set his iron nightmares?). A handful negative reviews following the 2009 Venice Film Festival screening, and possibly the internet fan hysteria that resulted, got the director on his feet. Tsukamoto went back to the cutting room and re-edited his film. The Japanese opening was pushed back to spring 2010.
Enormous expectations turned overstated criticism, the new Tetsuo eventually lands somewhere in between the two. While not comparable to the original cyber punk classic by any means, it is certainly a fluent if flawed film, somewhat like Tetsuo II but without the early 90’s atmosphere that made that film a semi-classic. The storyline is similar to The Body Hammer, with Tokyo based American business man Anthony (Eric Bossic) struggling to keep his temper in control. The death of his son ultimately unleashes Anthony’s transformation into a walking weapon.
Tsukamoto’s decision to shoot the film in English may give gray hairs to those not accustomed to listening to Japanese supporting actors speak their lines in non-native language. Within Tetsuo’s already obscure world it doesn’t, however, really feel all that strange. Fashionable contrast-adjusting hurts the film a bit more, although it’s the lightning fast editing and shaky camerawork that are the film’s biggest shortcomings. While Anthony’s uncontrollable bursts of rage never should look like choreographed ballet, it does occasionally become too difficult to see what exactly is going on in the action scenes.
The previous Tetsuo films – especially the first one – dealt with strong sexual undertones. These are missing from The Bullet Man, which gives a brief spotlight on family life before quickly sliding to the industrial nightmare imagery. On this field the new Tetsuo, while falling far from its potential, is at its most entertaining. Rough edged man mutates into metal junk movies can never be too many in number. Special effects work is also convincing with plenty of traditional handwork on display. Small references – opening credits in the fashion of the original Tetsuo, Tomorowo Taguchi’s cameo – and of course Tetsuo composer Chu Ishikawa’s heavy soundtrack also make up for some the film’s flaws.
Tetsuo: The Bullet Man (2010 Final Cut)
Shinya Tsukamoto’s third Tetsuo project had a rough way to the cinema screens. Originally intended to be shot in USA, the film eventually found form as an English language movie taking place in central Tokyo (where else would Tsukamoto set his iron nightmares?). A handful negative reviews following the 2009 Venice Film Festival screening, and possibly the internet fan hysteria that resulted, got the director on his feet. Tsukamoto went back to the cutting room and re-edited his film. The Japanese opening was pushed back to spring 2010.
Enormous expectations turned overstated criticism, the new Tetsuo eventually lands somewhere in between the two. While not comparable to the original cyber punk classic by any means, it is certainly a fluent if flawed film, somewhat like Tetsuo II but without the early 90’s atmosphere that made that film a semi-classic. The storyline is similar to The Body Hammer, with Tokyo based American business man Anthony (Eric Bossic) struggling to keep his temper in control. The death of his son ultimately unleashes Anthony’s transformation into a walking weapon.
Tsukamoto’s decision to shoot the film in English may give gray hairs to those not accustomed to listening to Japanese supporting actors speak their lines in non-native language. Within Tetsuo’s already obscure world it doesn’t, however, really feel all that strange. Fashionable contrast-adjusting hurts the film a bit more, although it’s the lightning fast editing and shaky camerawork that are the film’s biggest shortcomings. While Anthony’s uncontrollable bursts of rage never should look like choreographed ballet, it does occasionally become too difficult to see what exactly is going on in the action scenes.
The previous Tetsuo films – especially the first one – dealt with strong sexual undertones. These are missing from The Bullet Man, which gives a brief spotlight on family life before quickly sliding to the industrial nightmare imagery. On this field the new Tetsuo, while falling far from its potential, is at its most entertaining. Rough edged man mutates into metal junk movies can never be too many in number. Special effects work is also convincing with plenty of traditional handwork on display. Small references – opening credits in the fashion of the original Tetsuo, Tomorowo Taguchi’s cameo – and of course Tetsuo composer Chu Ishikawa’s heavy soundtrack also make up for some the film’s flaws.
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Re: Tetsuo 3 (2009)
Tsukamoto and Bossick interview:
http://www.nypress.com/blog-6346-tribec ... amoto.html
And since I seem to have forgot to post the JP theatrical trailer, here you go:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87CCa0vXxn8
Alsom if you wanna take a brief look at the majestic new theme by Nine Inch Nails, here's the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=So1Me9gdCHw#t=2m38s
Been listening to that ever since I got back from the theater.
Now, time to prepare myself for the Shinya Tsukamoto festival that kicks off next week. DESTROY THE WORLD WITH YOUR LOVE.
http://www.nypress.com/blog-6346-tribec ... amoto.html
And since I seem to have forgot to post the JP theatrical trailer, here you go:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87CCa0vXxn8
Alsom if you wanna take a brief look at the majestic new theme by Nine Inch Nails, here's the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=So1Me9gdCHw#t=2m38s
Been listening to that ever since I got back from the theater.
Now, time to prepare myself for the Shinya Tsukamoto festival that kicks off next week. DESTROY THE WORLD WITH YOUR LOVE.
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Re: Tetsuo 3 (2009)
R2J DVD and BD coming 2010/11/04
DVD: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BBBJ-8631
BD: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BBXJ-2005
Remember, the film is mainly spoken in English (although it must be said Tsukamoto has a few lines in Japanese. I can't remember exactly how much... maybe one or two minutes worth of dialogue).
Just hoping the subtitles will not be burnt in like on the Assault Girls BD. That was a different publisher, though.
Also keep in mind Tetsuo 3 has been licensed to US... forgot which company. There's no news of DVD or BD yet, but I assume they are coming at some point
DVD: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BBBJ-8631
BD: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BBXJ-2005
Remember, the film is mainly spoken in English (although it must be said Tsukamoto has a few lines in Japanese. I can't remember exactly how much... maybe one or two minutes worth of dialogue).
Just hoping the subtitles will not be burnt in like on the Assault Girls BD. That was a different publisher, though.
Also keep in mind Tetsuo 3 has been licensed to US... forgot which company. There's no news of DVD or BD yet, but I assume they are coming at some point
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Re: Tetsuo 3 (2009)
New Midnight Eye interview:
http://www.midnighteye.com/interviews/s ... oto2.shtml
http://www.midnighteye.com/interviews/s ... oto2.shtml
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Re: Tetsuo 3 (2009)
Half a year late, but I never notice this before...
US trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMcueuVaqSE
A bit amateurish, but actually pretty cool.
US trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMcueuVaqSE
A bit amateurish, but actually pretty cool.