Plot: A politician gets blackmailed by a powerful Yakuza boss. The boss has incriminating evidence and in return, he wants access to the politician's wife. She's a famous dancer and the Yakuza boss is smitten by her. The politician can't but accept, but he has no idea what he's getting his wife into.
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May 22, 2024
Takashi Ishii is one of the best pinku directors around, though that's maybe because he doesn't always work within the general rules of the genre. Flower and Snake is a remake, but it feels very much like vintage Ishii. It's a film that indulges in kinks and offers an interesting mix of crime and erotica.
The intro's a bit basic, but once the wife is captured there are some stark images and memorable scenes. This film won't be for everyone, as it is quite graphic and kinky, but there's a lot more than mere titillation, and the finale is quite something. The first half keeps it from being a true personal favorite, but fans of Ishii should give this one a go.
October 15, 2005
[review pending]