Plot: Reiji is still undercover, trying to apprehend the leader of a big Yakuza clan for the trafficking and distribution of cocaine. He helped set up a lucrative deal with the Sicilian mafia, who have developed a way to turn cocaine into spaghetti. The shipment is supposed to arrive in Japan soon, but Reiji's big brother can't stand the idea of the Yakuza getting involved in the drug trade, and he messes up the production plant where the spaghetti is made. When news hits that the big chief is taking his leave an
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February 18, 2023
Miike's third and final part in the Mole Song trilogy. I really liked the first two films, this third one is by and large on the same level as the second. Miike isn't quite as edgy as he used to be, but this film is still pretty out there. Silly comedy, over-the-top situations, some vintage Miike wackiness, and a bunch of familiar faces make the two-hour runtime fly by. I don't understand why these films haven't been picked up for a Western release yet, but with the series done and dusted now, it's the ideal moment to release a neat box set. This was a lovely finish to a great series.