Visceral Violence in a Beautifully Shot Film

Rating: 10/10 (11 April 2004)

This movie sticks with you long after you leave the theater. Some of the scenes are absolutely unforgettable because of the lurid violence that is displayed in a rather documentary-like format. The cinematogrpahy and editing are simply brilliant. The story, told in a non-linear fashion, hits you with a memorable scene and/or line at all the right times. This film sets the benchmark one notch higher for ultra-violent dramas in the spirit of Pulp Ficiton and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. The original part about this one (besides its rapid, jump-cut-style editing) is that all of the main characters are essentially children.