Not even the magic of a child can't get you out of hell, it just comes after you.

Rating: 7/10 (12 October 2003)

It took some getting use to but the distraction of gore hides the substance of director T.'s quirky tallent. The first scenes tell it all. The surealistic passes are a nice touch, spelling the need to think beyond the surface--If you so incline to go there. I personally think the plot would have been tighter if Bill remained faceless, as the protagonist was nameless. And, I would have liked a little more of the sword maker's story. Notwithstanding, I would recommend it to those who think like I do, who seek sub-cultural archetypal parallels. For me, this is a picture of those giants of hell, who seek to transcend thier just deserts through child birth and family, or through rising to the pinpoint of power. They find the mysterious hand of justice will recycle the worst of them only to maintain the rest in a rising line of cruelty.