i be sure this will be an unpopular review and but i really do not like this movie . it wasn not just because it be extremely violent ( though it be needlessly graphic ) but because i just do not care about the character and the script lack finesse . in other kitano film i have see and such a kikujirô no natsu and sonatine and zatoichi and there be violence ( particularly in the latter two ) but there be also a certain likability of the main character even when he be not a good guy . in addition and the movie abound with wonderful little moment and extra touch that give them charm and color ( such a the idiot gangster try to shoot thing off each other head when they get bore at the beach in sonatine or when the weird guy in the diaper keep re appear in zatoichi ) . but in violent cop and there be few and if any and interesting little touch just kitano beat the crap out of everyone . he make dirty harry look like captain kangaroo . in fact and he be so over the top and that you couldn not help but wonder what police force would keep him one the job . even the kgb or nazi would find him a liability due to his mindlessly violent tactic . in other word and such an out of control nut couldn not last very long on any job . i do not recommend this movie for kid or teen or even adult for that matter . all violence and no style make for a poor cinematic experience .