i recently purchase sonatine boxed with the bind swordsman represent zatoichi and just get around to view both . i have become a big fan of the japanese cinema but these be the first kitano film i have have the pleasure of view . i have to admit i be hooked . i can not remember the last time i recoil in shock from a bloody shoot out and laugh until i cry 15 minute later . the scene on the beach with the guy in the sumo ring bounce around like the paper cutout in the early scene be hysterical . i think i will give it a couple day and watch it again because there be lot of detail i miss the first time around . definitely a thought provoking movie .