The third of the 'Dead or Alive' trilogy is set in a post-apocalyptic Yokohama where the population is kept under rigid control by a lunatic gay mayor. Android Show Aikawa is a mellowed out drifter who has hooked up with a gang of rebels who kidnap hardboiled cop Takeuchi's son, setting the wheels in motion for a blood drenched rumble. Lots of nods to Bladerunner, THX-1138, The Matrix, The Terminator and other sci-fi classics in this blisteringly paced and brutal thriller from the always enterta find out more...

A sub-Bladerunner actioner, beautifully shot and technically crafted with some quality fight scenes, but too many longeurs, an unfocused plot and rather shallow characters. Having said which, a number of sci-fi buffs have really enjoyed this story of functionalised humans struggling to get in touch with their emotions in the bleak future world that Ridley Scott created in aforementioned movie. An obvious labour of love. find out more...