Sukiyaki Western Django [Blu-ray] : Kaori Momoi, Koichi Sato, Quentin Tarantino, Takaaki Ishibashi, Teruyuki Kagawa, Yoshino Kimura, Yusuke Iseya, Sansei Shiomi, Masanobu Ando, Yutaka Matsushige, Hideaki Ito, Shun Oguri, Masato Sakai, Ruka Uchida, Takashi Miike

Sukiyaki Western Django is a cult classic film directed by Takashi Miike, a prolific director known for his creative and unconventional approach to storytelling.

This remake of Sergio Corbucci's 1966 Spaghetti Western, Django, combines elements of Japanese gangsterism and operatic musings on the Western form to create a wild and unexpected viewing experience.

The film follows two feuding clans in 19th century Nevada as they search for hidden treasure, leading to a series of betrayals, murders, and unexpected twists. The film boasts an impressive cast, including Kaori Momoi, Koichi Sato, Quentin Tarantino, Takaaki Ishibashi, and Teruyuki Kagawa, delivering admirable performances that add to the film's energy and excitement.

The dynamic camerawork and almost tongue-in-cheek performances make for a fun and entertaining viewing experience. While the story does lose some momentum past the halfway point, Miike fills the void with creative new ways of filming bloody mayhem, making for an action-packed and thrilling ride.

The Blu-ray release includes two discs and a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes.

Overall, Sukiyaki Western Django is a must-see for fans of cult classics, Spaghetti Westerns, or simply great filmmaking.