Destruction Babies (2016)

This is an incredibly ugly movie that I nonetheless enjoyed and couldn't look away from- that's pretty meta considering that this seems to be the crux of the film itself. The violence depicted, rather than being glamorised, is spontaneous and often cruel, yet you the watcher, and the people within the film, follow it with eagerness. Rather than helping the wounded or stepping in (until it's too late, at least), the spectators of the brawls are content to stand by, film the action, post it on social media to riotous public interest- and in Kitahara's case, join in with sadistic glee. Destruction Babies doesn't exist to entertain, it exists to educate, or at least warn, of the transformative effects of violence on a personal and social level. Violence isn't so much of a trait as a disease that can breed within one person and spread to many, many more.
Yagira Yūya had about three or four lines in total but he was absolutely incredible in the most disturbing way possible. Suda Masaki and Komatsu Nana over-acted in some instances but they played their roles with a near-despicable prowess. If you don't like seeing a lot of blood this might not be the best film to watch to wind down.

(SMH people shouldn't instantaneously give a film a poor review without considering its purpose)

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Okay I was supposed to ignore this movie bc eventho I LOVE Nana and Suda, I haven't seen good reviews about this movie. Alas, I watched Nana and Suda's movie together and I NEEDED to see hem onscreen together again so I caved in and I.... surprisingly liked the movie? Don't get me wrong! Yes, it has a very shallow plot; yes it has lots of violence and yes there are some scenes that might trigger some people BUT the bad reviews gave me enough warning for those so when I watched it, I was prepared for the movie to be horrible but it turned out to be a decent movie afterall.

Yuya did SO GOOD at his role. He nails every expressions (he doesn't really talk so that was very important) and really tells us what needs to be said in just a stare!! I'm definitely a fan now!! He's also really hot lol

Suda did great too! The character development was really nicely done, if I haven't seen some clips from the movie beforehand I wouldn't have expected that (I know it's written in the synopsis but I forget them really quickly bc i wanna be surprised while watching haha)! He really suit these kinds of deliquent, uncontrollable & one-tap-away-from-beating-you-up roles!

Nana!! What a bitch! She does it really well!! I wish we could've seen more of her (she does have a lot of scenes but i stan her so it can never be enough for me lol). Once again, chemistry between her and Suda was great (be warned though bc Suda's really abusive on this one).

I'd give it 6.5/10! Some long shots could've been shorter. Plot could've had more substance. Though, I interpret it as watching a boy spiral down towards destruction. It was enough for me to go on with the story.

Ps. Nijiro is here too! He did great as well! Him and Yuya coukd really pass as brothers visually. I wish I could've seen more of him too.

Also, the ending was great, gave me goosebumps.

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