Quote Originally Posted by farplaner
I'm trying to remember the opening... was that in the milk bar or in the sports car? And what do you mean grueling? It's not like it's boring (which is a connotation I connect with that word).

I've seen Ichi the Killer on my cable guide, but haven't watched it yet. I became disappointed on learning that it wasn't about legendary Zatoichi: the blind swordsman, who has inspired many movies. I've watched all of them (as far as I know) and would like to see more. If anyone here likes non-typical "samurai type movies" then I highly suggest anything involving Zatoichi...especially starring Shintaro Katsu.
It's in the milk bar. And when I said grueling, I meant that some of the imagery is especially hard to take, if you're squeamish, which it really is.

And as for Ichi the Killer.......be forewarned, it's an especially violent and graphic movie.