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| | deseretnews.com - Movie review: Fireworks (Hana-bi) | Deseret Morning News Web edition |
 | | Kitano's films display very Hong Kong-like characteristics, and his latest, "Fireworks (Hana-bi)" is an exceptional piece of filmmaking, a drama that blurs the line between the ultra-violent cop movie genre and weepy but moving melodrama, and does it very convincingly. |
 | | The storyline revolves around Yoshitaka Nichi (Kitano), a guilt-ridden, former detective who blames himself for neglecting his wife, Miyuki (Kayoko Kishimoto), and for not being there when his longtime partner, Horibe (Ren Osugi) was paralyzed during a police stakeout. |
 | | "Fireworks (Hana-bi)" is not rated but would certainly receive at least an R for violent fistfighting and gunplay, gory makeup effects, profanity and some vulgar references. |
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