Suit Yourself or Shoot Yourself!! The Escape
dir. Kiyoshi Kurosawa · 1995
Life often presents absurd challenges that force individuals to confront their own choices and the consequences of their actions.
Feature
Organized Crime
Mood
Comedic
Look
understated realism with occasional surreal touches
Structure
episodic, weaving together multiple character arcs
Plot
Hapless gangsters are hired by the yakuza to tail his daughter. Once the identity of the boy she's dating has been unveiled, the boss offers a reward for his capture.
Why watch
"Suit Yourself or Shoot Yourself!! The Escape" is a riotous romp through the absurdity of organized crime, where hapless gangsters flounder in their efforts to navigate the chaotic web of yakuza demands and personal folly. This film artfully blends dark humor with poignant commentary on the unintended consequences of violence and miscommunication, making it a unique gem in the indie film landscape.
Cultural context
1990s Japanese cinemayakuza film tropesexploration of masculinity