Bad Lands

Harada delivers once again. The core of the plot is pretty basic, if you've seen a few crime flicks there's nothing too novel there. But the way Harada opens up the narrative is quite impressive, slowly revealing important information while keeping some bits in the dark to keep the mystery alive. Add to that an incredible performance by Sakura Ando, a stylish presentation, and a handful of memorable scenes and what you get is another great film. Harada always manages to add something extra to his film, Bad Lands is one of his prime accomplishments to date.