Versus

RS: 3of 4 Stars

2001 Action

For years, Asian-cinema fans have been raving about Versus, a Japanese zombies-vs.-gangsters action-horror comedy that plays like Quentin Tarantino remaking The Evil Dead while on a speed binge. The subtitled commentary by director Ryuhei Kitamura and the cast and crew is even crazier -- it sounds like it was recorded during an all-night sake session. The film is being released in three versions: rated, unrated and unrated bonus, which comes with a second disc of extras. Be sure to get the unrated version for maximum insanity.

PETER KENIS
(August 14, 2003)