Why a 5.8?
I don't understand, seriously. I'll start by saying this was no masterpiece and that I can name other 10 Sion Sono films better than this one, but a 5.8? I think it was pretty well executed, the story was ok, maybe a little typical on the whole thing about rival gangs and stuff, but at least the fact that it was incorporated with prostution and that the gang members are pimps, that was somewhat original to me.
And most importantly, it has heart. There's so many films that are all about catch-phrases and ridiculously heroism and special effects, specially graphic novel adaptations. This film felt interisting all the way through and I actually cared for the characters. There's several films that get mad praise and ratings around the 7s and 8s while not having the passion and the beauty that this film has. Or are you gonna tell me The Avengers has more heart than this film?
To me, this film is a low to a solid 7.