This is my first attempt at reviewing a film and I was inspired after watching a terrible film 2 nights ago.
I am a fan of exploitation films for their often high camp and equal parts high entertainment values. Having watched and enjoyed all of the Pinky Violence dvds that have been made available with English subtitles, Zero Woman: Red Handcuffs has got to be the worst in this genre that I've seen. It is not just a weak entry in the genre but a very weak film in general.
The redeeming points? This being a Pinky Violence film, you do get your share of blood, mayhem and T & A. But they hardly make up for the excruciating pain you are about to go through.
First, the acting is bad. Not the kind where it makes you laugh but the kind that makes you cringe and is very painful and awkward to watch. I'm all for bad lousy acting when it's campy but this is not. They look like they are actually TRYing to act badly.
The film is very choppy and a lot of what went on was rather unnecessary and makes no sense at all. Again, many exploitation films make little sense but this is just too much. Nothing makes sense in the film.
Zero Woman doesn't seem very powerful or ass-kicking. I was expecting her to kick ass but then again, with this plot, if she did, it would be over in 10 minutes. But she's just too weak.
And Miki Sugimoto isn't even that attractive. Reiko Ike has that sexiness, Meiko Kaji has the coolness but Miki Sugimoto has a fairly average body and a face that is barely good enough for a supporting role. Sorry Miki fans.
This film had the potential and it actually had a really good opening scene. But after that, the film went downhill all the way.
Watch this if you are a Miki fan or a Pinky Violence completist. If you are looking for a entertaining film or at least one that isn't painful to watch, then stay clear of this. However, if you have already watched this and actually enjoyed it, then do check out all the other pinky violence films that are available as they are all many times better than this one.
I am a fan of exploitation films for their often high camp and equal parts high entertainment values. Having watched and enjoyed all of the Pinky Violence dvds that have been made available with English subtitles, Zero Woman: Red Handcuffs has got to be the worst in this genre that I've seen. It is not just a weak entry in the genre but a very weak film in general.
The redeeming points? This being a Pinky Violence film, you do get your share of blood, mayhem and T & A. But they hardly make up for the excruciating pain you are about to go through.
First, the acting is bad. Not the kind where it makes you laugh but the kind that makes you cringe and is very painful and awkward to watch. I'm all for bad lousy acting when it's campy but this is not. They look like they are actually TRYing to act badly.
The film is very choppy and a lot of what went on was rather unnecessary and makes no sense at all. Again, many exploitation films make little sense but this is just too much. Nothing makes sense in the film.
Zero Woman doesn't seem very powerful or ass-kicking. I was expecting her to kick ass but then again, with this plot, if she did, it would be over in 10 minutes. But she's just too weak.
And Miki Sugimoto isn't even that attractive. Reiko Ike has that sexiness, Meiko Kaji has the coolness but Miki Sugimoto has a fairly average body and a face that is barely good enough for a supporting role. Sorry Miki fans.
This film had the potential and it actually had a really good opening scene. But after that, the film went downhill all the way.
Watch this if you are a Miki fan or a Pinky Violence completist. If you are looking for a entertaining film or at least one that isn't painful to watch, then stay clear of this. However, if you have already watched this and actually enjoyed it, then do check out all the other pinky violence films that are available as they are all many times better than this one.