There are certain things that cannot, no matter how great, live up to the expectations they bring upon themselves. Sometimes that's because of an errant description (see: Shock Waves). And other times, those expectations are high because of the elements present, and the high bar each part has set.
Case in point, Wolf Guy. It stars Sonny Chiba (from Street Fighter, The Executioner, and Kill Bill)! The movie was directed by the guy who also directed Sister Street Fighter! And it's about the last of a clan of werewolves who uses his special powers to solve crimes!
There's a lot to be hyped about in those pieces and parts.
And the film delivers! Not exactly fulfilling your wildest imagination, but it's absolutely a FANTASTIC mix of mashed-up weirdness, Sonny Chiba at the top of his game, funky music, and a plot that keeps things moving and interesting.
Throughout its running time, Wolf Guy is teeming with strange little moments that are both delightful and unbalanced.
From excessive spurting blood...
Taking out the bad guys with tossed coins...
Re-packaging spilled intestines with the power of moonlight and strength of will...
And a heavy dose of Sonny Chiba being generally badass...
Ultimately, Wolf Guy is more than the sum of its parts. It's that rare film that has nuanced, awesome weirdness in every single scene, in a twisting plot that makes hair-pin turns without hitting the brakes for a second, and a star with a gripping presence on-screen. Highly recommended for anyone interested in a wild, entertaining ride from start to finish.
Available from Arrow Video and Amazon and worth every penny you throw at it.
