"Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects" places sexual abuse and various illegal acts front and center. The film portrays misconduct as tied to the rigid sexual norms of Japanese culture, meaning that instances of sexual assault are handled with extreme secrecy. This aspect gives the movie an unusual depth rarely seen in its category. Beyond this, the narrative focuses on more predictable and well-worn ideas, following Lieutena…

This ninth collaboration between them, concluding a 12-year period, 'Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects' feels reminiscent of a Death Wish movie. Charles Bronson takes on the role of Lieutenant Crowe—a character fueled by rage concerning child prostitution and the fact that his own daughter was assaulted by a Japanese businessman. It’s easy to dismiss this as pure exploitation, but I appreciate how it mirrors 'Gentleman's A…