The Man in White (2003)

The Man in White is one of Takashi Miike's obscure and rare films that exist in his vast oeuvre. The best version I found to watch, was of particular low quality (above image is a screenshot of said version), especially the night time scenes that were barely watchable. Having said that those who have not been able to see this film aren't really missing out on much anyway, as this is just another standard Yakuza thriller, that has many familiar generic elements and conventions, as well as familiar actors that pop up in many of Miike's films (Ken'ichi Endo, Renji Ishibashi, etc.).
While it may not be that unique or different, the film is still has it's moment and is quite entertaining overall, I particularly enjoyed some of the ways it used a handheld camera. I would really only recommend this though to fans who love obscure Yakuza flicks and Hardcore Miike fans that want to see as much of his work as possible (like myself). Everyone else can just leave it alone.
The film also has a sequel which I shall also be watching at some point in the future, but for now the first Man in White stands merely as an enjoyable if average Yakuza thriller, it's just a shame a better quality version isn't available.
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