Say Hello to Black Jack
Eijiro Saito is a graduate of the prestigious Eidai Medical School and is sent to Eidai Hospital as a trainee doctor. There, under the supervision of Dr. Shiratori at the surgery department, Eijiro trains hard with Dekune and Munekata. But all they seem to do is take care of menial work for low hours and low pay. So low in fact bad that they have to do part-time work at other hospitals just to make ends meet. Eijiro picks Seido Hospital, run by Dr. Hattori, for his part-time job. The surgery is like a battleground. Eijiro is very impressed by his senior Dr. Ushida and the nurse Kaori. But one night, when he is on duty, Eijiro runs from the surgery leaving a badly injured patient behind! It is the story of an intern doctor and the various problems and contradictions of the medical industry. -- TBS
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Plot Summary
A hardened yakuza enforcer, Black Jack, is tasked with assassinating a former associate who has betrayed the clan. As he delves deeper into the assignment, he uncovers a conspiracy that threatens not only his life but the entire criminal underworld. He finds himself caught between loyalty, betrayal, and a desperate fight for survival.
Critical Reception
Say Hello to Black Jack received mixed to positive reviews, particularly noted for its brutal action sequences and Takashi Miike's signature unflinching style. While some critics found the plot convoluted, many praised its raw energy and the performances of its lead actors, especially Riki Takeuchi as the stoic Black Jack.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its intense and violent action sequences.
- Noted for Takashi Miike's distinctive, often shocking, directorial style.
- Criticized by some for a convoluted or predictable plot.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Say Hello to Black Jack' is not widely documented on Google reviews, making it difficult to ascertain specific like or dislike trends.
Fun Fact
The film is part of a larger anthology series, 'Deadly Outlaw: Rekka', and features many of the same actors and crew, contributing to a similar gritty, yakuza-centric atmosphere.
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