Ley Lines (1999)

Another Miike gangster flick, this one about three young men on the fringes of the crime world. It's hampered by some strange character decisions, and the pacing is unsure. It never really seems to find its rhythm, but while the center struggles Miike's off drawing funny pictures in the margins and planning out his next stunning shot. For every weak moment, there's a great laugh or a beautifully staged bit of business. The climax pushes this into the realm of the recommended -- it's in the last fifteen minutes that the story finally finds its footing. It's worth a look.

Grade: B-