yes, Kitano's films are very good. His best, in my opinion, are SONATINE and KIDS RETURN. Kids return was shown in London this summer but is not on tape. Sonatine was finally released to US cinemas this year and I don't think it is on tape yet. It is, however, available on PAL VHS from English mail order stores. I imagine Kids Return will be too pretty soon. Enjoy Joss