Well let's be clear: this is as silly as it gets. If you are looking for sophisticated humor, look elsewhere. You won't find it here. The premise is to get laid (which the international title hints at to say the least). But from that we kind of get to quite a different place. Even if there is a callback - is it sufficient and will it hold your attention though? Something to be determined by everyone who wants to watch or is watching.
Kitano does know how to do films, but he is not just one thing. This is closer to Takeshis castle rather than his Yakuza movies - then again there is some of that in here too. And be it just the random appearance with "gifts" from one of his regulars. This is quite out there and most often than not does not hit the right note. But it is up to the taste of the viewer to determine how funny he thinks certain things are ... many references to other comedies and also to "The Fly" included .... mix in some good old Godzilla "jokes" and you have ... mayhem!
Kitano does know how to do films, but he is not just one thing. This is closer to Takeshis castle rather than his Yakuza movies - then again there is some of that in here too. And be it just the random appearance with "gifts" from one of his regulars. This is quite out there and most often than not does not hit the right note. But it is up to the taste of the viewer to determine how funny he thinks certain things are ... many references to other comedies and also to "The Fly" included .... mix in some good old Godzilla "jokes" and you have ... mayhem!