This movie could have been so good, But some things fell short. Some background, the director of the first movie passed away before this movie started to film. So his son took over and was the director of this one. Also the lead role actor Tatsuya Fujiwara was fresh off is Death Note kick, so I guess he felt like he didnt really need to try and actually act anymore because he'd made enough money. If you want to watch this for the glory for the Battle Royal name, go right ahead. But the acting, and the change in direction might throw you off.