[Update 02/07/2021: Really need to rewatch and fix this review.]PYROKINESIS is the story of a woman, Junko, who has the power to burn things up just by thinking it. She's pretty good at controlling it, but it leads to a lonely life. At a work party she starts talking to a handsome dude and even befriends his little sister. Later that night, after the party, the sister is kidnapped and tortured to death by a sadistic gang that likes to make snuff movies for money. Using her powers, Junko sets out to find the gang of assholes and kill them. While searching she finds out she's not the only one with psychic powers.
Overall, it's a good movie that starts out strong, but suffers from a needlessly convoluted plot, not enough entertainment to fill the entire 115-minute runtime and a story that was too melodramatic. I was impressed by the female detective, played by Kaori Momoi, she did a great job in what would have otherwise been a boring role.
Worth watching.
