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Most of the actors give extraordinary performances in this excellent film. Shintaro Katsu, in his final substantive film appearance, is a bloated, dissipated samurai fallen to the level of ronin or even lower--a hired sword who has nearly forgotten virtue. Other than having some skill with the sword, his character is very far from Katsu's signature character, Zatoichi. Yoshio Harada, who was often called upon to do no more than display machismo and confidence, gives a nuanced performance as a swordsman uncertain of ambition and his place in the world. Kazuo Kuroki's tribute to the legendary director Shozo Makino is a very successful effort. | | LOG IN TO COMMENT ON THIS REVIEW! |
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If you're looking for all out action, this is not the movie for you. But if you want a look at Japanese culture and a little action, this will be okay. | | LOG IN TO COMMENT ON THIS REVIEW! |
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A bit disappointed with this, after watching "Lone Wolf And Cub". A good dramatic film and a brillant hack and slash scene at the end. | | LOG IN TO COMMENT ON THIS REVIEW! |
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