Magical samurai movie for magic's sake~~

Cayla 2022-03-26 09:01:05

The special effects of the movie are gorgeous, the costumes and props are exquisite, the scenes are magnificent, and the cast is also very strong, which is worthy of the investment of more than 200 million. It's a pity that this is a typical Hollywood commercial film. Although Japan has had legends of demons, ghosts, snakes and gods since ancient times, let's not mention that the demons are also replaced by Western witches in this film. It is not advisable to insert so many magical elements into samurai movies.
As a person who just watched samurai movies at first, I must be a little disappointed, but I still have to mention that the props and scene layout of this film are really excellent. The description of the abdominal cutting scene in the film made me quite shocked. For this reason, I also specifically checked the relevant knowledge of Japanese samurai incision, although it is a bit different from the method of incision described in some documents. For example, the place of incision is generally in an indoor closed room, and only the incisor, Jiecuo and notary are present. . In this film, the feudal lord of the Ako domain played by Min Tanaka and later the 47 samurai were cut off in the presence of women outdoors, which is not in line with historical facts. But it is more realistic for the process of incision.
A big problem with this film is that Keanu Reeves' character looks awkward from beginning to end. As the absolute protagonist of the film, he has no role in promoting the plot at all. Except for a few fighting scenes, his sense of existence is completely inferior to that of Oishiuchi Tibetsuke also really admires Sanada Hiroyuki's acting skills, and he is really familiar with the portrayal of samurai characters. In fact, what impressed me the most in this film was the old actor Mr. Tanaka Mina. His performance seems to have deeply rooted the soul of the character in his heart. After watching this play, I completely became his fan. .
Finally, let me mention the original intention of watching this movie. I didn't come here for Keanu's gimmicks. I found this movie by accident with my interest in Japanese samurai movies, although I am not very satisfied with some parts of the movie. , but the scenes and production are really much better than some old Japanese samurai movies, and it can be considered a good pastime.

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  • Dayne 2021-12-30 17:20:57

    The samurai slayed the beast and the demon, and forty-six people had a laparotomy. The combination of American magical special effects and Japan's wonderful Bushido spirit.

  • Trent 2022-04-21 09:01:56

    The art is very good, the whole part is awkward for the art plot, and the martyrdom of the samurai is difficult to agree with. Let the Japanese speak English. This is called a weird one.

47 Ronin quotes

  • Mika: My father taught me this world was only a preparation for the next, that all we can ask is that we leave it having loved and being loved.

    Kai: I will search for you through 1,000 worlds and 10,000 lifetimes until I find you.

    Mika: I will wait for you in all of them.

  • Shogun Tsunayoshi: For the crime of disobedience, you should all be executed as common criminals, but you and your men follow the old ways of Bushido, to honor your lord and to avenge treachery. I see only samurai before me. I grant you the samurai's death, to be buried alongside your lord, with honor.

    Ôishi: Thank you, your Highness.