Rebel Samurai!

Madalyn 2022-04-19 09:02:47

This is the more enjoyable one of the samurai series of Yamada Yoji at the end of the shogunate. It is somewhat similar to the other two in terms of overall expression and storyline, but it better shows the samurai class and other classes at the end of the shogunate. Changes, such as businessmen also become a way out for the outgoing samurai, samurai Katagiri Sozo finally chose to become a civilian to do business. It can also be seen that the mother-in-law of Nozomi (played by Matsu Takako) dares to challenge Katagiri Sozo (played by Masahiro Nagase) who came to pick up Noise. In addition, the establishment of new armies, the use of new weapons, all illustrate the rapid disintegration of the samurai class.
This film shows the samurai's lowering of loyalty to the upper class better than the other two. Katagiri Sozo dared to avenge his friend and the wife of his friend who was deceived and killed the family elder, all of which show the strengthening of the samurai's rebellious spirit. The scene of killing Jia Lao was really brilliant. There was no blood in the real murder. When no one was passing by, he raised his head and pretended to look elsewhere to attract Jia Lao's attention. He quickly pierced Jia Lao's heart with a fine needle and walked away. Jia Lao was still there. After a while he fell to the ground and died. And the ending is to comfort the audience, Katagiri Mongzo successfully proposes to Nozomi, and the lovers finally get married.
At this time, Ryuko Matsuko still looks very tender, and has the temperament of a mature woman. She speaks in the tone of an older Japanese woman. It should be dressed up for the performance. Although I don't like this tone, because listening to some Obasan often speak in this tone feels verbose and hypocritical. Of course, I still like Matsu Takako as always.
This film review is relatively smooth to type, and it is very comfortable to watch after watching it!

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The Hidden Blade quotes

  • [repeated line]

    Kie: Is that what you command... sir?

    Munezo Katagiri: Yes. That is my command.

    Kie: If it's your command, then I have no choice but to obey.