Reviews of Zatoichi
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Law
1Dec09
A strangely fantastic character study of a blind swordsman that excels in its oddities. From infectious tap-dancing to gorey action to thoroughly lovable characters to male geishas, this film has something for the whole family. My family at least. Its humour was always welcomed and most engaging. Non-technical aspects aside, Zatoichi is competently shot and edited. But importantly, with Kitano playing the affable protagonist, I find it completely impossible to dislike him or his direction.
- Currently 4.0/5 Stars.
baddaboom
26May09
Takeshi Kitano’s take on one of the longest running series in Japanese TV and films. It’s a crazy movie. Comic. Sentimental. Extremely violent and very moving. By the final dance number you know you’ve been on a most unlikely journey. I love Beat Kitano’s deadpan humor and painterly compositions and subtle intensity. And the blind samurai is a fascinating character. But be forewarned. It’s a crazy movie. More Baddaboom reviews: http://web.me.com/paddybon/Site/My_favorite_flicks.html