January 06, 2013

Rurouni Kenshin (2012)

Rurouni Kenshin (2012)
Directed by: Keishi Ohtomo
Country: Japan

Review: Adapted from a popular Manga series, what we foresaw in “Rurouni Kenshin” was provided, yet in an uneven manner. The movie tells the adventures of a former assassin who seeks redemption in the beginning of Meiji period. He became a wandering swordsman, known for using a reverse sword to protect people. This new way of life will be challenged, when a wealthy opium merchant gets in his way. A well composed cinematography contrasts with a not so impressive story, where swords and machine guns are mixed. The fights put the energy that was supposed to, yet sometimes look too cartoonish, while the characterization produced a weird effect with the heroes seeming teen-warriors and the villains eccentric. Far from the best samurai movies, “Rurouni Kenshin” can be watchable, but just if we look into it as an animated entertainment.

2 comments:

  1. Kenshi isn't supposed to be seen as a samurai movie, it's supposed to be seen as a based-on-a-franchise blockbuster. And a successful at that. I think you're expectations of the movie skewed your view of it.

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    1. You're right, my expectations were too high. But the truth is that I got slightly bored. :)

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