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(2003)
Zatôichi
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Cult filmmaker Takeshi Kitano's dazzling new film is a thrilling tale of swordplay and adventure set in 19th Century Japan. Zatoichi is a blind wanderer whose humble facade disguises his prodigious skills as a master swordsman, gifted with a lightning fast draw and strokes of breathtaking precision. Arriving in a remote mountain town, he finds its people terrorised by the ruthless Ginzo gang and their mighty samurai ronin Hattori (Tadanobu Asano), who mercilessly dispose of all who get in their way. With his legendary cane sword at his side, Zatoichi's path is destined for many violent confrontations...
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Zatoichi review by Charlotte
Typical
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An excellent film of the genre, won't disappoint.
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Zatoichi review by Shatner's Bassoon
Beautiful and brilliant.
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Zatoichi revolves around the character of Ichi, an unassuming travelling blind masseur, who despite being blind happens to be a master swordsman. With a blade concealed within his walking cane he uses his finely tuned senses of hearing and smell to guide him in his battles. On his travels Ichi enters a town in which several gangs are involved in a power struggle to take control of the town and its population. One gang eventually gains the upper hand and soon makes life a living hell for the locals. When Ichi befriends a local woman and her nephew they reveal the network of crime and corruption that plague their lives, he then sets out to deal justice and bring harmony back to the town. Overall, 'Zatoichi' is a great Japanese period piece that seamlessly mixes action, drama, comedy and some clever special effects. Be warned though, it's not a film for the fainthearted, the violence and gore levels are pretty high with blood nearly flying off the screen, although like Tarantino's 'Kill Bill', director Takeshi Kitano cleverly manages to create something artistically beautiful out of the blood and carnage. Exciting, funny, poignant, and beautiful to watch, highly recommended for anyone who enjoys Asian cinema.
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Rated: 3.8 stars out of 5 from 77 ratings
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Suitable only for persons of 18 years and over
| Release Date: | 27/10/2008 |
| Production Year: | 2003 |
| Run Time: | 111 minutes |
| Aspect Ratio: | Widescreen 2.35:1 |
| Format: | Pal |
| Colour: | Colour |
Special Features:
- Making of Documentary
- Creative Team Interviews - Takeshi Kitano, Fight Choreographer, Production Designer, Director of Photography, Composer, Dance Choreographer & Sound Designer
- Theatrical Trailer
