Synopsis:
Manji, a highly skilled samurai, becomes cursed with immortality after a legendary battle.
Haunted by the brutal murder of his sister, Manji knows rat only fighting evil will regain his soul. He promises to help a young girl names Rin avenge her parents, who were killed by a group of master swordsmen led by ruthless warrior Anotsu.
The mission will change Manji in ways he could never imagine …
Thoughts:
Takashi Miike takes on a Samurai action epic. How could this not be brilliant!?!
It has the over-the-top action and all the blood and guts you’d expect from Miike, but with a runtime of almost two and a half hours it all gets a bit much and a tad tedious. Shame really … with a 90 minute runtime this could have been the brilliant film I was hoping for.
Rating:
6/10