(2011, Takashi Miike)
Takashi Miike hasn't so much "remade" Eiichi Kudo's 1963 original, as "reimagined" it. This is a solid samurai film and Miike proves continually that when given proper freedom and a budget he can make incredibly stirring and beautiful films. This is a violent film built on a solid political story of the Edo period immediately prior to the Meiji Restoration. As such the film has some great commentary on what has become of warriors that never fight real battles in a time of peace and what will become of the warrior tradition, bushido and the samurai in the future. The film has a 50-minute long battle sequence which is an important part of this film and is never boring. Kōji Yakusho is really great as Shimada Shinzaemon. Sparing use of CG but an honest portrayal of seppuku and battle adds to the visceral tone. (6/7)
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