The Twilight Samurai: not a

Films/DVD Asylum

Movies from comedy to drama to your favorite Hollyweird Star.

4.254.159.143

samurai movie, at all. And...as good a movie as I've seen in the past several years.
The character created by the excellent lead actor, Hiroyuki Sagada, is unforgettable. The director said he wanted to make a samurai movie that was realistic, not like the others that show a warrior taking on ten at a time, killing them all, and suffering nary a scratch. He said it is obvious from handling one of the swords that even skillfully wielded, a lethal blow from them would be unlikely. Commonly, both contestants would be wounded with the "winner" surviving because he longer endured the loss of blood from the many, all but inescapable, wounds.
For those expecting leaping, flying, swash-buckling...look elsewhere. This quiet piece is about the Zen peace of mind necessary for a great samurai, yet it must contrast with the horrific violence he momentarily may be called upon to bring. This INNER conflict is the core of the movie.
Most importantly, however, is Sagada's character. You will never forget him.

This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:

Signature Sound

[ Signature Sound Lounge ]

Topic - The Twilight Samurai: not a - tinear 15:04:25 04/12/05 (9)

Excellent movie is right. - Duilawyer 09:43:53 04/16/05 (1)

No comparison, even though Sanada starred - tinear 18:11:59 04/16/05 (0)

Re: The Twilight Samurai: not a - JoeKool 21:59:09 04/12/05 (0)

Agreed-Excellent movie. (nt) - Jack G 15:15:36 04/12/05 (5)

Re: I'll third that . . . liked it a lot (nt) - townsend 20:23:31 04/12/05 (4)

I'll fourth that - a little gem. nt - Alex S 21:15:21 04/12/05 (3)

I'll fifth that. - TAFKA Steve 11:23:50 04/13/05 (2)

Damn, sorry: what a dishonor to - tinear 07:21:40 04/15/05 (0)

7th!! Excellent!!(nt) - JoeKool 21:46:03 04/14/05 (0)

You can not post to an archived thread.