
Benkei, a master fighter and killer, vows never to take another life after his conversion to Buddhism. His faith in pacifism, however, is shaken and ultimately broken by the attacks from a trio of fighters known only as "the demons". Taking up his sword once more, he sets out to end their murderous terror.... (Full plot summary below)
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Benkei, a master fighter and killer, vows never to take another life after his conversion to Buddhism. His faith in pacifism, however, is shaken and ultimately broken by the attacks from a trio of fighters known only as "the demons". Taking up his sword once more, he sets out to end their murderous terror.
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| User ReviewRoberto AHere is a story of a man...who only wants to be left alone. But they won't leave him alone. Oh, why won't they leave him in peace??!! I cannot recommend this movie enough! Eye-popping cinematography, intense acting, and one of the all time great last duels. This movie is wonder to behold, sweeping in its majesty and sadness. |
| User ReviewDawn SThis film is amazing!! How can such a superbly made film be not more well known? The cinemotgraphy was impressive, the soundtrack rocked and it would take a katana to slice the through the atmosphere. See it! |
| User ReviewMarco Tbetter than i thought it'd be, but still awful pseudo-jidei gekai...or whatever the fucking japanese term is. |
| User ReviewAdriano BStrange as it may be, its symbolism eluding in part viewer's grasp, the battle between two duelist trascending to a cosmic conflict of apocalyptic might (as hellish as heavenly) is a powerful sight, moreso in a movie less graceful and polished, but vigorously dirtier, than your average chambara. |
| User ReviewDamon BAnother brilliant film from director Sogo Ishii. This movie is intense. Excellent cinematography, powerful score and a blazing performance from Daisuke Ryu as Benkei. |
| User ReviewSara DGreat movie! Only complaint I have is I didn't like the sound effects for the swords in the last fight scene. Made it sound like guns were being shot, weird. |
| User ReviewGreg NTadanobu Asano is one cool dude and so is Sogo Ishii. Beats the life out of dreck like The Last Samurai and Kill Bill |
| User ReviewMs. AI could not take my eyes off of Tadanobu Asano. Wonderful movie all around. Based on historical fact. |
| User ReviewMichael TA great japanese period fantasy piece. Its all swords, demons, good versus evil garbage, but well crafted & entertaining. If you like Zhou Yimous recent stuff you will like this. |
| User ReviewDaniel GYes! finally, a Buddhist warrior who trips out running in the woods and battles demons |