
The legendary samurai Sasuke Sarutobi tracks the spy Nojiri, while a mysterious figure named Sakon leads a band of men on their own quest for the wily Nojiri. Soon no one knows just who is who and what side anyone is on.... (Full plot summary below)
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The legendary samurai Sasuke Sarutobi tracks the spy Nojiri, while a mysterious figure named Sakon leads a band of men on their own quest for the wily Nojiri. Soon no one knows just who is who and what side anyone is on.
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| User ReviewChris BAfter watching and thoroughly enjoying the noir-like look at the under belly of Japan and the yakuza in Pale Flower, I was excited to see Masahiro Shinoda's Samurai Spy! I wasn't disappointed in the slightest as it was an action packed and beautifully filmed samurai film. The story is meant to throw a lot of information and disorienting techniques to keep the viewer on edge and questioning what's coming next. This combined with multiple clans and their spies battling for information and control makes it a great and exciting film that you simply can't take your eyes off of. The use of black and white and using light and shadow to its full extent makes it a super atmospheric samurai film that is dark and moody as well. Highly Recommended for anyone who loves samurai films! |
| User ReviewKatrina RAnother great film from Masahiro Shinoda. This film follows a samurai who is suspected of working for both the Toyotomi clan and the Tokugawa. There are many historical references to the 1600s in Japan such as the battle of Sekigahara and the tension that followed. Excellent Samurai film. |
| User ReviewJuuso LThere is a typical samurai story here, clans fighting and plotting against each other, betrayal, honor, greed - you know the rest. But hell, just forget about the plot, you ain't gonna get it anyway and enjoy everything else: solid samurai entertainment, that is. Blood is spurting and limbs get cut off - that's all you need for a good samurai film. |
| User ReviewBen SWonderful moments, stylistically robust, but an absurdly byzantine scenario. If you can suffer the interminably twisting mechanics of the betrayal here, there's plenty of swordplay and forward-thinking cinematography to be had. |
| User ReviewJason DThis is another spectacular samurai film that was way ahead of it's time with the civil wars, spies, espionage and intrigue. I will say that this film is much harder to follow than some and the ending kind of fell flat, but the photography and sword choreography are both excellent and worth watching in this film. Check it out. |
| User ReviewPrivate USolid film but truly exceptional cinematography... The new criterion transfer is truly beautiful. |
| User ReviewJordan HGreat movie with great sword fighting scenes. However the story is a little hard to follow and the ending is not the greatest. |
| User ReviewRob SUnfamiliar with its director, but this film is still damn fun. The story is confusing but fulfilling. You wont care during the actions scenes. |
| User ReviewKevin LA good story of friendship, deceit, and running from people trying to kill you. |
| User ReviewScott RVery unique. Unlike any other film of its genre. Although the plot could have been told better, this one still stands out. |