Review by
Director: Takashi Miike
Synopsis
Set in Japan, early 17th century, it’s a time of peace in the country. A poor samurai requests permission to commit ritual suicide at the House of Li but Kageyu, who runs the place, tries to dissuade him with a tragic story…that leads to vengeance.
Wat in Japan, die begin van die 17de eeu, is dit ‘n tyd van vrede in die land. ‘N swak samurai versoeke toestemming ritueel om selfmoord te pleeg by die Huis van-Li maar Kageyu, wat die plek loop, probeer om hom met ‘n tragiese verhaal te weerhou … wat lei na die wraak.
Our Verdict
There’s a little too much talking and not enough action. And we’re not sure if this really should’ve been 3D.
Daar is ‘n bietjie te veel praat en nie genoeg nie. En ons is nie seker indien dit werklik 3D moes gewees het.