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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1Audience Rating: R (Restricted) Binding: DVD EAN: 0842498020203 Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC Label: Tartan Video Languages: Manufacturer: Tartan Video MPN: DTVD2020D Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Tartan Video Region Code: 1 Release Date: August 08, 2006 Running Time: 132 minutes Studio: Tartan Video Theatrical Release Date: 2004 Average Rating:
 Rating:  - The Hidden BladeI actually really liked this movie. It is on the slow side, but the story is well worth the wait. And the action, even with so little, is very enjoyable. I would highly recommend Twilight Samurai to those who enjoyed this movie. Rating:  - Yoji Yamada's second chambara film is a "HIDDEN" gem....HIDDEN BLADE (a.k.a. Kakushi Ken Oni No Tsume) is the second chambara film by Yoji Yamada, who is not particularly well-known for his samurai films. However, there aren't too many directors during these modern times that mastered the art of chambara film-making as Yamada has in such a short time. After his award-winning hit; "Twilight Samurai", Director Yamada looks poised for more samurai fame. "Hidden Blade" has even been nominated for numerous international film awards even in the Academy awards. ... Read More Rating: - Tame & TrueThis film is beautifully done; it shows the samurai culture and how it is changed by the 'modern' world; guns & artillery vs. the sword, as well as a new order moving in and how it affects the lives of those who live there. But this is not an action movie; rather, it is contemplative, I'd almost call it a drama. There aren't fight scenes every 15 minutes, in fact, the main character even remarks at one point that he's never drawn his sword. Also, the combat that there is is more 'accurate' to reality, ... Read More Rating: - Magical, Spiritual, and CaptivatingAfter seeing the Twilight Samurai, I was totally shocked by its raw truthfulness. I looked for more movies by Yoji Yamada, and I found the Hidden Blade. The Hidden Blade was truly a magical experience. Munezo is a Samurai that empowers the skills of his master to neutralize a political enemy of his lord. The nature of this film is true to history, and will satisfy any history buff. I am in love with this film. No words can truly shed light on this work of art. Buy the movie, you wont be disappointed. ... Read More Rating: - nicely done samurai movie with a certain thoughtfulnessi like samurai movies, as well as both japanese and chinese films. the scenery is beautiful, the plot compelling and with some thoughtful reflection. The big ideas are understated and left undeveloped and just hinted at, for the most part. These are the westernization of japan, the demise of the samurai as a warrior caste and the rise of merchants. But most importantly the effect of technological change on long held customs and ideas(how does bushido operate in a merchantilist world?). There is a touch of romance ... Read More |
