Japanese Samurai History - Re: Quirky comedy, brutal violence in Kitano's 'Zatoichi'

#5516 [2004-09-12 19:18:27]

Re: Quirky comedy, brutal violence in Kitano's 'Zatoichi'

by lost90804

>Subject: Article: Quirky comedy, brutal violence in Kitano's 'Zatoichi'
>
>Quirky comedy, brutal violence in Kitano's 'Zatoichi'
>
>By Jason Wallis
>
>Recently, I expressed my distaste for director Zhang Yimou's
>critically lauded swordplay film "Hero," which for all its pretty
>colors and elaborate fight scenes failed to represent anything
>meaningful, or even entertaining.
>

Not related to a half hour cut out by Miramax... See:
http://www.monkeypeaches.com/

I saw it uncut, but I was not that impressed either, but since it was a
Chinese version without subtitles, I was pretty lost. "Legend of Zu
Mountain" was similar, great special effects, famous actors, poor plot.
Sounds like a Lucas film.

>"The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi"
>serves as a fine antidote.
>

Dr. Jim recommends taking it even if you don't see Hero.

> From: "Carlo Tacchini" <TSUBAME1@...>
>
>I highly recommend this movie. The final Matsuri-style ballet is a gem
>in itself.
>
>

The tap dancing was just wonderfully silly. Of course if you get too
happy after seeing this, you can see the "Twilight Samurai".

Jim

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#5517 [2004-09-13 05:21:29]

Re: Quirky comedy, brutal violence in Kitano's 'Zatoichi'

by soleessential

I think to much focus is being put on the dialogue and not the
cinimatography and historical fact. Another croaching tiger hidden
dragon. But with out the life points.The movie was to focused with
cable antics and not enough truth.Popular culture will suck it up
just like the poor remake of the old Zatoichi.Jump around and dance
through Scenes that would have had a message in the past.I guess I'm
asking to much. More fact and less 21st century fiction.--- In
samuraihistory@yahoogroups.com, James Eckman
wrote:

>
> >Subject: Article: Quirky comedy, brutal violence in

Kitano's 'Zatoichi'

> >
> >Quirky comedy, brutal violence in Kitano's 'Zatoichi'
> >
> >By Jason Wallis
> >
> >Recently, I expressed my distaste for director Zhang Yimou's
> >critically lauded swordplay film "Hero," which for all its pretty
> >colors and elaborate fight scenes failed to represent anything
> >meaningful, or even entertaining.
> >
> Not related to a half hour cut out by Miramax... See:
> http://www.monkeypeaches.com/
>
> I saw it uncut, but I was not that impressed either, but since it

was a

> Chinese version without subtitles, I was pretty lost. "Legend of Zu
> Mountain" was similar, great special effects, famous actors, poor

plot.

> Sounds like a Lucas film.
>
> >"The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi"
> >serves as a fine antidote.
> >
> Dr. Jim recommends taking it even if you don't see Hero.
>
> > From: "Carlo Tacchini"
> >
> >I highly recommend this movie. The final Matsuri-style ballet is a

gem

> >in itself.
> >
> >
> The tap dancing was just wonderfully silly. Of course if you get

too

> happy after seeing this, you can see the "Twilight Samurai".
>
> Jim

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