Member daisho2004 Posted June 25, 2008 Member Share Posted June 25, 2008 This is a remake of the Classic Movie starring Toshiro Mifune: I read that it was pretty good has anyone here seen this yet? It is listed on eBay I might have to get a copy of this movie. Director: Yoshimitsu Morita Cast: Oda Yuji | Toyokawa Etsushi Story: One night, nine naive young samurai led by Isaka (Matsuyama Kenichi) gather at a shrine to discuss combating corruption in their clan. Suspecting Chief Retainer Mutsuta (Fujita Makoto) to be the culprit, they have arranged a meeting with Chief Inspector Kikui (Nishioka Tokuma). Out of nowhere, a gruff and unkempt ronin (Oda Yuji) jumps out and tells the indignant youth they not only have their facts reversed, they're now sitting ducks for Kikui's henchmen. Through casual wit and superior swordplay, the ronin, who introduces himself as Tsubaki Sanjuro, saves the young samurai's lives, and even gets himself a job offer from impressed chief henchman Muroto (Toyokawa Etushi). Sanjuro, however, decides to help the young samurai save Mutsuta who is being held captive by Kikui. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Tosh Posted June 26, 2008 Member Share Posted June 26, 2008 Kind of strange to remake a sequel. Sanjuro is a classic but it doesn't touch the brilliance of the first film imo, to bad Kurosawa didn't go in a darker direction, Yojimbo/Sanjuro was such a great character, he went a little light hearted imo but I'm sure that was his intention. I'd be curious to know if they did the film justice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member daisho2004 Posted June 27, 2008 Author Member Share Posted June 27, 2008 I seen this DVD listed on eBay so I think I'm gonna pick it up, then I'll give it a review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member daisho2004 Posted October 23, 2008 Author Member Share Posted October 23, 2008 OK I got to watch this movie the other night and I really enjoyed it. It had some good action scenes but the storyline is what I really like about this movie. The 9 Young Samurai were just to brash & stupid, but that is what made the movie good. The Main character played by "Oda Yuji" was good in his role, I really would like to see him in another Samurai movie. If your a fan of the original than pick up this movie you won't be disappointed. JFYI: I got my copy from Merlin over @ SamuraiDVD.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member DAJIZZARIZZA Posted October 26, 2008 Member Share Posted October 26, 2008 I seen this DVD listed on eBay so I think I'm gonna pick it up, then I'll give it a review. does merlin have an ebay store ? or ebay listings ? i have not notice any.:l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member daisho2004 Posted October 26, 2008 Author Member Share Posted October 26, 2008 I'm not sure I don't think so but I'll find out or you can email him direct: http://samuraidvd.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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