Zatoichi (2003)

This popped on my Netflix "you would like queue" so I gave a try. Dang a winner if you like ronin-samurai flicks with lots of killing bad guys, done well. The age old story of small town overrun with gangs killing & extorting locals for kicks and cash. Takeshi directed this with humor, japanese philosophy, and lots of flair. The most touching scene is around the two geishas and how they came into the geisha world, especially since one of them is her brother. Two scenes are ultra worthy of your time 1. Geisha backstory flashback 2. Final scene - yep and it works! All the actors nailed their roles especially Zatoichi - blind masseuse ( need to see more of this actor). Give this a try - samurai, geishas, yakuza, blood, and awesome sword play... Neatly finished with a ending number to make your smile.

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To be honest, I watched this movie many years ago, but I still remember my opinion about it.

I thought the mix between comedy, martial arts and philosophical concepts was brilliantly done in this movie. Not to mention the superb acting.

I believe fans of martial arts, comedy and hidden philosophy will surely enjoy this movie. Admittedly, the comedy may appear childish at moments, but the great acting, story and dramatic moments compensate for it. Honestly, without the mixture of these elements, this movie would not have appeared as interesting and appealing.

I can understand that it might be oriented towards a more adult audience, due to the fact that older watchers may relate better to certain aspects of the movie, but I still quite enjoyed it overall. I gave it a 7, but because my parents seemed to have liked it more than I did, I believe it be worthy of an overall 8.

Watch, you won't be disappointed!

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