Chambara

The “Rurouni Kenshin (2012-2014)” trilogy review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ August 29, 2017

MartialHorror discusses the live-action "Rurouni Kenshin" trilogy and why it's arguably the best adaptation of a manga/anime property.
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The “Daimajin (1966)” trilogy reviews.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ March 17, 2017

MartialHorror reviews the "Daimajin" trilogy- "Daimajin", "Return of Daimajin" and "Daimajin Strikes Again", all of which are known for combining samurai drama with....Kaiju Eiga? Samurai Vs Giant Monsters? HOW HAVE I NOT SEEN THIS AWESOMENESS BEFORE!?
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“The Tale of Zatoichi (1962)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ August 3, 2016

"The Tale of Zatoichi" is probably the best amongst the long-running Zatoichi franchise, even though it's not necessarily my favorite.
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“Three Outlaw Samurai (1964)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ March 12, 2015

"Three Outlaw Samurai", which probably should be called "Three Outlaw Ronin", is an entertaining Chambara opus thanks to an abundance of style and swordplay. But it's not likely to last very long within your memory because it borrows from every trendy samurai flick of its time...
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“Samaritan Zatoichi (1968)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ December 29, 2014

"Samaritan Zatoichi" provides some excellent sword fighting, hilarious comedy and impressive flourishes of style, but its anchor lies within its protagonist.
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“Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance (1972)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ October 27, 2014

"Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance" is awesome. I found myself wowed by the intense performances, brutal sword fights and the flashy, unusual visuals.
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“Zatoichi in Desperation (1972)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ June 5, 2014

At least "Zatoichi in Desperation" stands out compared to other Zatoichi flicks. The problem is that many of its more memorable attributes also tended to piss me of, which complicates my feelings.
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“13 Assassins (2010)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ May 15, 2014

"13 Assassins" is a samurai themed actioner designed to appeal to anyone who appreciates bloody sword play, but it's demented and unusual enough to be a true Takashi Miike movie.
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“Shinobi no Mono 4: Siege (1964)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ February 1, 2014

It's still not as good as the first "Shinobi no Mono", but "Shinobi no Mono 4: Siege" is a step up from the previous sequels because it's actually entertaining. You'll be confused if you aren't familiar with the war between Tokugawa and Yukimura, but I did enjoy myself and that is what matters.
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“Zatoichi Meets the One Armed Swordsman (1971)” movie review

Posted by MartialHorror
/ September 2, 2013

“Zatoichi Meets the One Armed Swordsman” does have its share of flaws, but it’s a stellar Chambara flick which stands out among the crowd, even if it’s not technically one of the better entries. Plus, it has our beloved blind swordsman Ichi fighting the legendary one-armed swordsman from..."The One-Armed Swordsman" and Jimmy Wang Yu is reprising his (most famous) role! That's just freaking awesome.
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