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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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“Attack on Titan: Part 2 (2015)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ October 22, 2015

"Attack on Titan: Part 2" might be an improvement over its predecessor, but it's better in the same way that "Star Wars: Episode II- Attack of the Clones" is better than "Star Wars: Episode 1- The Phantom Menace", which is a bit of a backhanded compliment.
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“Attack on Titan: Part 1 (2015)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ October 4, 2015

"Attack on Titan: Part 1" won't likely satisfy anyone, as it's a weak adaptation, a weak standalone film and doesn't excel in the action or horror departments. But it's not unwatchable either and can even be enjoyable with the right crowd.
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“House (1977)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ February 23, 2015

"Hausu" is a fascinating experience because it's one psychedelic visual following another, some shots being alluring while others are haunting. It's corny, campy and kind of creepy, but you have to accept its avant-garde approach in order to appreciate it.
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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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“Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (1956)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ May 26, 2014

My original review of "Godzilla, King of the Monsters" was a victim to the purging of my freewebs account. I have now re-written, re-edited and re-posted it. I just watched the movie again, so have my feelings changed at all?
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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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“Adventures of Zatoichi (1964)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ November 30, 2012

“Adventures of Zatoichi” looks and feels like every other Zatoichi film, but I also believe it has more depth than most of its contemporaries. That's not to say this one is deep or the other movies are shallow. But its use of drama is rather unique.
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“Tetsuo, The Iron Man (1989)” movie review.

Posted by MartialHorror
/ August 17, 2012

If there is some deep meaning to the film, the director intentionally muddies the waters with his hyperactive editing style and bizarre special effects. Personally, I think he just wanted an excuse to show off lots of surreal and crazy imagery.
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