Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance

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Jay W @RT52162311 2d This film franchise has quite a reputation for itself, being marked as the inspiration for so many "tough guy- little kid" combos. So, I figured I would go see the source for all those projects, and it was a bit of a letdown. First off, the film feels incomplete, both in story and production. There are long stretches of silence, with no ambient noise, music or anything. In general, the sound design does not sync up well. And the story feels like it is the pilot episode for a T.V. series as opposed to a film, with dangling plot threads and a heavy focus on a side-quest. It is like the TV show "Kung Fu" but if it was allowed to be super violent and show nudity. See more Bret X. @FightForFreedom Feb 17 As an avid fan of Japanese samurai movies, tv shows, and literature, I can say that the early Lone Wolf and Cub movies are at the apogee of the genre. Tomisaburo Wakayama provides an outstanding performance as the stoic and taciturn ronin Ogami Ittō, who nonetheless manages to convey moments of great valence and emotional depth. As well, Wakayama, a fourth dan judoka, displays excellent swordsmanship during the thoroughly enjoyable fight scenes. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. See more Logan D @Greynomad38 Aug 29 Ogami Ittō (Tomisaburô Wakayama), has been framed for treason and now wanders the counrtyside as a sword for hire while pushing his son in a baby cart. Themes of honor, grief, vengeance, fatherhood, and existential exile encompass this emotionally precise film. Wakayama delivers a stoic performance as Itto, carrying the moral weight of the film in his actions and eyes. There's a reason this storyline is iconic in the genre of samurai movies. Savage fight scenes with gushing blood are also a plus. See more Leprechaun K @LeprechaunKing 03/27/2025 It was okay. Has the typical samurai sword fights and plot. Made over half a century ago, the cinematography was done really well even by today's standard. Fight scenes are ultra violent. See more Anderson O @Platinum2027 04/13/2024 Cinematographically Classical! Narratively calm. Great mastery of intense Samurai action! Lone Wolf and Cub is a masterclass of 1970's Japanese filmmaking based on a Manga that's timeless and suspenseful leaving you on the edge of your seat.disclaimer:%20Lone%20Wolf%20and%20Cub%20is%20not%20at%20all%20for%20children.%20It%E2%80%99s%20definitely not %20for%20the%20faint%20of%20heart,%20it%20is%20a%20hard%20R%20rated%20Comicbook%20adaptation%20in which%20the%20manga%20it%E2%80%99s%20based%20a%20very%20graphic%20imagery,%20viewer%20discretion%20is%20advise. See more 11/14/2021 True to the manga mostly. The story has been the inspiration for countless other great works. Samurai genre w great drama and humor sprinkled throughout, plus spewing blood great technical sword scenes w good martial arts based technique. See more Read all reviews

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