I've probably rewatched this one a couple dozen times. This is the first samurai flick that actually made me cry. But unlike alot of samurai movies I'd watched growing up, it wasn't just a violent tragedy. There was alot of beauty and hope in the end.
Fascinating film. We start by seeing this old and gentle Hajime Saito only to learn through flashbacks that he is essentially a serial killer, yet we like him. In the same way Anton Chigurh chokes as the shopkeeper in "no country for old men" tells him he married into the business. The hound in GoT being a child killer but with too much pride to steal and so on. This code of honor serves as a great philosophical backdrop to what I feel is the crux of the story...the growth experienced by Hajime as he sees that honor is not only cold blooded strength but grace, humility and sacrifice through the examples led by Kanichiro.
One element of this movie I want to bring attention to is it's beautiful score by Joe Hisashi. Primarily known for his work on anime with the great Hayao Miyazaki (the John Williams to Miyazaki's Spielberg), his score perfectly compliments the film.
The "Nanbu" of the protagonist's hometown of this film is now called "Iwate Prefecture", and from there there have been baseball players who represent the Japan such as Shohei Otani and Rōki Sasaki.
@@bushidoblues9302 When I see Otani fighting by two way intensely in Angels of the team which it is only me, and I am small, and is weak, is it seen in the same way as Yoshimura whom it shoves in strong Satsuma, Choshu Allied Forces) with two swords?
I absolutely love this movie. I searched for a bluray release after watching it for the first time but there isn't an English friendly version available. So I just ordered the two disc special edition DVD instead. An instant classic.
One of my favorite films of all time. I bought this with the 2005 DVD release and I've been waiting for a rerelease ever since lol every few years I check back to see if there's a blu-ray or something and there never is.. totally lost in the ether... underknown and underappreciated film. Sad really...
Love this movie, possibly one of my favourite Samurai films. I'm always searching for Samurai movies I haven't seen, especially the more modern ones. Twilight Samurai, Hidden Blade, Love and Honor, Hari-Kiri and Samurai Fiction are also excellent 'modern' movies.
An interesting overlap here with the Rurouni Kenshin series of films is in the character of Hajime Saito. The real life Saito was a captain in the Shinsengunmi as depicted here and he did survive the groups destruction after the Meiji Restoration. Saito did become a cop afterwards as depicted in the Kenshin manga, anime, and love action films. So in a way you could see this film as a prequel to the Kenshin saga or the backstory of one of it's best characters.
@@bushidoblues9302 the character of Okita Soji, the deadly swordsman who dies from tuberculosis, was also mentioned in the Kenshin franchise. It makes sense since the Shinsengunmi were the enemies of Kenshin's clan during the Bakumatsu, that he would have interacted with some of them. The creator of Kenshin said the main character was loosely based on the real life figure Kawakami Gensai. Gensai was one of "Four Hitokiri of the Bakumatsu", four assassins who supported the restoration of the Emperor. Another one of the Hitokiri was Okada Izo who was featured in the movie HITOKIRI (TENCHU) that you just reviewed.
Points about this film 1. This film has more accurate battle clothing than the Last Samurai; where in Katsumoto's side, wears full medieval armor from Sengoku period, But this film, they just wear chainmail under their clothes. I can only see one guy who wear full armor into battle. 2. This film Samurais don't usually use gun, and use swords, but like the beginning of this clip, acknowledged superiority of Guns, and try to fight them with better tactics. 3. This film did really goes into philosophy of what it means to be Samurai, through main character, like Last Samurai. 4. This film battle scene is smaller than the Last Samurai, but still done well enough. Overall I think if this film is better than the last samurai, if it had the budget of the last Samurai, this film would be the best.
The thing is, the nationalists were pro emperor and anti shogunate. The Sonnō jōi faction. Sonnō jōi translates as "Honor the Emperor, banish the barbarians". Their members called themself Shishi. The Mori clan of the Choshu han attacked in 1863 several european ships at the street of Shimonoseki, which caused retaliation and the destruction of the choshu fleet and several of their strongholds through european powers. The pro shogunate faction fought these nationalists and lost during the choshu expedition of 1865.
I'm a new subscriber & really enjoy your content. I don't know if you've seen these but I have a few recommendations. First is a film called Incident At Blood Pass starring Toshiro Mifune as a version of his Yojimbo character. Tarantino's movie Hateful 8 borrowed alot from this film I believe. Next is a series called The Mute Samurai starring Tomisaburo Wakayama from Lone Wolf & Cub. It's 26 episodes. Finally I recommend an anime film called Dagger Of Kamui. All of these are cool samurai story's. If you haven't seen them I hope you check them out. Also as a Meiko Kaji fan , definitely check out Female Prisoner Scorpion and Blind Woman's Curse. Keep up the good work 👍😎
These are all new to me so I'm excited to check them out especially At Blood Pass because I enjoyed the hateful eight. I liked how it took place in an enclosed area.
why on earth would someone make a video about a video but not explain in detail said video? ? Just was someone explaining how much they liked the film with a sprinkle of history. a dash. a crumb. literally nothing of substance as to the films plot regarding character development or story conclusion.
@@bushidoblues9302 maybe later , I just wanted to see some other type of movie story recap. I was waiting for you to deliver, but was left unimpressed with the content. But ill give you credit with editing and sourcing the material and creating a finished product, A+ I just wanted to know more about the film you made a video about, I was anticipating a bunch of knowledge I haven't yet come across plus the plot summary of a film i haven't seen before i decide to watch (weird , but I don't like watching movies that are dumb I can help it). You offered some bits that I did further research on, so thanks for those crumbs. also the reply. Keep up the work, hope to see awesome works from you later. 1
I watched the movie based on the title of the video without watching it because I was did not want the movie to be spoiled. I think the it is nice that it presents the main focus of a movie but does not reveal the plot. I for one appreciate the fact that these videos are movie recommendations that you can watch before the movie.
I finally got to watch this movie, this shit made me cry. This is The Best Samurai Movie Ever (imo).
I remember my father watching this movie it made him cry I watched it as a 19 year old and it made me cry because I saw my father in this movie
i just watched it now and it made me cry
I've probably rewatched this one a couple dozen times. This is the first samurai flick that actually made me cry. But unlike alot of samurai movies I'd watched growing up, it wasn't just a violent tragedy. There was alot of beauty and hope in the end.
Fascinating film. We start by seeing this old and gentle Hajime Saito only to learn through flashbacks that he is essentially a serial killer, yet we like him. In the same way Anton Chigurh chokes as the shopkeeper in "no country for old men" tells him he married into the business. The hound in GoT being a child killer but with too much pride to steal and so on. This code of honor serves as a great philosophical backdrop to what I feel is the crux of the story...the growth experienced by Hajime as he sees that honor is not only cold blooded strength but grace, humility and sacrifice through the examples led by Kanichiro.
One element of this movie I want to bring attention to is it's beautiful score by Joe Hisashi. Primarily known for his work on anime with the great Hayao Miyazaki (the John Williams to Miyazaki's Spielberg), his score perfectly compliments the film.
Yeah it definitely stood out. Sounded very professional
@@bushidoblues9302 he's scored over 100 films including every Miyazaki film from NAUSICAA to THE WIND ALSO RISES (sic)
The "Nanbu" of the protagonist's hometown of this film is now called "Iwate Prefecture", and from there there have been baseball players who represent the Japan such as Shohei Otani and Rōki Sasaki.
That's very interesting. Thanks for that fact.
@@bushidoblues9302 When I see Otani fighting by two way intensely in Angels of the team which it is only me, and I am small, and is weak, is it seen in the same way as Yoshimura whom it shoves in strong Satsuma, Choshu Allied Forces) with two swords?
It's literally the only movie that makes me cry. Every single time I watch it.
@@Chaos8282 it's powerful like that
@@Chaos8282 with such heartfelt characters
I absolutely love this movie. I searched for a bluray release after watching it for the first time but there isn't an English friendly version available. So I just ordered the two disc special edition DVD instead. An instant classic.
中井貴一さん扮する吉村貫一郎。そして佐藤浩一さんの斎藤一。
最高の＂武士＂でした❗️😆
One of my favorite films of all time. I bought this with the 2005 DVD release and I've been waiting for a rerelease ever since lol every few years I check back to see if there's a blu-ray or something and there never is.. totally lost in the ether... underknown and underappreciated film. Sad really...
it really was a masterpiece
Love this movie, possibly one of my favourite Samurai films. I'm always searching for Samurai movies I haven't seen, especially the more modern ones. Twilight Samurai, Hidden Blade, Love and Honor, Hari-Kiri and Samurai Fiction are also excellent 'modern' movies.
An interesting overlap here with the Rurouni Kenshin series of films is in the character of Hajime Saito. The real life Saito was a captain in the Shinsengunmi as depicted here and he did survive the groups destruction after the Meiji Restoration. Saito did become a cop afterwards as depicted in the Kenshin manga, anime, and love action films. So in a way you could see this film as a prequel to the Kenshin saga or the backstory of one of it's best characters.
That's very interesting. I recall hearing there were historical people in the Rurouni Kenshin franchise.
@@bushidoblues9302 the character of Okita Soji, the deadly swordsman who dies from tuberculosis, was also mentioned in the Kenshin franchise. It makes sense since the Shinsengunmi were the enemies of Kenshin's clan during the Bakumatsu, that he would have interacted with some of them. The creator of Kenshin said the main character was loosely based on the real life figure Kawakami Gensai. Gensai was one of "Four Hitokiri of the Bakumatsu", four assassins who supported the restoration of the Emperor. Another one of the Hitokiri was Okada Izo who was featured in the movie HITOKIRI (TENCHU) that you just reviewed.
Points about this film
1. This film has more accurate battle clothing than the Last Samurai; where in Katsumoto's side, wears full medieval armor from Sengoku period, But this film, they just wear chainmail under their clothes. I can only see one guy who wear full armor into battle.
2. This film Samurais don't usually use gun, and use swords, but like the beginning of this clip, acknowledged superiority of Guns, and try to fight them with better tactics.
3. This film did really goes into philosophy of what it means to be Samurai, through main character, like Last Samurai.
4. This film battle scene is smaller than the Last Samurai, but still done well enough.
Overall I think if this film is better than the last samurai, if it had the budget of the last Samurai, this film would be the best.
Tremendous film.
Incredible movie.
Get the movie here:
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Thank you very much! 🙏
Awesome man thanks for the tip
Beutifull one, the main caracther is a must.
"After the rain" just sayin 😌
love that movie!
The thing is, the nationalists were pro emperor and anti shogunate. The Sonnō jōi faction. Sonnō jōi translates as "Honor the Emperor, banish the barbarians".
Their members called themself Shishi. The Mori clan of the Choshu han attacked in 1863 several european ships at the street of Shimonoseki, which caused retaliation and the destruction of the choshu fleet and several of their strongholds through european powers. The pro shogunate faction fought these nationalists and lost during the choshu expedition of 1865.
Where can i watch this?
If anything the Bakufu was the one opening up the country and letting the gaijin in
I'm a new subscriber & really enjoy your content. I don't know if you've seen these but I have a few recommendations. First is a film called Incident At Blood Pass starring Toshiro Mifune as a version of his Yojimbo character. Tarantino's movie Hateful 8 borrowed alot from this film I believe. Next is a series called The Mute Samurai starring Tomisaburo Wakayama from Lone Wolf & Cub. It's 26 episodes. Finally I recommend an anime film called Dagger Of Kamui. All of these are cool samurai story's. If you haven't seen them I hope you check them out. Also as a Meiko Kaji fan , definitely check out Female Prisoner Scorpion and Blind Woman's Curse. Keep up the good work 👍😎
These are all new to me so I'm excited to check them out especially At Blood Pass because I enjoyed the hateful eight. I liked how it took place in an enclosed area.
👍👍👍
what's the outro song's name
Bushido Blues haha
I watch a movie when i was a kid, where the black samurais break true into a temple and kill all white monks there, you now the name of the movie?
First
why on earth would someone make a video about a video but not explain in detail said video?
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Just was someone explaining how much they liked the film with a sprinkle of history. a dash. a crumb.
literally nothing of substance as to the films plot regarding character development or story conclusion.
Daniel, you are free to upload that exact video that you speak of. I'll wait.
@@bushidoblues9302
maybe later
, I just wanted to see some other type of movie story recap.
I was waiting for you to deliver, but was left unimpressed with the content. But ill give you credit with editing and sourcing the material and creating a finished product, A+
I just wanted to know more about the film you made a video about, I was anticipating a bunch of knowledge I haven't yet come across plus the plot summary of a film i haven't seen before i decide to watch (weird , but I don't like watching movies that are dumb I can help it). You offered some bits that I did further research on, so thanks for those crumbs.
also the reply.
Keep up the work, hope to see awesome works from you later.
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I watched the movie based on the title of the video without watching it because I was did not want the movie to be spoiled. I think the it is nice that it presents the main focus of a movie but does not reveal the plot. I for one appreciate the fact that these videos are movie recommendations that you can watch before the movie.
@@NicolasCED agree