Azumi (2/9/2005 DVD)
Azumi is definitely a major treat for male audiences...I don't think that this movie is a good epic, but it is definitely worth watching because of Azumi. From the start of the film, the ensemble is flat, character development is pretty slow. The protagonist cannot support the dramatic and emotional power needed by the film. The plot lacks strength in showing the socio-political condition of the society on that time especially the power struggle or Tokugawa era. Unlike Twilight Samurai and Zatoichi, this film didn't give emphasis on the very colorful japanese History.
The production design is very good as well as the gory scenes because of the impressive make-up although there are certain moments when the film uses sloppy CGI images to execute heavy fight scenes. I have also learned to set aside my rationality for a while because this movie contains cartoon logic instead of a very realistic or surreal images.
This film contains many flaws as far as the detail is concern but still, this is a good source of entertainment especially for all male audiences out there... (C+)
posted by basmayor @ 4:20 PM
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