This is the second contemporary Japanese movie that I have seen which extolls the virtue of the low ranking,humble samurai and his important role in Japanese society, the other being, "The Hidden Blade". We will publish your review of When The Last Sword Is Drawn [2003] on DVD within a few days as long as it meets our guidelines. Read more. With a good storyline. Misunderstood and assumed by many to be a greedy mercenary, Yoshimura's path through Japan's turbulent struggles to banish feudalism and his own conflicting motivations is both tortuous and complex. I got very lucky and found it used! It's full of depth and as we watch characters unravel or develop throughout the story. Japanese historical drama directed by Yojiro Takita. I'm not sure what it says about contemporary Japan, a once strident country who 3 decades ago threatened to overtake the U.S. as the Ichiban economy and now features a persistent lack of growth in which productivity and population are in decline. Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2013. Something of a tear jerker, which isn't normally my cup of tea. They are all three about the same era, impoverished low-ranking samurai families hit by a famine in an era that no longer has much use for a feudal warrior class. When we first see Kiichi, the main character, he appears to be a simpleton who seems out of place with his smiles, happy-go-lucky attitude and full of greed. Buy When The Last Sword Is Drawn (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] from Amazon's Movies Store. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. So few films are made about the Samurai these days so this is a must see. While Ken Watanabes' portrayal of Katsumoto was very enjoyable, I feel that Kiichi Nakais' Kanichiro Yoshimura was more real. While I agree with other past reviewers that this and "The Last Samurai" are similar in general story line, I must point out what to me, makes "When the Last Sword is Drawn" better. It's about a man who only wants to kill out of love for his family and country and hides his pain behind his smiles. I don't usually watch a movie in one sitting, and When the Last Sword is Drawn was no exception . Epic saga of the transition from the bushido of the shoganate to modern Japan, Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2015. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Modern director but holds the old charm of the black and white Samurai films. See all reviews. If you can find it! Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2015. Samurai films are to Japan what Westerns are to the USA. Whereas "Shogun" and "Last Samurai" are about Westerners learning about Japanese chivalry, and we learn through their eyes, "Last Sword" shows modern Japanese what chivalrous behaviour is all about. Capturing the sense of the transformation from ancient bushido to honor in modern Japan this film brought me to tears. This is not an all action film with endless sword fighting sequences (though there are several). This page works best with JavaScript. Rent When the Last Sword Is Drawn (2003) starring Kiichi Nakai and Kôichi Satô on DVD and Blu-ray. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. I recommend it, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 May 2013, The film has many good qualities. While I agree with other past reviewers that this and "The Last Samurai" are similar in general story line, I must point out what to me, makes "When the Last Sword is Drawn" better.

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