Fairaher
The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.
Voxitype
Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.
Curt
Watching it is like watching the spectacle of a class clown at their best: you laugh at their jokes, instigate their defiance, and "ooooh" when they get in trouble.
Woodyanders
Shogunate executioner Orgami Itto (well played by the burly Tomisaburo Wakayama) gets framed for disloyalty to the Shogunate by the rival Yagyu clan. Orgami retaliates by declaring war on the Yagyu clan and wanders the countryside as an assassin for hire with his infant son Daigoro (adorable Akihiro Tomikawa) in tow.Director Kenji Misumi, working from smart and involving script by Kazuo Koike, relates the gripping story at a snappy pace, maintains a tough gritty tone throughout, provides a flavorsome evocation of feudal Japan, delivers geysers of spurting blood, stages the exciting sword fights with skill and flair, and tosses in a satisfying smattering of tasty female nudity for trashy good measure. Moreover, the slimy bad guys are truly hateful and worthy of death from Orgami's lethal blade. Most importantly, Orgami's unwavering code of honor, deep-seated need for vengeance, and love for his son make him a hugely sympathetic protagonist. Tomoko Mayama contributes a touching turn as helpful prostitute Osen. Kudos are also in order for Chikashi Makiura's sumptuous widescreen cinematography and Hideaki Sakurai's sweeping harmonic score. An on the money samurai film.
dirtyharry167
I watched this movie on Netflix last night and I got to say, what an amazing film. the story is set in traditional japan where the main character who is the official executioner for his government is betrayed this results in him fighting dozens of soldiers then having a dual with one the lords allowing him to roam the countryside of japan with his infant son. along the road he is hired to kill a group of bandits. he travels to the village which has been taken over by bandits who are going around killing and raping innocent civilians. here the main character is taken prisoner along with his son and he meets a prostitute who he saves from being killed by the bandits. I don't want to give the ending away but one thing to say this movie is epic.
django822
I found the box set to this series and was filled with excitement upon watching this movie. Overall Sword of Vengeance by far is the best movie in the series. why because the fight scenes are timeless, way ahead of its time. the blood effects is brilliant, due to the fact Computer generation effects where not used back tin the early 70s when this movie was released. the movie is brilliantly directed. the script is brilliantly written and almost flawlessly executed by the actors and actresses. the characters in the movie are iconic and easy to remember. the story is also easy to understand. Anyone who is into foreign cinema and action I would love to recommend this movie to. the movie is superb.
ac6676075
I first heard about these movie after one of my friend's recommended me to watch it.so I purchased the DVD off amazon and I have to say I am not disappointed, I love action movies especially those of die hard and terminator 2. the kill count in these movies make die hard look like a Disney film lol. the gore is over the top but when I say that over the top with brilliance. the story is easy to understand and well written also brilliantly executed.overall this movie deserves 10 out of 10 this movie should have more reviews because it is awesome!!!!
