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Sonny Chiba Samurai
Sonny Chiba Samurai
Actors: Hiroko Yakushimaru, Hiroyuki Sanada, Sonny Chiba, Etsuko Shihomi, Yuki Ninagawa
Directors: Kinji Fukasaku, Norifumi Suzuki, Simon Nuchtern
Genres: Action & Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Mystery & Suspense
R     2004     5hr 20min


     
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Actors: Hiroko Yakushimaru, Hiroyuki Sanada, Sonny Chiba, Etsuko Shihomi, Yuki Ninagawa
Directors: Kinji Fukasaku, Norifumi Suzuki, Simon Nuchtern
Creators: Kinji Fukasaku, Hiroshi Sugawara, Fumio Kônami, Ichirô Ôtsu, Toshio Kamata
Genres: Action & Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Mystery & Suspense
Sub-Genres: Crime, Martial Arts, Drama, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Mystery & Suspense
Studio: Vintage Home Ent.
Format: DVD - Color
DVD Release Date: 01/06/2004
Release Year: 2004
Run Time: 5hr 20min
Screens: Color
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Total Copies: 0
Members Wishing: 0
MPAA Rating: R (Restricted)
Languages: English, English
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Movie Reviews

Riotous
L. Kelly | roundlake,Il USA | 10/02/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)

"Ok, so people are going to think I'm nuts for giving this 4 stars. Too bad. This movie is part of what I like about older Japanese samurai movies. Cheesy dubbed voices, laughable dialogue cheap special effects, but still interesting none the less. The action is great, Hiroyuki Sanada (Last Samurai), the gorgeous Japanese actor was a surprise extra (actually the star along with Sonny Chiba)I didn't expect. He's about 21 yrs old in this and just beautiful(although I like his older face better). I didn't realize he was such a super athlete - a real revelation!
The first movie(there's 3)is Shogan's Ninja, a shogun is sent to wipe out the last members of a family. Hiroyuki is the protagonist whose parents were killed. He was sent into exile in China where he learns kung fu. He returns to avenge his family. There's swinging through trees and plenty of good sound effects, lots of intentional and unintentional humor. I really enjoyed it! The second is The Bodyguard where Sonny is an anti-drug vigilante who becomes a bodyguard to a mysterious woman.
Lots of action but pretty much run of the mill stuff. The third movie is The Legend of the 8 Samurai. About(again)the last survivor of a clan who is being hunted by the undead. The queen of the undead needs Shizu's blood to survive and stay young and beautiful. Lots of fantastical elements, great martial action, black magic and good laughs, also, a tiny little bit of nudity when Lady Tomasuza takes a bath in blood.
Considering this DVD is only 6 bucks or so, it's a good investment and a great addition if you are interested in the evolution of Samurai movies. Seeing Hiroyuki is a plus, it's really entertaining."
Dubbed dialogue
C. Yamaguchi | 09/06/2005
(1 out of 5 stars)

"Was disappointed that all three films were dubbed in English instead of having subtitles. I feel it's more authentic if you hear the actual voices of the actors. Further, the dubbing was terrible, reminded me of those cheaply made kung-fu movies of the 70's where the actors mouthing of the words are not in sync with what they are supposed to be saying."