Review of Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo (1970) by Orlok W — 02 Mar 2013

Mifune and Katsu in a Fun Bloody Chambara Flick--A Very Dark Comedy!!

This review of Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo (1970) was written by Orlok W on 02 Mar 2013.

Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo has generally received positive reviews.

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The plot didn't differ too much from Yojimbo, except for the addition of the blind swordsman. Interesting, but dragged on a little too long…

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Any reprisal of the Yojimbo character is a welcome one, even if the pairing of these two cinematic legends didn't quite produce as much chemistry…

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Zatoichi is sooo tcute! He is a blind, drinking, gambling samurai. Zatoichi is the avenger of the poor, weak and down trodden…

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Despite crossing over with Toshiro Mifune as Yojimbo from Akira Kurosawa fame, this entry in the series is rather dull…

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