Review of ICHI (2008) by Matthew R — 26 Aug 2012

The movie did not have the best fight scenes, nor the best acting or costume design. However, it had a lot of heart.

This review of ICHI (2008) was written by Matthew R on 26 Aug 2012.

ICHI has generally received positive reviews.

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By Antoine S (82) on 25 Mar 2010

Certes quelques defauts emaillent ce film, et la fin trempe dans la niaiserie, mais quelle jolie histoire et quelle chouette realisation…

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This movie is BOOOORING. this is billed as the new generation in the Zatoichi movies but its all flash and no substance…

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A competent, but not excellent retelling of the legend of the blind samurai, with a twist, it's a woman now…

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By Braulio D (31) on 13 Jul 2010

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