Review of Zatoichi (2003) by J. Hoberman for Village Voice — 10 Apr 2015
A reasonably good Kurosawa pastiche. But overburdened with convoluted flashbacks and interpolated gags, and generally lacking a dynamic sense of cutting, the movie doesn't possess the master's sardonic brio.
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This review of Zatoichi (2003) was written by J. Hoberman and published by Village Voice on 10 Apr 2015.
Zatoichi has generally received positive reviews.
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