Review of Zatoichi Challenged (1967) by Chris B — 02 Jan 2014

This 17th film in the Zatoichi saga is another solid film but several of the premises are repeated from an earlier film inlcuding the fufilling a dying man's last wish, protecting a child, and of course angering the local government entities and bringing upon himself their wrath.

Zatoichi Challenged is a lot more fun and lighthearted though as the little boy is older than the previous child, who was literally a newborn baby, and provides some funny and comedic relief in their interactions.

While not as original as other films in the series there is still a lot to like here and some great moments to find throughout it's running time.