Review of 13 Assassins (2010) by Marcdoyle — 01 May 2011
The first three or four minutes had me slightly worried about how accessible this movie might be, but shortly after the introduction, it grabbed me by the throat, and I was wide-eyed and enthralled throughout.
What was most welcomed, for me, was the steady strand of humor running through it. The extreme violence and cruelty at the outset, and the resultant revenge plot and execution would have been too heavy without some lighter moments, and Miike draws an excellent balance.
Koji Yakusho's performance is stellar, and the "13th" Assassin is hilarious. Really solid film.
This review of 13 Assassins (2010) was written by Marcdoyle on 01 May 2011.
13 Assassins has generally received very positive reviews.
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