Review of Goemon (2009) by Vulcan S — 30 Aug 2011
Goemon proved an Asian box office hit on its cinematic release. Helmed with a bold fresh eye for visuals by Casshern director Kiriya Kazuaki, Goemon is a multi-layered historic action epic tinged with fantasy and impressive swordplay. With elements of Western legends such as Robin Hood and the mythical Pandora's Box thrown in, Goemon is ultimately the story of one man's battle with his need to be free and his destiny.
The movie perhaps would've been better in two parts, or even as a trilogy, to allow time to completely unlock each integral character's own story and ambitions. Goemon is a stunning visual treat though I'm not a big fan of CG overuse, but too convoluted in essential plot points. Undoubtedly watchable, it falls short of the epic it wants to be by simply trying much too hard.
This review of Goemon (2009) was written by Vulcan S on 30 Aug 2011.
Goemon has generally received positive reviews.
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