Review of Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril (1972) by Steve W — 12 Oct 2010
A turning point in the series. While Itto Ogami tries to find a female tattooed assassin, his arch nemesis and son are plotting to kill him, leading into a ferocious battle that will only leave a few alive.
Easily the most dramatic film of the series. The gut-wrenching tale of Oyuki, a talented fighter who is raped by her teacher and must leave, and many vassals are sent after her.
The other plot line, the main enemy of the movie, Retsudo Yagyu, and his son manipulate a daiymo into trying to kill Itto, but it ends with a creative battle in some rock formations. A very bloody battle leaves Itto injured, but Gunbei and his father Retsudo are still alive and will meet again.
I loved the symbolism at the end, Daigoro clutches his father's bloody hand after pulling the sword out of his back, so they may continue walking down the path of hell.
This review of Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril (1972) was written by Steve W on 12 Oct 2010.
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril has generally received very positive reviews.
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