Review of Love or Duty: Samurai Rebellion (2013) by Mike C — 05 Jun 2007

Slow but enthralling the whole way through leading to an unforgettable conclusion.

This review of Love or Duty: Samurai Rebellion (2013) was written by Mike C on 05 Jun 2007.

Love or Duty: Samurai Rebellion has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Rogerio . (11) on 23 Jun 2009

Mifune toshiro is great as usual in this samurai drama. it's a tragic tale that has some great moments of righteous retribution…

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By Nicolas S (215) on 09 Sep 2008

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By Michael M (3,845) on 18 Jul 2011

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By Alex K (2,253) on 15 Dec 2008

This has a superb beginning and an end, but in between it's too theatrical and one feels like watching a stage play rather than cinema…

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By Blake P (935) on 13 Sep 2008

By far the darkest Samurai film I've seen and it is clear why, the ending is so bleak it really makes you think if you have enjoyed yourselves…

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By Adrian B (1,364) on 02 Jan 2013

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By Tristan G (720) on 01 Aug 2009

Wasn't what I was expecting. The sense of conflict really came off the strongest, but there was still much to appreciate and love…

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By Neil A (164) on 27 Jul 2013

I am usually very patient with such quality films as I know I should be, however this movie seems to drag on with the verbal back and forth…

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By Jarek M (124) on 05 Oct 2013

Between this and Harakiri, Masaki Kobayashi must specialize in samurai movies that will make you cry…

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By Stan L (26) on 05 Jul 2010

An underestimated film. great cinematography (e.g. high angle camera, looks like eastern painting viewpoint)…

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