Review of Sky High (2003) by Bruce B — 26 May 2013
Sky High, from Ryuhei Kitamura, goes supernatural with some stylization.The story plays around with some good ideas; however, the film does have its ups and downs in the execution. At times, the storytelling is monotone and it does get tedious with some of the dialogue, but the directing of Ryuhei Kitamura and the occasional overacting tends to liven the film at times.
The action is stylized and while popping up throughout the story, is much saved until the final act. Female characters handle most of the swordplay and that is a bonus.Yumiko Shaku gets it done when needed.
Shosuke Tanihara has small spurts of entertaining acting. Takao Osawa delivers the more lively of performances, while the lovely Kanae Uotani is one solid female assassin.Sky High opens the gate of intrigue from time to time; just, not the entire time.
This review of Sky High (2003) was written by Bruce B on 26 May 2013.
Sky High has generally received positive reviews.
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