Review of The Yakuza (1974) by Brendon M — 21 Mar 2013
I thought the one modern Japanese 'good guy' swordsman against many Yakusa gangsters was a particularly well crafted scene, reminiscent of the great Toshiro Mifune. While perhaps a little less than Samurai reality, nonetheless a character study in the Japanese Bushido tradition of stiff stand-off posturing.
It was interseting to watch his transformation from a modern Japanese to an ancient warrior, in a matter of seconds. His actions were extremely minimal and efficient - mark your target, judge your attack, and kill at one stroke - unlike his clumsy western companion, Mitcham, who fell about the place while fighting off the rest of the mob in the house, with firearms.
Like comparing ballet with a pub punch up. Then we had the 'Kill Bill'... and 'Blade'...'me too' series.
This review of The Yakuza (1974) was written by Brendon M on 21 Mar 2013.
The Yakuza has generally received positive reviews.
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