Review of Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally (1989) by Tim M — 22 Mar 2012
I suppose it's fitting for a swansong. Directed and starring the guy that had been Zatoichi for 25 years, it's somber and slow. Quite boring actually. The few fight scenes aren't directed well.
Nose and arm severing are a nice touch though. The costumes, sets acting and choreography are great, the sound effects and horrid '80s English-language song... not so much. The climax is worth watching, but overall it's pretty disappointing.
It's Katsu's dramatic farewell to the person he played for more than a quarter century.
This review of Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally (1989) was written by Tim M on 22 Mar 2012.
Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally has generally received very positive reviews.
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