Review of Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally (1989) by Lewy N — 03 Aug 2007

Love this film. the takeshi kitano remake is also very good.

This review of Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally (1989) was written by Lewy N on 03 Aug 2007.

Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Anthony V (664) on 24 Jun 2008

What a find! I tried this after seeing Beat Takeshi's recent continuation of the series, and I have to say this exceded all my expectations…

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By Steve W (2,154) on 13 Mar 2015

A whopping 16 years after Zatoichi`s Conspiracy, Zatoichi is made, a final send off and Shintaro Katsu's final blind swordsman film…

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By Sara D (266) on 15 Feb 2008

I loved this film. Classic samurai movie…

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By Andy I (87) on 19 May 2010

I still don't understand him I guess he did try to make it funny so it's entertaining. but I don't think the action is that great…

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By Daniel J (422) on 22 Dec 2007

Great and entertaining, deep and meaningful…

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By Alistair M (22) on 21 Nov 2007

A good film that looks like it was made in the early 80's but was actually made in 2003…

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Review of Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally (1989)

By Tim L (543) on 31 May 2008

Actually the film I am referring to is the 2003 film by 'Beat' Takeshi Kitano…

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By Terri H (1,064) on 10 Nov 2008

This is the first and only Zatoichi that I've seen so far. I'm looking forward to seeing the one with Beat Takeshi in it…

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Review of Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally (1989)

By Jason M (2,623) on 29 Jan 2008

The zatoichi series is one of the best samurai series ever made…

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By Sheila W (39) on 20 Feb 2010

Great action, dark at most times but with some humor…

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