Review of Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally (1989) by Alex L — 22 Jul 2007

This film frickin rocks, the orginal series and the Takeshi version!

This review of Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally (1989) was written by Alex L on 22 Jul 2007.

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

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By Jason C (2,488) on 20 Mar 2011

One of the better japanese samurai ive ever seen. very good movie…

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By Jezzy A (438) on 17 Jan 2008

Nice story, love it, cannot say anything about whatever other version…

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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 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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By Sameera A (5) on 30 Nov 2007

Classic revenge story told in a funky way. Beautiful fight scenes especially the duel between the Bodyguard and the Masseur (unmissable)…

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By Enrique S (60) on 03 Nov 2007

Love it.Authentic looking. Funny too. Slash and spatter. Nice musical theme…

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By Samie R (8) on 03 Apr 2008

I'm not a huge fan of Japenese/Chinese movies but this one I loved…

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By Derek J (594) on 03 Mar 2008

So much better than the modern remake, this film has all the bloody good times you could want from a Samurai film…

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By Duncan J (5) on 05 Feb 2008

Brilliant film even though it is in japanese, funny though with good humour…

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By Tony T (238) on 18 Apr 2008

Not the best Zatoichi film, but it is still worth renting if you are a samurai movie fan…

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