suhstayn
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Weakest entry in the film series so far.
No interesting side characters. Basic story line. Little mystery or surprise turns.
Everything is too straight forward. A bit of misdirection at the start where Zatoichi is unsure if he will help or not. Seemed out of character to let an innocent man die after he requested Zatoichi's help. But after a while, he does indeed help.
No connection with the main female character. She comes across as unlikeable.
No connection with his travelling companion. He is and is meant to be an unlikeable character.
A brief innocent child scenario but then gone.
Even the big bad bosses, they have brief roles. No depth to them. The climax comes too quickly. You don't recognized or feel reward by the huge task Zatoichi has to do to overcome these bosses.
The fight scenes were basic.
No interesting side characters. Basic story line. Little mystery or surprise turns.
Everything is too straight forward. A bit of misdirection at the start where Zatoichi is unsure if he will help or not. Seemed out of character to let an innocent man die after he requested Zatoichi's help. But after a while, he does indeed help.
No connection with the main female character. She comes across as unlikeable.
No connection with his travelling companion. He is and is meant to be an unlikeable character.
A brief innocent child scenario but then gone.
Even the big bad bosses, they have brief roles. No depth to them. The climax comes too quickly. You don't recognized or feel reward by the huge task Zatoichi has to do to overcome these bosses.
The fight scenes were basic.
I thought there would be organized crime & violence. It was more bumbling business advantures into gambling. Feels drawn out and would've been better as a 2 hour movie instead of a long TV series.
Choi Min-Sik was top class as usual. The rest of the class was more lackluster.
The humour did not land as well as in other Korean shows. Nor did the general dialogue. You were often waiting for some action instead of interested in the conversations. That is why it was kinda dull. Also why it would've worked better in a shorter format like a film.
Overall, it was a disappointment. There is better stuff out there. I'd skip it.
Choi Min-Sik was top class as usual. The rest of the class was more lackluster.
The humour did not land as well as in other Korean shows. Nor did the general dialogue. You were often waiting for some action instead of interested in the conversations. That is why it was kinda dull. Also why it would've worked better in a shorter format like a film.
Overall, it was a disappointment. There is better stuff out there. I'd skip it.
Solid mobster movie / mystery movie. The lead Mark Rylance does a terrific job and carries the movie. I thought the rest of the actors were poorly cast. Zooey Dutch didn't fit in or act well. The main mobster guy and son did not fit either. The boss seemed like a lovable uncle who tell you jokes while he buys cake for after dinner. The son was too much of a pretty boy. Neither looked like they could strike fear in violent men or get violent men to follow them. The only supporting actor who did well was Francis. The lack of quality actors around Rylance held the movie back and made it a 6 instead of an 8. Better actors could have this a more tense thriller / mystery. Still = solid script, good setting, great lead actor.
Enjoyable enough movie but you're not planning your night around it. It's more if you have nothing to do, you will be pleasantly surprised by it.
Enjoyable enough movie but you're not planning your night around it. It's more if you have nothing to do, you will be pleasantly surprised by it.
