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Zatoichi #19:Zatoichi:Samarita

Shintarô Katsu (Actor), Yoshiko Mita (Actor), Kenji Misumi (Director) | Rated: Unrated | Format: DVD

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Amazon.com: 3.9 out of 5 stars (7 customer reviews)

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Assassin and Samaritan, Aug 20 2006
By Zack Davisson "japanreviewed" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Zatoichi #19:Zatoichi:Samarita (DVD)
In a series as long as Zatoichi, there are bound to be a few that fall short of excellence. Unfortunately, "Samaritan Zatoichi" (original title "Zatôichi kenka-daiko" or "Zatoichi and the Fighting Drums") is a pretty mediocre entry, one that never really delivers or summons up that entertaining mix of charm, humor and action that is the hallmark of the Zatoichi series.

The story starts off with an interesting premise. Zatoichi, lured by obligation to the Yakuza brotherhood, assassinates a wild gambler who hasn't paid his debts. The whole thing turns out to be a sham, calculated to get the gambler's sister working in the local brothel to pay off her brother's debts. The girl, Sode, flees, and Zatoichi sets himself up as the girl's bodyguard, feeling obligated for her current dilemma. Of course, a mysteriously powerful samurai dogs the tracks of Zatoichi and Sode, sometimes lending assistance but promising a future showdown.

While the plot is pretty by-the-numbers, that has never hindered a good Zatoichi flick. What is really lacking is the chemistry between Zatoichi and Sode, who never seem to click. Sode is also almost too stupid, refusing Zatoichi's help over and over again even though he rescues her from constant danger. The big blow-out at the end takes place in a darkened brothel, which seems like a nice twist but comes off awkward as the director tries to keep up with the action in the dark.

Director Kenji Misumi has a great pedigree, having directed the first two Zatoichi films as well as the memorable "Zatoichi and the Fire Festival." However, this time he just doesn't pull it off. By no means a bad flick, but on the lower level of the series.

27 of 32 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Is not THAT good as the reviewer down me said!!!, Nov 11 2004
By Francisco Cortes "Fcortes" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Zatoichi #19:Zatoichi:Samarita (DVD)
Here is my opinion:

Good:

1- Beautiful colors!!

2- AWESOME moves by Zatoichi!!!

3- Good final fight.

Bad:

1- NOT much action-packed!!

2- The cover and the trailer on the DVD fool you by showing a snow-fight battle that didn't appear in the movie!!!!

3- The production was great but the camera shots were not THAT good as the Zatoichi films in the 70's.

ADIOS!!

P.S: Watch only the Zatoichi films in the 70's because they have the best production, even better than the last movie in 1989!!!

4.0 out of 5 stars Zatoichi seems slightly out of character..., Jun 24 2011
By Michael Valdivielso - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Zatoichi #19:Zatoichi:Samarita (DVD)
This movie in the series seem a tad off, at least to me. Zatoichi takes a job to kill a guy who has gambling debt to one of the local boss. But it really is the sister of the gambler who the boss wants. In the end the man is killed and the sister has to make a run for it - with Zatoichi's help. A somewhat twisted tale really and feels a tad off. I just never pictured Zatoichi doing that kind of work, no matter what the reason.
Still, a solid action packed movie!
› Go to Amazon.com to see all 7 reviews  3.9 out of 5 stars 

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