that our hero Zatoichi cannot control.
The fourth film in the Zatoichi series contains many characters and sub-plots. At times it's hard to know where it is all leading, but the viewer gains a better understanding of Zatoichi's motives. Zatoichi seeks a peaceful resolution of the typical turf war. Zatoichi supports the young, weak yakuza in his desire to wed a former rival's daughter. Zatoichi also encounters an slightly older, and far less pure Tane, his love interest from film #1.
There is little action in the first hour of the film, but the final scene is hectic and full of carnage. Zatoichi finally loses restraint and goes on a blood-letting rampage that leads to the final confrontation with the truly black-hearted lover of Tane.
It's a solid entry in the series.
I enjoyed the sumo tournament at the beginning of the film. Yes, our hero is multi-talented. He played the shamizen in film #3, wrestles in film #4 and has other hidden skills to reveal in later movies.
And once again, Zatoichi finishes the film minus his cane sword. Where does he get another cane sword for film #5?
The fourth film in the Zatoichi series contains many characters and sub-plots. At times it's hard to know where it is all leading, but the viewer gains a better understanding of Zatoichi's motives. Zatoichi seeks a peaceful resolution of the typical turf war. Zatoichi supports the young, weak yakuza in his desire to wed a former rival's daughter. Zatoichi also encounters an slightly older, and far less pure Tane, his love interest from film #1.
There is little action in the first hour of the film, but the final scene is hectic and full of carnage. Zatoichi finally loses restraint and goes on a blood-letting rampage that leads to the final confrontation with the truly black-hearted lover of Tane.
It's a solid entry in the series.
I enjoyed the sumo tournament at the beginning of the film. Yes, our hero is multi-talented. He played the shamizen in film #3, wrestles in film #4 and has other hidden skills to reveal in later movies.
And once again, Zatoichi finishes the film minus his cane sword. Where does he get another cane sword for film #5?