POSITIVES…
Delivers a stellar finale to this series of live-action movie adaptation of Rurouni Kenshin.
Not only is it a solid Japanese sword fighting film, but it’s the unconventional love story that makes this movie as good as it is.
Sword fights are indeed amazing to watch. Love the choreography.
Seeing hitokiri batousai unleashed. Fans have been waiting for this.
Appreciated the appropriate tone and pacing, that balances the violent action sequences, with the delicate relationship between Himura and Tomoe.
Takeru Satoh is once again so good at portraying Himura the Battousai.
Kasumi Arimura is such a wonderful element of this film with her beautiful portrayal of Tomoe.
Not to be outshined, but I also can’t get enough of Yôsuke Eguchi as Saito Hajime.
Another aspect I really liked with the story are the philosophical statements that Tomoe brings up to Himura.
That combo of poetic themes within this thrilling war story is just expertly done.
Some incredible imagery to go along with the spectacular set pieces.
The way it ends is going to make it hard not to just immediately start rewatching this series from the very first film.
NEGATIVES…
I did mention that this is an unconventional love story as well, and it does rely on the audience to buy into it. The plot trope aspect of that tale is just more pronounced if you’re not on board.
A flashback, to a flashback, to a flashback? Come on now.
Not for those who can't stand some bloody violence.
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