13 Assassins (2010)
Directed by Takashi
Miike this remake of the 1963 Japanese film of the same name has a
loose historical basis and stars Koji Yakusho. The heir to the shogun
is an evil sadist so a group of assassins are sent to kill him.
Despite being based on
another film there are a number of story and character elements
clearly lifted from Seven Samurai (1954) for this film. Having 13
members of the team does make it hard to give them all decent
characters and some end up with very little screen time. What is best
about the film is the final action sequence which is a full on 40
minute battle that does not let up but the direction does nothing especially to stand out and some of the CGI is a little ropey at best. In the end this film probably
could have done with a little more originality and depth.
3/5
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