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Tag / Zatoichi

November 27, 2022November 27, 2022 by Eternality Tan

Zatoichi in Desperation (1972)

  • Criterion Collection
  • 1972, Japan, Zatoichi
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Rather unfocused and indulgent in its depiction of vices, this 24th instalment (featuring Shintaro Katsu in a rare outing as director) is also one of the franchise’s grittiest entries. 

⭐⭐⭐

Rating: 2.5 out of 5.

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August 22, 2022November 27, 2022 by Eternality Tan

Zatoichi at Large (1972)

  • Criterion Collection
  • 1972, Japan, Kazuo Mori, Zatoichi
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Despite a sensational action finale that rivals some of the best in the series, this 23rd instalment seems to have been made from a script that is one or two revisions away from being ready. 

⭐⭐⭐

Rating: 3 out of 5.

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July 7, 2022 by Eternality Tan

Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman (1971)

  • Criterion Collection
  • 1971, Japan, Kimiyoshi Yasuda, Zatoichi
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An interesting, and at times, comical crossover between two cultural action icons, this is a generally satisfying if predictable entry.

⭐⭐⭐⭐

Rating: 3.5 out of 5.

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June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 by Eternality Tan

Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival (1970)

  • Criterion Collection
  • 1970, Japan, Kenji Misumi, Zatoichi
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A rare ‘Zatoichi’ entry with not one but two ruthless villains hogging the spotlight, which is a double-edged sword for character development, though it delivers in terms of action.

⭐⭐⭐⭐

Rating: 3.5 out of 5.

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March 8, 2022June 21, 2022 by Eternality Tan

Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo (1970)

  • Criterion Collection
  • 1970, Japan, Kihachi Okamoto, Zatoichi
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The longest entry in the franchise, this excellent 20th instalment pits two Japanese swordfighting icons together as friend and foe, directed with assurance by Kihachi Okamoto.

⭐⭐⭐⭐

Rating: 4 out of 5.

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December 23, 2021June 21, 2022 by Eternality Tan

Samaritan Zatoichi (1968)

  • Criterion Collection
  • 1968, Japan, Kenji Misumi, Zatoichi
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This 19th installment is a rather straightforward if still serviceable affair, as the guilt-ridden blind swordsman protects a woman from nefarious harm.

⭐⭐⭐

Rating: 3 out of 5.

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August 22, 2021 by Eternality Tan

Zatoichi and the Fugitives (1968)

  • Criterion Collection
  • 1968, Japan, Kimiyoshi Yasuda, Zatoichi
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This mostly decent 18th installment balances drama with sharp swordfighting action in what is a decidedly darker film in tone.

⭐⭐⭐⭐

Rating: 3.5 out of 5.

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July 26, 2021July 26, 2021 by Eternality Tan

Zatoichi Challenged (1967)

  • Criterion Collection
  • 1967, Japan, Kenji Misumi, Zatoichi
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A terrific Zatoichi flick and one of the series’ very best, Misumi’s focus on story and characterisation is the real sleight-of-hand here in this slower but well-paced movie.

⭐⭐⭐⭐

Rating: 4 out of 5.

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June 20, 2021November 7, 2021 by Eternality Tan

Zatoichi the Outlaw (1967)

  • Criterion Collection
  • 1967, Japan, Zatoichi
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This is one of the franchise’s most daring entries—bloodier, gorier and more morally ambiguous.

⭐⭐⭐⭐

Rating: 3.5 out of 5.

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March 5, 2021October 30, 2021 by Eternality Tan

Zatoichi’s Cane Sword (1967)

  • Criterion Collection
  • 1967, Japan, Kimiyoshi Yasuda, Zatoichi
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This 15th installment’s focus on drama and storytelling is noteworthy, building to one of the series’ finest action-packed climaxes. 

⭐⭐⭐⭐

Rating: 3.5 out of 5.

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