Title: genre-defying... outstanding...
Review: An effortlessly structured, satisfying piece of cinema. What's predicatable? Violence and swordplay. What's surprising? Touching (but not cutesy) interludes, beautiful (but not overdone) scenery, little twists here and there. There's an economy of elements here that, whether intentional or not, works for a powerful, uncluttered viewing experience. Oh, and, there's some major butt-kicking as well, and LOTS of blood-letting, but, hey, these ARE samurai we're talking about... Check it out...
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