Takeshi Kitano is the new Zatoichi
05-17-04, 05:59 PM
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Just saw the trailer for this (it's at http://www.apple.com/trailers/miramax/zatoichi.html). It looks incredible, and I've only heard great things about it. I'm so excited for this.
05-17-04, 06:48 PM
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Very good film, but not surprisingly (knowing Kitano), quite different from the original Zatoichi films. It has those bizarre little touches that are uniquely Kitano. I wasn't thrilled with some of the shaky looking CGI blood and gore, but other than that, I have no complaints with the film. The DVD is very nice too. 
05-17-04, 06:53 PM
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Originally posted by cultshock
Very good film, but not surprisingly (knowing Kitano), quite different from the original Zatoichi films. It has those bizarre little touches that are uniquely Kitano. I wasn't thrilled with some of the shaky looking CGI blood and gore, but other than that, I have no complaints with the film. The DVD is very nice too.
Very good film, but not surprisingly (knowing Kitano), quite different from the original Zatoichi films. It has those bizarre little touches that are uniquely Kitano. I wasn't thrilled with some of the shaky looking CGI blood and gore, but other than that, I have no complaints with the film. The DVD is very nice too.
05-17-04, 07:46 PM
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originally posted by caiman
Which DVD do you have? I bought the R3 HK 2-disc set and it's awesome. The packaging is great
Which DVD do you have? I bought the R3 HK 2-disc set and it's awesome. The packaging is great
05-18-04, 01:48 AM
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The movie is not bad. Not great either though. Lots of stuff thrown in their to make it more artistic, but it falls flat in its attempt in that area.
The CGI blood as well as angling for some of the cuts and stabs are quite bad in some areas, i.e., no, you're not very convincing with the stab behind him, camera depth trick.
But, the movie is still entertaining.
The CGI blood as well as angling for some of the cuts and stabs are quite bad in some areas, i.e., no, you're not very convincing with the stab behind him, camera depth trick.
But, the movie is still entertaining.
06-30-04, 06:44 PM
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is there a chance that regular non art house theaters are going ot get this movie come july. the one theater that got city of god in january, was my local lowes theater and no where near an art theater, so who knows how they pick these things.
06-30-04, 10:25 PM
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It played at regular theatres here in Canada (only in major cities though). Seville was the distributor up here though, so I'm not sure how Miramax will handle the release.
06-30-04, 11:15 PM
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Saw this a few weeks ago. It's outstanding. Something I didn't know: Takashi Miike was offered this film first, and when he declined it was given to Beat.
07-01-04, 12:04 AM
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Something I didn't know: Takashi Miike was offered this film first, and when he declined it was given to Beat.
07-01-04, 12:17 AM
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In answer to your question:
http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthr...hreadid=372588
http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthr...hreadid=372588
07-04-04, 11:19 PM
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Originally posted by Krug
and pretty funny.
and pretty funny.
PS: I like the "poster" pic posted in here...and yet I can't help thinking: Zorro!
08-02-04, 11:23 PM
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Zatoichi (Kitano) Release Cities?
Does anybody know for sure if this will open and play in the DC/Baltimore area? If so, any ideas regarding specific theaters?
I saw on Miramax's Ichi site (justice-is-blind.com) release info for NY, San Fran, Boston, etc...but no DC/Baltimore. But, I have seen indications that it is supposed to play in the area. Anybody have any info?
Secondly, can anyone confirm/deny the films cut/uncut status? I read a post by someone on another board who saw it and claimed it was uncut. Confirmations anyone?
Thx!
I saw on Miramax's Ichi site (justice-is-blind.com) release info for NY, San Fran, Boston, etc...but no DC/Baltimore. But, I have seen indications that it is supposed to play in the area. Anybody have any info?
Secondly, can anyone confirm/deny the films cut/uncut status? I read a post by someone on another board who saw it and claimed it was uncut. Confirmations anyone?
Thx!
08-03-04, 09:35 PM
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Wow
Cool. Thanks.
I definitely didn't expect to hear that regarding a Miramax distributed asian film. I was warily expecing a hip-hop soundtrack, very bad dubbing, and the obligatory heavy use of scissors.
Now, if only I can find theater/location info...
I definitely didn't expect to hear that regarding a Miramax distributed asian film. I was warily expecing a hip-hop soundtrack, very bad dubbing, and the obligatory heavy use of scissors.
Now, if only I can find theater/location info...
08-03-04, 10:07 PM
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you can try using movies.yahoo.com or fandango, to look for a bunch of theaters in your area in a ____ mile radius and see if anyone is showing it.
08-03-04, 10:28 PM
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damn you missed out but apparently, there was a convention this past weekend that played the movie (it was a asian film festival that was about 25 bucks to get in)
08-04-04, 10:41 AM
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Originally posted by chente
Its coming to San Diego if anyone is interested. I rented it from Nicheflix but I might go to a screening anyway.
Its coming to San Diego if anyone is interested. I rented it from Nicheflix but I might go to a screening anyway.