Kibakichi: Bakko-yokaiden 2

You know what the real problem with Japanese comic books is? They are too dam' sentimental! Despite their blood and gore and soft-core porn babes, these monstrosities fall in love too often; weep too often; struggle with their consciences too often; and philosophize when they should be taking action.

Really, everybody involved with this film - and the hundreds like it - should be chained down to watch Yojimbo a hundred and eighty times before they are allowed to make another film.

Look, the Hagekakura says that the way of the samurai is to charge right in - a samurai ought to be able to strike his target even after his head is severed from its body! - this is what I'm looking for in Japanese sword-fight films! Now, lay off the saccharine and gimme the saki!

The idea is fantastic: werewolf Samurai! I was sold by the cover, alas, and was initially disappointed, expecting to see some kick-ass action and great monsters. The biggest surprise was its slowness of pace. However, I was left reminiscing on Japanese horror from the 1950's, the rubbery costuming, shabby skeletons on obvious wires swooping sloppily overhead -- not the least bit menacing, etc., which elicited chuckles as opposed to any real terror. When I finally got into that spirit, and slowed down the expectations, I was able to make it through the movie. Looking at it from this perspective, sans mastery of any updated special effects or skillful martial art performance, this movie held a few (and I do mean a few) very pleasant artistically framed shots. If you're going to view it, be prepared to let go of any hope, and pray that a more skillful group grabs hold of the idea and takes it where it could go.

I thought iv'e seen some bad movies in my time,BUT. After the apperant 3rd grade class got done writing and directing.

this the 4th graders did the fight scenes.

I can't believe anyone out there would or could make such nonsense. I have no idea how anyone there gave this more than 1 star.

I was actually getting ill from watching this horrible acting,fight scenes etc. So common people whoever you might be wake up.I

wouldn't have let this junk in the country let alone put it on DVD.

I would love to watch a movie like this with some of them BUT sober.I want to see where they wow cool?Gary