47 ronin narrates the story of 47 unrecognised samurai called as ronin. One day their master gets assassinated and they start to plan his revenge. They then embark on a journey away from their hometown accompanied with Kai, and fight against the evil forces that are out to eradicate them.
A singular viewing experience: a multi-colored downer fantasy which combines bursts of imagination with a bleak worldview, resulting in something that rarely feels mainstream.
In spite of its enjoyable, easy-to-exploit aspects, "47 Ronin" is a big budget spectacle hamstrung by its need to be at once flippant and respectful of its honor-driven source material.
47 Ronin is admirably devoted to its material, but it's almost tedious to watch.
Movie Talk
June 15, 2014
This $175million Hollywood reworking of Japan's most celebrated tale of honour and revenge is a mostly plodding affair, notwithstanding some fantastical sword-and-sorcery flourishes.
There's no such thing as bad Jack (Nicholson). There's only vintage and current Jack. However, while there is good Keanu, and even great Keanu, there is also... less good Keanu.
