Chushingura (1962)

	Brian H.

4 out of  4  people found this review helpful

A long movie; it would benefit viewers greatly if they familiarized themselves with the 'facts' before viewing. Google "Ako ronin" or "47 Ronin" for sources. Can be very confusing at times, because all the younger performers look alike (I know, a stereotype), because of the identical hair styles and generally similiar facial structure. That makes it initially hard to distinguish characters, which makes plot development tough to follow.

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	Jeff M.

3 out of  3  people found this review helpful

One of the best stories ever told but this is not one of the best versions out there. Rumor has it that General MacArthur forbid it to be told while Japan was occupied by the US after WW II. I have seen better versions of this story done in considerable shorter time, as it is one of the most popular stories ever told in Japan. Nontheless, if you are not aware of the story of the 47 Samurai, it might be worth a look. I thought parts of it was confusing. The most glaring problem is a lack of background material, as this movie was intended for Japanese audiences who would be intimately aware of all the details surrounding this story, which could've been solved with some sort of additional material on the dvd. Hopefully, someone will release another version of this film before it is remade by Hollywood and, consequently, butchered.

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	Aaron P.

3 out of  3  people found this review helpful

This movie is a good movie. It tells a great story but I felt that it was confusing. I had trouble following all the storylines in this movie. This led to frustration. Although the storyline was great, the fight scene(s) were poorly performed although the acting was fine. Overally, would I watch this movie again? NO. Would I recommend it? Yes, but you have to pay attention!

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