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Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai, Movie

Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai (Ichimei) 2011

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Japanese director Takashi Miike’s (13 AssassinsIchi the Killer) remake of the 1962 samurai classic. Centers on a poverty-stricken warrior discovering the fate of his ronin son-in-law, setting in motion a tense showdown of vengeance against the house of a feudal lord. More

"Seeking a noble end, poverty-stricken samurai Hanshiro requests to commit ritual suicide at the House of Ii, run by headstrong Kageyu. Trying to dismiss Hanshiro's demand, Kageyu recounts the tragic story of a similar plea from young ronin Motome. Hanshiro is shocked by the horrifying details of Motome's fate, but remains true to his decision to die with honor. At the moment of the hara-kiri, Hanshiro makes a last request to be assisted by Kageyu’s samurai, who are coincidentally absent. Suspicious and outraged, Kageyu demands an explanation. Hanshiro confesses his bond to Motome, and tells the bittersweet tale of their lives... Kageyu will soon realize that Hanshiro has set in motion a tense showdown of vengeance against his house." (Cannes Film Festival 2011) Hide

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  • Harlow

    People its a clip not a trailer! either way its gooood. :)

  • frase

    can hardly call this a trailer, but it's looking like a pretty sweet film. plus Koji Yakusho is super badass

  • jeph

    bore! almost fell asleep during this trailer = fail

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Press Reviews

AV Club (USA)

A methodical, often downright somber tale of honor codes gone awry. Full review.

Empire (UK)

A surprisingly subdued affair, aficionados will still find enough sword-based shenanigans to keep them engrossed. Full review.

Guardian (UK)

Reveals a dramatic connection between Hanshiro and Motome, and exposes an icy hypocrisy and abject power-worship at the heart of the warrior code. Full review.

Little White Lies (UK)

Talky and tiresome. Full review.

Los Angeles Times

Miike brings a formal, elegant restraint to his usual flair for wild theatrics. Full review.

New York Times

It proceeds slowly and gracefully, and the few scenes of bloodshed are emotionally intense rather than showily sensational. Full review.