![]() A lot of the crucial information about Kai is only revealed when it’s relevant, but most of it doesn’t become clear until the last act. In a film of this nature, the narrated sections are clear and to the point, they help to lay the foundation for the main character. The film opens with some really nice narration explaining a little bit about Kai’s (Reeves) history, as well as touching on some ancient Japanese laws. The movie also stars Hiroyuki Sanada, Jin Akanishi, Takato Yonemoto and Hiroyuki Tagawa. (Respectively played by Tadanobu Asana and Rinko Kikuchi). ![]() Over time he forms a close bond with Asano’s daughter, Mika (Ko Shibasakii), Kai must lead the Ronin into battle if he hopes to save her from Lord Kira and a witch who wish to take over the city. ![]() There, he was raised alongside the Samurai, but referred to as a half-breed and never truly accepted. As a young boy, Kai (played as an adult by Keanu Reeves), was rescued and taken in by Lord Asano (Min Tanaka), the master of the city Ako. 47 Ronin tells the story of a band of samurai looking to avenge the death of their master, who was wrongly accused of dishonoring the shogun. With his first full length feature, director Carl Rinsch brings a fresh aesthetic appeal, along with a nicely developed back story and includes an American in the mix, one who is slowly but surely returning to form. ![]() The topic has been covered in films such as “The Last Samurai”, going all the way back to Asian cinema from the 30’s, through to the 50’s. “47 Ronin” (meaning samurai without a master), is the latest film about samurai’s and shoguns (generals) from Japanese history. ![]()
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