77 minutes, most of them a single take. One legendary samurai assassin. 588 foes.
One of those feats of filmmaking almost as astonishing in its ambition as in its execution, Crazy Samurai Musashi originated in the mind of Sion Sono, with his typical mixture of cinematic verve and abundant bloodshed. That no-one was seriously injured in the making of it is remarkable, as it's filmed in the old style, with real blades, and requires every actor and kirare-yaku extra to hit his marks perfectly even if he's fighting someone who is standing behind him. For star Tak Sakaguchi, it's an extraordinary feat of endurance. You could be a dedicated sports fan throughout your life and see little to equal this level of stamina and skill.
Miyamoto Musashi is a legend in Japan, author of acclaimed strategy guide The Book Of Five Rings and never defeated in any of his 61 duels. It's...
One of those feats of filmmaking almost as astonishing in its ambition as in its execution, Crazy Samurai Musashi originated in the mind of Sion Sono, with his typical mixture of cinematic verve and abundant bloodshed. That no-one was seriously injured in the making of it is remarkable, as it's filmed in the old style, with real blades, and requires every actor and kirare-yaku extra to hit his marks perfectly even if he's fighting someone who is standing behind him. For star Tak Sakaguchi, it's an extraordinary feat of endurance. You could be a dedicated sports fan throughout your life and see little to equal this level of stamina and skill.
Miyamoto Musashi is a legend in Japan, author of acclaimed strategy guide The Book Of Five Rings and never defeated in any of his 61 duels. It's...
- 8/18/2020
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
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