tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8169788203783133877.post6398628440070700758..comments2024-03-01T05:30:08.196-06:00Comments on Brian Vs. Movies: 13 AssassinsBrian Vs. Movieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11822912407531442886noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8169788203783133877.post-63829716678711884662012-02-23T21:08:14.455-06:002012-02-23T21:08:14.455-06:00I think your rating it just about on par with my o...I think your rating it just about on par with my own (I would have probably bumped it to an 8). While more unique Miike-brand graphic violence would have been nice, my flaws are: 1. Making the characters more distinct. It was difficult to tell the difference between a bunch of dudes dressed alike with similar haircuts before the action began. When the battle started, it was often impossible. 2. A little less "good guy fights a set of black ninjas." During most of the battle, an ample amount of bad guys could have killed the 13 while their back was turned. 3. A bit too much about honor, loyalty, and judgement talk in the end for my liking. We get it.<br /><br />Otherwise, I think Miike did a fantastic job doing a traditional samurai flick. (The evil dude was awesome in the final act!) But I expect nothing less from the legend. If you are ever ready for some Miike-Lynch-Judas type of pain, check out one of my faves from Takashi, Gozu. Total massacre.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com