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Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi, The (2003)

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(aka Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman (2003),
Zatoichi (2003))

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Based on the classic Japanese novels, this is Takeshi Kitano’s take on the blind samurai who loves to give massages. Kitano wrote, directs and stars in this story of honour and revenge.

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2003
Japan
116 minutes
Studio/distributor: Miramax

Rated R for strong stylized bloody violence.

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Negates the possibility of legitimate suspense by denying the title character true challenges, and undercuts the impact of its melees with its purely CGI violence. - J. Alan Speer

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