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aohige · 2012-06-25, 05:26

Hmm, a quick search didn't turn up any discussion threads for this.
If there is already one, please disregard and close the thread.

Trailer:

Posters:

MUAHAHAHAHAHA · 2012-06-25, 05:53

Hey, Kamen Rider Den-O guy playing Kenshin! Hahahahahah!

That said, I am quite impressed with how detailed Kenshin is portrayed in the film. They even include the infamous "Oro"!

I am just a tad bit worried about the number of characters. How much plot and characters are they planning to cram in this movie?

Pink Cow · 2012-06-25, 06:15

Must. Watch. D:

Yeah, the movie looks promising. I'm a huge fan of Rurouni Kenshin. XD
I couldn't imagine Satou Takeru as Kenshin though, until I saw the screenshots and the trailer.

fanty · 2012-06-25, 06:36

Haha, looks a bit low-budget. Not very good choreography. I wonder why it is that Japanese action films can't reach the level of wuxia.

Sumeragi · 2012-06-25, 08:53

I'm one to prefer movies like these than the supposedly artistic wuxia. In fact, I detest all the focus on choreography when a movie is void of plot.

-KarumA- · 2012-06-25, 11:50

The bad thing is the plot of Kenshin is not so complicated so the underwhelming choreography will just make the movie worse.
Choreography is a very important point specially in movies like these, I dislike the whole; we fight inhuman such as the grass running scene and the slow jump from extreme height with obvious wires in the trailer it makes it a lot less real. A proper choreography could really lift this up to amazing standards but alas they didn't do that.
It looks like a general tv series; predictable plot, fun characters that are maybe a little over the top and extremely predictable, medium fight scenes. I like the color grading in shots but that as well is nothing special and over used in movies and tv series.

Xellos-_^ · 2012-06-25, 12:14

i think it would have work better with the flashback arc, a short condense story with a ton of blood and drama.

Patriot's Blade · 2012-06-25, 21:10

ORE SANJOU!!! SWORD FORM!!! oh wait.....

Domonkazu · 2012-06-26, 03:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by fanty

Haha, looks a bit low-budget. Not very good choreography. I wonder why it is that Japanese action films can't reach the level of wuxia.

to be fair there are lot of shitty wuxia too, some are really good mostly aren't.

on contary HK movies usually has good fighting / action scene but really bad storywise.

still movie quality look better than I thought, even though the fight scene is a bit silly, well not like the fight in the manga version was any better.

MUAHAHAHAHAHA · 2012-06-26, 03:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by fanty

Haha, looks a bit low-budget. Not very good choreography. I wonder why it is that Japanese action films can't reach the level of wuxia.

I can't deny that wuxia films have some good action scenes, but most of the time (me speaking from experience. I grew up watching Chinese movies), you are uncertain if you are watching the movie for the action, or for the plot. I would like both, but unfortunately, Chinese wuxia films often do not balance them well enough. Good action, but very cliche and poorly-written plot and underdeveloped characters.

MrTerrorist · 2012-08-28, 08:26

Kotaku reviews the movie.

SaintessHeart · 2012-08-28, 08:33

They should do a Hokuto no Ken or Jojo's Bizarre adventure when it comes to action films - bishounen heroes are damn lame as compared to their manly-hunky-super-muscular counterparts.

rio · 2012-08-28, 08:44

Ooops Sorry! I have written the review of Rurouni Kenshin movie in
Recent movies you watched thread.

Please see it.. Gomen gomen.

MrTerrorist · 2012-08-28, 08:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaintessHeart

They should do a Hokuto no Ken or Jojo's Bizarre adventure when it comes to action films - bishounen heroes are damn lame as compared to their manly-hunky-super-muscular counterparts.

So you like strong, scarred, muscular men, holding you from behind and whispering these sweet words into your ears

"It's time for some action!"

ElCachicamo · 2012-08-28, 09:06

People talking about Wukia Pian like they are good or something is hilarious. Those films look like a videogame.

These are good films:

Ran
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbbfDntoRRk

Harakiri
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRp1tUHpWNs

Seven Samurai
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNqQXC8Tv8U

Yojimbo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzFq5hOlZ5s

Rashomon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCZ9TguVOIA

Sansho Dayo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=076MrMynyak

Tasogare Seibei
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sEdxb3I3dk

Ame Agaru
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnh7l1pngU8

Kenshin is a good character and you could do so much more with him and his relationship with Kaoru. When the characters behave like real people the fight scenes are more dramatic as well, you don't need 20 minutes of choreographies to tell that a character is a skilful swordsman.

For example:
Ame Agaru Fight Scene
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvNCznBhSlE

The Black Hood fight scene with Tomisaburo Wakayama
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJlDeAwM8-c

Twilight Samurai duel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuX3B9OFiLA

Gohatto sparring scenes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekCiMFNLU5o

Sometimes less is more.

Guardian Enzo · 2012-08-28, 13:17

The general critical buzz is good, and so is the box office. Anything that's good for the franchise is good for prospects of seeing Jinchu animated at last.

j0x · 2012-08-28, 18:05

any spoilers for the movie? did they battle Shishio?

MUAHAHAHAHAHA · 2012-08-28, 18:12

If the movie is a success, is there a possibility that they might do a second movie focusing on other arcs?

j0x · 2012-08-28, 18:57

its on the top charts of japanese box office - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news...-in-1st-5-days

so its on the road to success already

Kaihan · 2012-08-28, 19:22

Since the second trailer haven't been posted here yet, here it is:

Oro?

2012-06-25, 05:26	Link #1
aohige ( ಠ_ಠ) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Somewhere, between the sacred silence and sleep	Rurouni Kenshin (live action) Hmm, a quick search didn't turn up any discussion threads for this. If there is already one, please disregard and close the thread. Trailer: <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/Lr3P6scMYIo">watch on YouTube</a>.</p> Posters: __________________

2012-06-25, 05:53	Link #2
MUAHAHAHAHAHA Hail the power of Fujoshi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: hahahahahahahahaha Age: 35	Hey, Kamen Rider Den-O guy playing Kenshin! Hahahahahah! That said, I am quite impressed with how detailed Kenshin is portrayed in the film. They even include the infamous "Oro"! I am just a tad bit worried about the number of characters. How much plot and characters are they planning to cram in this movie? __________________ A politically ignorant person who embraces only hedonism as the main philosophical doctrine. Old stuff but just a reminder that butthurt report form is here to help

2012-06-25, 06:15	Link #3
Pink Cow This is my title. Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Philippines	Must. Watch. D: Yeah, the movie looks promising. I'm a huge fan of Rurouni Kenshin. XD I couldn't imagine Satou Takeru as Kenshin though, until I saw the screenshots and the trailer. __________________ ～自由を愛しちゃう女の子だけ～ Instagram

2012-06-25, 06:36	Link #4
fanty STARVING ARTIST Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 永遠の冬の国 Age: 33	Haha, looks a bit low-budget. Not very good choreography. I wonder why it is that Japanese action films can't reach the level of wuxia. __________________

2012-06-25, 12:14	Link #7
Xellos-_^ Not Enough Sleep Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: R'lyeh Age: 48	i think it would have work better with the flashback arc, a short condense story with a ton of blood and drama. __________________

2012-06-25, 08:53	Link #5
Sumeragi Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dai Korai Teikoku	I'm one to prefer movies like these than the supposedly artistic wuxia. In fact, I detest all the focus on choreography when a movie is void of plot.

2012-06-25, 11:50	Link #6
-KarumA- (｡☉౪ ⊙｡) Author Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In Maya world, where all is 3D and everything crashes Age: 36	The bad thing is the plot of Kenshin is not so complicated so the underwhelming choreography will just make the movie worse. Choreography is a very important point specially in movies like these, I dislike the whole; we fight inhuman such as the grass running scene and the slow jump from extreme height with obvious wires in the trailer it makes it a lot less real. A proper choreography could really lift this up to amazing standards but alas they didn't do that. It looks like a general tv series; predictable plot, fun characters that are maybe a little over the top and extremely predictable, medium fight scenes. I like the color grading in shots but that as well is nothing special and over used in movies and tv series.

2012-06-25, 21:10	Link #8
Patriot's Blade its Ghost Madoka time!!! Join Date: May 2009 Location: brunei darusalam	ORE SANJOU!!! SWORD FORM!!! oh wait..... __________________ "legends said that Alto Saotome made a correct decision, he left both Ranka Lee & Sheryl Nome to marry the skies & proceed to make love with her, it was a long sight to behold according to the witnesses, the sky is now pregnant"

2012-08-28, 08:26	Link #11
MrTerrorist Takao Tsundere Cruiser Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Classified	Kotaku reviews the movie. __________________

2012-08-28, 08:33	Link #12
SaintessHeart NYAAAAHAAANNNNN~ Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 35	They should do a Hokuto no Ken or Jojo's Bizarre adventure when it comes to action films - bishounen heroes are damn lame as compared to their manly-hunky-super-muscular counterparts. __________________ When three puppygirls named after pastries are on top of each other, it is called Eclair a'la menthe et Biscotti aux fraises avec beaucoup de Ricotta sur le dessus. Most of all, you have to be disciplined and you have to save, even if you hate our current financial system. Because if you don't save, then you're guaranteed to end up with nothing.

2012-08-28, 08:44	Link #13
rio Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: JPN around Tokyo	Ooops Sorry! I have written the review of Rurouni Kenshin movie in Recent movies you watched thread. Please see it.. Gomen gomen. __________________ Don't mind the small things. Optimists always win∮

2012-08-28, 09:06	Link #15
ElCachicamo Member Join Date: Jul 2012	People talking about Wukia Pian like they are good or something is hilarious. Those films look like a videogame. These are good films: Ran http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbbfDntoRRk Harakiri http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRp1tUHpWNs Seven Samurai http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNqQXC8Tv8U Yojimbo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzFq5hOlZ5s Rashomon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCZ9TguVOIA Sansho Dayo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=076MrMynyak Tasogare Seibei http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sEdxb3I3dk Ame Agaru http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnh7l1pngU8 Kenshin is a good character and you could do so much more with him and his relationship with Kaoru. When the characters behave like real people the fight scenes are more dramatic as well, you don't need 20 minutes of choreographies to tell that a character is a skilful swordsman. For example: Ame Agaru Fight Scene http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvNCznBhSlE The Black Hood fight scene with Tomisaburo Wakayama http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJlDeAwM8-c Twilight Samurai duel http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuX3B9OFiLA Gohatto sparring scenes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekCiMFNLU5o Sometimes less is more.

2012-08-28, 18:05	Link #17
j0x Giga Drill Breaker Join Date: Jan 2009	any spoilers for the movie? did they battle Shishio?

2012-08-28, 18:12	Link #18
MUAHAHAHAHAHA Hail the power of Fujoshi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: hahahahahahahahaha Age: 35	If the movie is a success, is there a possibility that they might do a second movie focusing on other arcs? __________________ A politically ignorant person who embraces only hedonism as the main philosophical doctrine. Old stuff but just a reminder that butthurt report form is here to help

2012-08-28, 18:57	Link #19
j0x Giga Drill Breaker Join Date: Jan 2009	its on the top charts of japanese box office - http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news...-in-1st-5-days so its on the road to success already