Must See Films
July 4th, 2008
It’s Independence Day weekend and for those who will be staying home (like me) during the long weekend, I am recommending the films below. They are all foreign films (not if you’re Japanese or Korean). I have them as part of my tiny DVD collection. They aren’t new. They’re about at least 3 years old already and I’m guessing that most of my readers have not seen them yet. I’m a huge fan of martial arts films especially the ninja and samurai. That’s not the only reason why I’m recommmending them, however. These films possess deeper meaning. I have found those meanings in my own perception. It’s up to you to find for yourself.
I will recommend more films later on.
SHINOBI — The movie contains one of the greatest fight scenes ever shown on film. The hero and heroin possess amazing powers and the fit the actors portraying the characters. Probably one aspect of the movie that made me love it is the cinematography. Amazing, amazing, amazing.
AZUMI I — The first of the two. The history of Azumi; how she became. An excellent display of swordplay. I’m a huge fan of the ways of samurai. I’m a man who adores perfection through simplicity and the samurai way of life is that. Simple, precise, perfect. The pretty face of Azumi is a plus.
AZUMI II — The second installation. The continuation of Azumi’s journey towards cleansing. Aagain, contains a great display of swordplay. Unlike most sequels, this one did not disappoint me. Azumi still looking good especially with a cloak (that’s when she really kicks ass).
SHADOWLESS SWORD — This is a Korean film that I can proudly recommend. Korean films are becoming better and could probably replace Hollywood. The film contains another excellent display of swordplay. A must see.
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1. bleuken said on
July 7th, 2008 at 11:03 AM
I really love Azumi. By the way, do you know that Shinobi is an adaptation of the anime Basilisk w/ slight change on the ending and some characters. I like the Shadowless Sword specially how the girl protect the great king to be.
2. aovaron said on
July 7th, 2008 at 8:20 PM
Yes…I think it’s credited on the film. I have not seen the anime and I’m glad I haven’t because I didn’t want to spoil this on me. Cinematography in this film is just superb. It may be low budget compared to most Hollywood flicks, but it’s superior compared to what they’re making now. I can’t vouch for all Oriental films to be marketed into the mainstream because HK films will degrade it, but Japanese and Korean films have certain superiority over Hollywood.
3. sirshatterstar said on
July 9th, 2008 at 9:38 PM
Haven’t seen these movies coz i’m really not into samurai fights but looking at that cute chick holding a sword makes me want to check it out. hehe. I’ll check them all out.
4. aovaron said on
July 9th, 2008 at 11:15 PM
Watch them all. They all have HOT CHICKS
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