Bunraku

Honestly, The main reason I bought Bunraku was to support my favorite Japanese musician, GACKT who stars as Yoshi in Bunraku. I didn't hold out much hope for the rest of the movie based on critic reviews.But I sat down and watched it, and honestly, I really really liked it. Not to say the movie isn't flawed. the beginning is a bit campy and confusing. I didn't know where they were going with anything until almost 15 minutes in. The way they introduced and built the characters up could have been done much better.However, once you got passed the corny introductions to the characters, and figured out what the heck was going on... the rest fell into place nicely.Josh Hartnett filled the role of "The Drifter" very well. he brought a bit of realism to what could best be described as a comic book character. There were moments where he made you laugh, like a scene where he has to use a trapeze. I really enjoyed the fight scenes with "The Drifter". They were exciting... Josh Hartnett was right on in his interpretation of the character.I think Woody Harrelson did a great job as the bartender. He seemed to fit the role perfectly, and I'm not talking about his bartending stint on 'Cheers'. (I was too little to really appreciate his time on that show - lol). what I liked about Harrelson in this movie... He has this sort of wisdom in his eye, and cunningly knowing smile. He really stuck out to me in this movie. I have to say, I have a new found respect for Harrelson as an actor after this role.Gackt surprised me. I'm a big fan of his music, and I liked him in Furin Kazan (a Japanese Samurai period piece)... however, I didn't know how he would handle the transition to and English speaking Hollywood movie. Surprisingly, his acting is very good. he wasn't over the top nor was he too understated. He made the character realistic and likable. You would never guess by watching this movie that this was his first Hollywood movie, or that he didn't have a large list of acting credits under his belt. There were a few times I had to remind myself that I was watching GACKT, because he brings you into his character. He really did a great job.There were a few things I didn't like, or at least, that disappointed me a bit. Nicola (the main baddie played brilliantly by Ron Perlman) and Alexandra (played also brilliantly by Demi Moore) were not properly utilized in the movie. There was so much that could have been done with both characters... I feel there were missed opportunities. Especially when we learn WHO Alexandra has a history with, and considering Nicola is the most feared, and most dangerous man that few dare stand up to him... once you see the movie, you'll spot a few places where the opportunities were missed... So I won't go into it further as to not spoil you.So all in all, this was an excellent movie. Yes there are some flaws, but none that seriously effect the watch-ability of this movie. I would say this is going to be a fan classic fairly quickly. if you like Samurai movies or Westerns, or if you liked Sin City... I think you'll like this movie. Its the kind of movie you can appreciate more the second and third time around. I'd say it's definitely worth the purchase.

Seen the movie before buying. I had to have a hard copy. And it worked perfectly.

I have been meaning to write this review for sometimes now after purchasing this DVD.I would advise you to do this when first watching this movieJust watch and enjoy the ride! Don't nitpick!Each of the characters I enjoyed during the movie as they come into this odd fantasyfuturistic world where weapons are outlawed.We meet the Drifter who has an agenda to seek out the great killer Nicola the Woodcutter.He works by himself and with his wits and fists.Another also seeks Nicola - the samurai named Yoshi, a slightly naïve man who believesin a sacred code of honor while trying to help his uncle and cousin.These two meet at a bar where a man named the Bartender asks them to team up todefeat Nicola. The bartender is a mysterious quirky man who has a history withNicola and seeks to save his town from him.Nicola is a dangerous man in his own right with his band of nine killers, but now manyyears later since establishing his reign, seek to settle down and focus on his legacy.His woman Alexandra, a fierce woman in her own right, has a secret and seeks tomake a decision on her future. It would have been interesting to do more withthis character and maybe see her fight. We do however get a glimpse into her past.Each of the killers are interesting with what screen time they each have. (There isone scene where I thought that the Joker had come out to play - you'll find it! :)But Killer #2 has a particular finesse to him - seemingly harmless at first - just a fopor dandy until he kills. . .Then it all comes together in an awesome showdown that you just have to see.Also it would have been interesting to have the cousin Mimoko fight, but seeingthe uncle fight was cool!I have seen this six times and want to see it again! Must watch!

I had never heard anything about this when I watched it. I just saw it had Woody Harrelson and Ron Pearlman in it and figured I'd give it a shot. From the first 10 seconds I could tell this was my kind of movie. It starts off very strange with a kind of dark humor intro that sets the tone for the whole movie. The movie is set up more like a Broadway play than a Hollywood action flick, but unlike some other movies I've seen like that, this one works very well. Most of the acting in this is phenomenal, and it maintains it's humor through the tongue-in-cheek performances of the stars. Josh Hartnett does an awesome job of carrying the film as the lead, and Woody Harrelson is fantastic as always. Despite never having heard of it, I was surprised by how awesome this movie really was. I don't know anything about how it was released, but this should have been a major blockbuster. It reminded me of Sin City but with more heart and structure. It takes a combination of many genre's of film and adds that to a combination of many ages-old stories of revenge, redemption, courage, etc. and combines them all beautifully. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is a fan of movies that do not adhere to the norm, or anyone who is a fan of Woody Harrelson, as he can seem to do no wrong lately.

In einem amerikanischen Film mit Starbesetzung .Erinnert etwas an Dick Tracy vom Style her .Recht unterhaltsam .

Muchos efectos digitales y coreografías para luchar, lo demás discretito

Livraison rapide, le colis resu dans un bonne état non abîmé par le transport, j'attends ce film avec impatiente, avec en plus un magniette 3d qui est pas mal .

とても美品でした！

On time delivery and not damaged, just the way I like it !