This is the second film in the 7 film series based on the Japanese manga series. Even though I'd say the manga series tops it these films hold their own against lots of other films, even today. This film gain takes several aspects of the mnga, plot and other little things thrown in and mixes it up. The result turns out great. The gore in this one tops 'Sword of Vengance' and that is no small task but it is not realistic and made so on purpose. The final duel between Ogami and the Masters of Death is a great one. The head splitting scene sticks out the most I'd say. Or the `Wailing of the Wintery Wind' which was actually called `Flute of the Falling tiger' in the manga. That (for those who haven't seen it) is when Ogami slices a diagonal cut on the 3rd ones neck causing blood to come out and make a whistling sound. In the manga it sprays a bit and he falls dead. However in the film it sprays then he falls and it gushes out. I didn't get why.
Another key fight is with the Kurokawa in the forest with his double spear. Also when Diagoro is rolled in the cart and cuts the legs of two of the ninja.that's a good bit.
All in all the films can't be compared to the comics. They lack the emotional depth and some other things. But they stand on their own, as great pieces of art.
Another key fight is with the Kurokawa in the forest with his double spear. Also when Diagoro is rolled in the cart and cuts the legs of two of the ninja.that's a good bit.
All in all the films can't be compared to the comics. They lack the emotional depth and some other things. But they stand on their own, as great pieces of art.