I saw the original Shogun with Richard Chamberlain and though not the best depiction of Japanese culture, it was enjoyable to watch. This remake was less enjoyable. Starting with the muted tones and sometimes difficult to follow dialog, the characters are less than engaging. There are only three standouts, Mariko, of course. The story was more hers than Toranaga's to me. Yasbushige was another standout and Lady Ochiba.
Overall, it was just lot of long sad scenes, with exposition. The worst character was Blackthorne. Nothing about the character or the actor's portrayal endeared me to his plight. All in all, a beautiful look into Japan but a less than enjoyable story.
Overall, it was just lot of long sad scenes, with exposition. The worst character was Blackthorne. Nothing about the character or the actor's portrayal endeared me to his plight. All in all, a beautiful look into Japan but a less than enjoyable story.
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