Gojoe

[Tattooed Freak]

Title: Gojoe Reisenki

Director: Sogo ISHII

Main Cast: Tadanobu ASANO, Masatoshi NAGASE, Daisuke RYU, Ittoku KISHIBE, Jun KUNIMURA & Masakatsu FUNAKI

Running Time: 137 mins.

Plot

Gojoe is set in ancient Japan, and the opening narration informs us that it's a dark time for the country. In the aftermath of a bloody civil war for control of a local countryside, a demon entity has appeared to slaughter the soldiers of the winning side. Into the fray walks Benkei, a monk who is a born again murderer!! Benkei is intent on stopping the demon, believing that this action will cleanse his tortured soul of his past.

Review

I love samurai movies, especially the more gratuitious ones that come out of Japan. Loads of Sword swinging and beheadings. This is a very cool movie, following the ass-kickin' Monk as he steals the sacred sword and battles an invincible demonic blade master in a fight to the fiery end. Only problem is the editing is a bit poor, but I couldnt do any better!

7/10 - Have seen better