The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2003)


Fantastic movie. While the blood is copious, it is still kind of cartoon-ish so is not too overwhelming. This movie has it all, mystery, humor, classic samisen playing, artful Geisha dancing and lots and lots of violence. I did feel a little sorry for the fate of the samurai's ill wife. SPOILER ALERT good wins and evil loses. Another SPOILER ALERT: the ending was just fabulous with the cast coordinated and really moving. Watch the front row carefully, although with the tech of the day (2003) the change was easily noticed.

BTW:  zato = is a title refering to lowest of the four official ranks with an historical guild for blind men
           ichi = one