Movielogr
Love and Honor (2006)
Directed by Yôji Yamada
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A look at the relationship between a young blind samurai and his wife, who will make a sacrifice in order to defend her husband’s honor.
Rated R | Length 121 minutes
Actors
Takuya Kimura | Rei Dan | Takashi Sasano | Kaori Momoi | Nenji Kobayashi | Ken Ogata | Bandō Mitsugorō X
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/16/2020 | TV | DVD | Library | 6 stars |
| (Average) 6 stars |
Viewing Notes
This is the type of story that could’ve been done in any period but I suppose setting this in feudal Japan gives the revenge element a bit of extra oomph. Understandably I can see how this was nominated and won a few awards and accolades but it didn’t really bowl me over. The protag is a dick to his wife (and manservant) and the unfortunate circumstances that lead to his handicap make him more of a dick. So the redemption arc didn’t work for me. The added melodrama is also a tad syrupy.
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