The final movie and prequel to the Rurouni Kenshin live-action series is as heart-breaking as expected.
The opening scene must be one of the strongest openings seen in Rurouni Kenshin live action and the first act is really strong, setting the tone for the time period and this Kenshin. Things start to drag a bit in the second act though and there is an overall lack of explanation to why this revolution is happening in the first place so you should be familiar with the manga or anime, to ensure you get the most out of the movie.
The performances, as per usual, were great, the cinematography and choreography are as beautiful and seamless as established from the very first movie.
Still, the OVA of this part of the story is my favorite and I was often comparing the movie to it, wishing they had gone for a bit more heart and brutality than what was delivered.
But, overall I really enjoyed it, Takeru Satoh is the best Kenshin we could ever ask for and I have only gratitude for the respect they have given to the animated series and manga while still making their mark in the Rurouni Kenshin universe.
The opening scene must be one of the strongest openings seen in Rurouni Kenshin live action and the first act is really strong, setting the tone for the time period and this Kenshin. Things start to drag a bit in the second act though and there is an overall lack of explanation to why this revolution is happening in the first place so you should be familiar with the manga or anime, to ensure you get the most out of the movie.
The performances, as per usual, were great, the cinematography and choreography are as beautiful and seamless as established from the very first movie.
Still, the OVA of this part of the story is my favorite and I was often comparing the movie to it, wishing they had gone for a bit more heart and brutality than what was delivered.
But, overall I really enjoyed it, Takeru Satoh is the best Kenshin we could ever ask for and I have only gratitude for the respect they have given to the animated series and manga while still making their mark in the Rurouni Kenshin universe.