47 Ronin

47 Ronin

By Carl Rinsch

  • Genre: Action & Adventure
  • Release Date: 2013-12-25
  • Advisory Rating: PG-13
  • Runtime: 1h 58min
  • Director: Carl Rinsch
  • Production Company: Mid Atlantic Films
  • Production Country: Hungary, Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America
  • iTunes Price: USD 14.99
  • iTunes Rent Price: USD 3.99
6.167/10
6.167
From 3,669 Ratings

Description

Keanu Reeves stars in the action-adventure epic, 47 Ronin. After a treacherous warlord kills their master and banishes their kind, 47 leaderless samurai vow to seek vengeance and reclaim their honor. This band of ronin must seek help from Kai (Reeves)—an enslaved half-breed they once rejected—in their ultimate fight for redemption in a savage world of mythic and wondrous terrors. Kai becomes their most deadly weapon and the heroic inspiration for these outnumbered warriors to confront their enemy and seize eternity.

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  • Values to be remembered today

    5
    By a2bear
    Excellent casting - including Keanu Reeve who is part Asian and thus the perfect fit for his half-breed role. All the staff is Japanese and for someone who practiced traditional Japanese martial arts for decades, the spirit of Bushido is alive. As to Hollywood special effects, they transport us to a fairy-tale level that please the senses and elevates the spirit. I enjoyed every minute of it, and watched twice already. Highly recommend if you care for the Japanese culture, special effect and a great story about loyalty and courage - values to be remembered in the 21st century.
  • Dont judge so harsh

    5
    By MickG25
    Some people hate it and some people seem to really love it. I don't LOVE it but I really, really enjoy it. It has proven on more than a couple occasions that when it is on TV or I have put the film on by choice, I've watched until through the end happily. It is just a great and entertaining film.
  • Don't listen to the top critics.

    5
    By IforgotAboutThis
    It has become more and more apparant that the top critics of movies are not that good at rating them. This movie is well worth the watch.
  • I want to love it

    3
    By Ripley231
    The story's a bit on the bland side and a lot of the best moments were in the trailers. If you dig anime themes, I've seen live adaptations of plenty of anime that were done worse than the ideas and themes this tries to accomplish. I personally give it a C+ I'm not sorry that I bought it but I only watch it once or twice a year.
  • Wonderful Movie with a Few Flaws

    4
    By Rixis03
    Let’s just start off with this is not a typical American action movie where explosions and fights happen all the time. I suppose you could say it’s more Japanese in style because the movie favors dialogue and periods of silence to build a compelling story, empathy, and tension. It is silly that the fellow with the skeleton tattoo is prominently featured on the poster and such because he has only 1 line in the entire movie. And Keanu Reeves was thrown in there to bring in a larger audience. He does fit the storyline and style very well so it’s not completely out of place. But it does detract from the fact that there wasn’t a “half-breed” in the original story. The Witch was a bit campy at times. But it’s very Japanese to be overly dramatic for a serious character, I think they feel like it emphasizes the role of the character (especially bad ones). My friend didn’t like it, but she’s not as aware of the Japanese love for the dramatic. Other than that, I was enthralled the whole time I watched the movie. It’s well done (albeit with lots of CG for some scenes) and the ending is very moving. I’d give it 4.5 stars, but iTunes won’t let me.
  • Well Done!

    5
    By Old Death Head
    47 Ronin is only one dimensional, because the critics thinking is one dimensional, and they are totally unqualified to comment on something they do not understand. If you have some understanding of Bushido, you most likely will like it. Keanu Reeves gives us a performance that is worthy of Bushido.
  • Spectacular!!

    5
    By Mississippi Delta Boy
    One of the BEST films I have ever watched! The scenes were spectacular.
  • Underrated.......and awesome!!!

    5
    By anykine
    I love Keanu Reeves lesser known films like Street Kings, John Wick and this movie. They get so much bad reviews but turns out to be awesome.
  • Excellent Film

    5
    By 19Daniel72
    For many, it will be hard to grasp the concept of samurai honor. Without understanding the importance, this film will seem like it is filled with pointless suicide. Although a happy ending is one we have come to accept from a western perspective, to the samurai, this was a happy ending. They kept their honor for themselves and their families. For them at that time, there was no greater thing. The film was an accurate portrayal and a lot of fun to watch. If you keep your mind open to a different culture, I'm sure you will enjoy it too.
  • Awesome!!!

    4
    By lombardiisnumberone
    This movie is a must see! It might have only gotten approx 6.4 on IMDB, but i would rate it at a 9. The acting. Special effects and the CGI were all on point.

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