Samurai X - The Motion Picture (Rurouni Kenshin)

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Summary: Kenshin rocks
Review: This is divided into two parts, the first part pertains to those who are Kenshin fans, the second part pertains to those who are not familiar with Kenshin.

Let me start by saying that if you are a Kenshin fan, you'll want to have this movie. It shows an aspect of Kenshin's character we rarely get to see- the results of his prior days as the manslayer. While in the t.v. series Kenshin suffers in a more generic, non-specific kind of way for his past sins, that is, he doesn't see the direct results of his actions, such as the suffering of the families of those he killed, in this movie he is slapped in the face with it. He learns of the suffering first hand, from the relatives of one he had previously slain in the name of justice. This is much the same as the first movies, Trust and Betrayal. The only thing I could complain about was the difference in the voices of the English dub of the series and the English dub of this movie. While most of the changes weren't distracting, the voice of Sanosuke was absolutely horrendous to the point of distracting me. Other than that, kudos to this film for being entertaining and giving a little further development into the Kenshin character.

For those who are not Kenshin fans, this movie might be confusing. It is chock full of history and characters that are prevalent throughout the series but are not exactly things you would hear or be able to relate to in every day life. The movie is rather violent if you are not used to Kenshin, but no more so than any of the other animes out there that contain violence. Again, I would suggest watching the series first, and then trying the movies out.

Finally,Kenshin remains true to the ideal of the series, trying to resolve differences, atone for his sins and make up for the hurt he has caused in the past, to the point where he is willing to die to even the score. Kenshin is a man who is gentle and full of compassion, but can also kick butt and protect those who need protecting. He rocks in the movies just like he rocks on the series.

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Summary: Samurai X is awesome!!
Review: Samurai X is now my favorite anime movie. It is action packed and the animation is MAD GOOD!!!!! I garentee that you will love it, you will want to buy it yourself. So go get your copy before they run out.

Roku Saki

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Summary: Samurai X - Director's Cut
Review: i have actually watch the movie, what i think its that this movie is really not related to the series or the OVA. I like the series so i bought the whole set of it, including the OVA and Movie. What i actually wanted to know is that, does this Movie have a Director's Cut version? as i would much prefer to watch the Director's Cut version rather then the normal one. Well, If any One knows please do e-mail me at [e-mail]

Thanx a Million~!

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Summary: A simple History lesson
Review: I Havent seen this movie but theres's a moron on this page who thinks he knows what hes talking about. Sailor red needs to brush up on his history. There is no such thing as a rurounin and it doesnt mean wanderer and the description on his part is a pure guess, ronin is closest to the meaning which means masterless samurai. It just erritates me when people pretend to know something but in reality fall short of a fool.

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Summary: It's ok
Review: This is a sort of boring movie. I really expected Kenshin and Kauro to go farther in their relationship, like maybe admit that they love each other. I mean they obviously have some kind of connection like when Kauro knew that Kenshin was wounded in the final battle and how she keeps on caring for him even though he has done bad things in the past. Also some things were unaccurate. Isn't that police cheif dead? And if Kenshin is really 28 than why does everyone call him a kid or boy? I know he is short but this really had unrealistic heights. And doesn't Kenshin believe that Cyto is dead? I'm assuming that ths is set after he beats Shishio because Sano uses the Futainokiwaga or whatever it is. And since when is Kenshin that vulnarable? He is the Battosai! He would never let himself get kicked in the stomach or anything like that. But I'm still glad that there was at least one more Kenshin anime!

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Summary: Has not seen Series, but Appreciates this Movie
Review: In a mood to see some anime and samurai swordplay, I picked up this DVD having not seen any of the series. I am reviewing this film independent from the series.

From a basic standpoint, "Samurai X" gave me what I wanted to see:

-a compelling, unique, and initially mysterious main character
-some excellent fight scenes
-better than usual art work
-adequate English dubs and music
-a story that did not get in the way of the action

The initial fight scene, which takes place years before the rest of the story, really gripped me and made me want to continue on with the film. Gripping tension and excellent fighting action.

After that there was a lot of story setup where I was lost for the most part. This is probably because I never saw the series. Basically there was a civil war but some are angry with the new regime and wish to overthrow it. There is much intrigue that unfolds throughout the rest of the story as characters chose a side and then in some cases betrayed that side in the struggle.

In some cases I thought the double-crosses became too many, but the plot advanced just fine and brought about enough fight scenes.

One thing I will admit to admiring about this movie was how it moved me emotionally at some points. I felt tension when young Yahiko got trapped by the rebels. I felt a bit of sorrow in the end for Takimi and Toki. I could understand Takimi's rage at Kenshin. This was one of the strong points of the movie, and the music did a decent job of adding to the emotion.

All in all, maybe not one of the greatest movies of all time, but certainly entertaining and superior within its own genre. I recommend this to anyone with an interest in anime set in a historical samurai time period.

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Summary: Liker's of the Rurouni Kenshin Series Beware!!!!!
Review: You can read the Editorial Review to see what the movie is about.
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If you are a big fan of the Rurouni Kenshin tv series it would be greatly advised that you NOT see this movie. For the most part it would be a great waste of your time & money. All the voices are different except for maybe Karou. The plot is as thin a piece of rice paper. There is only ONE decent fight scence that you see in the beginning of the movie, but it gets really boring after the fifth time they run it. The characters do things in the movie that are uncharacteristic of what is already set for in the series(i.e. Kenshin trying to stab a guy in the face with his reverse-blade sword while they fight). The movie really has no bearing on the series or the OVA's so you won't be missing much. The OVA's and the Series are AWESOME, so purchase those, but if you totally have to see it, don't say I didn't warn you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Summary: Can you spell, "B-A-D"?
Review: This was an utterly ridiculous movie....First of all, the movie and the series are very different from one another. So much in fact, that the two have almost nothing in common. This story takes place a little after the second arc of the Rurouni Kenshin series. If you've seen the second arc then you know Kenshin has already conquered the manslayer within him, Saito is supposedly dead, and Sanosuke Seighara has mastered a punch called the Tio-fukenoki-wammi (however you spell that crap). In this movie, however, Kenshin allows the manslayer within to emerge, Saito reappears and Sanosuke has no knowledge of the tio-fukenoki-wammi (however you spell that crap).

This storty, plainly putting it, makes no sense whatsoever. Do not get this movie. If you do, you will surely regret it.

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Summary: Great Movie
Review: I have seen this movie as well as the series and the OVA's about 8 times total and I still have yet to see what is wrong with this movie besides the fact that you need some knowledge of the series to understand it. The writers did a good job into not potraying the two opposing sides (kenshin and takimi) as either good or bad as we see that the main point was that although killing was necessary to create or defend a government during what is potrayed as the Dark Ages of Japan which was during the time of the Tokugawa Shogunate there is no such thing as a perfect government thereby making all that bloodshed very much pointless. The animation is a little better than the series and it is good for it's time. The music is by far the best with the exception of the intro song. The music provides a melancholy tone and makes the listener feel pitiful with the events that are going on. I do somewhat agree with some reviewers that the plot is predictiable but this movie is supposed to reinforce the fact the eventhough kenshin has seen the light and is bound by his will to keep the promise he made after killing another man slayer named Gentatsu who's death haunt's Takimi constantly and is portrayed as such in the movie by a constant flashback of that moment. For the reviewer who did not see the artistic side of the fact that the same scene was repeated over and over you need to understand that if you were to see a loved one die in front of you while you could not do anything about it you will have the same exact harsh memory in your head it's part of the human mentality. Since I am cutting it close to 1,000 words I will just say that the movie is Worth buying if you are mature enough to understand the plot.

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Summary: Samurai X the motion picture
Review: this was a great movie. but i was surprised that they changed the voices. it would have been nice if they kept the same ones. there was blood shed. but u should predict that knowing samurais.
what surprised me is, that there was a rating 17+. i dont know why they did that. there is no swears in it. but it could be because of the blood shed. i dont know.

i would recomend this to any kenshin, anime, or sword fan