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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Despite the generally negative reviews and poor reception this film has received I actually think it's a great sequel, not as good as the original film admittedly, but far better than most sequels. It actually continues the story very well and the action sequences are just as good. I also love the variety of bizarre, almost supernatural, characters, especially the big guy with the double-ended blade weapon which he throws like a giant propeller, and the strange monkey guy with the razor-wire - these make the fight sequences that little bit different and more interesting. In fact the film reminds me of the anime 'Ninja Scroll' as there are a lot of similarities with some of the characters. Aya Ueto as Azumi is as gorgeous as ever, and it was nice to see Chiaki Kuriyama of Kill Bill fame in a small but equally evil role. It would be great to see a third Azumi film to round up the story and make a great samurai trilogy.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Now being a massive fan of the original, having read the other reviews and watching with the knowledge that a different director was used I was not really looking forward to seeing this sequel. HOWEVER I must say that this film pleasently suprized me. It very easily picks up from where the first left off and indeed the general tone of the film ideally matches that of the first. Okay perhaps the ending isn't as fantastic as the original but with a host of new baddies and battles to face Aya Ueto does a grand job of playing the "cute" (to quote basically all male characters she comes into contact with)assassin. Indeed this film is better described as a continuation rather than a sequal to Azumi. It may not rock your world like the first but if you are a big fan I think this film will suit your expectations!!!
The major problem however is that the making of extras are not translated which means a brush up on your Japanese listening I'm afraid!!!!
But anyway ENJOY!!!
The major problem however is that the making of extras are not translated which means a brush up on your Japanese listening I'm afraid!!!!
But anyway ENJOY!!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
big fan of AZUMI films wish ther were more in the making,still good things and little packages,must see these films if you like action,great filming it all looks so real and scenery excellent all round top film,cant wait for 47 ronin
Most Recent Customer Reviews
"..KICK-ASS ACTION CHICK.."
If you're big on Asian films with plenty of action and violence and bloody swordplay and over the top stunts and at the same time an awesome story, then you will certainly like... Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. Drury
Noooooo....
The only thing this has in common with the first one is the actress who plays Azumi. I'm only typing more because there's a 20 word min.
Published 9 months ago by Metal Spork
Still better than most action films easily
Same actress continues the character brilliantly. Its a pity her fight with the other great young Japanese actress was made so short just a few seconds when this should have been... Read more
Published 17 months ago by A. Murphy
Great film, but ended a bit sudden.
This film is certainly a good sequel to the original Azumi, with one slight exception made for the ending. Read more
Published on 14 Nov 2009 by Andrew J. Gibbs-ripley
Less dynamic but still a worthy sequel
Despite the success of Azumi the makers appear to have cut back on the budget for this sequel and as a result we get much less in the way of innovative action and a LOT more of... Read more
Published on 21 Jun 2008 by Inspector Gadget
Disappointing
What a shame! I was so looking forward to the sequel, but it's really poor. The script is so-so. Even the production looks cheap at moments. Read more
Published on 12 Aug 2007 by Noe
Poor sequel
The original Azumi was a triumph of style, action and cinematography rolled into one. This sequel unfortunately is a huge let down, the plot is extremely cliched and silly and it... Read more
Published on 4 Jun 2007 by C. Lazo
Exit ryuhei kitamura ,exit class
azumi 1 was such a beautiful film and remains one of my all time favorite movies.everythign from the camera work to the character development was perfect. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2006
Liked it
Better than the original. Only let down by anti-climax ending and Chiaki Kuriyama playing basically the same roles as she did in Battle Royale and Kill Bill
Published on 31 Oct 2005 by J
Noooooo
Where the heck is Ryuhei Kitamura? There is nothing in the universe he could be working on more important than this. Read more
Published on 26 Oct 2005 by A. Midgley
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