47 Ronin

2013 • 118 minutes

About this movie

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 (Keanu 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. (Original Title - 47 Ronin)

Ratings and reviews

This is an interesting take on the Forty Seven Ronin in a tale of honor, sacrifice and valour. Based on true events but with a mythical twist, 47 Ronin will keep you entertained throughout. With a story like this, it is easy to make a mistake and turn it into an all out cgi fest... however it has a good balance and I empathised with the characters while I wasn't too overwhelmed from the special effects. Very good fun and a moving story, I give this a healthy 6/10.

I think I should have spent my £3.50 and my evening watching Rush instead. It may sound daft given they sword play and the odd spot of magic, but it doesn't set thinks alight and seems predictable. Though I can understand the honour angle, it does kinda seem pointless in the end. A bit like a poker-faced end of Life of Brian. I'm afraid I very much side with a reviewer that summed it up as "lets all mope about for two hours and then kill ourselves".

I will search for u through 100 world's & 10,000 lifetimes until I find you. if u liked the last samurai, (the actor thst plays ouysi's was in abovley named film) YOU WILL LOVE THIS film. DONT FORGET 47 ronin is a true legend of honour, courage and bravary RESPECT TO THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES