Rent Ichi (2009)

3.4 of 5 from 60 ratings
1h 56min
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Synopsis:
Based on the sword fighting classic Ichi (Haruka Ayase) is a blind minstrel searching Japan for her childhood mentor: a master of the martial arts. In a town beset by bandits, she comes to the rescue of, a samurai unable to use his own sword. Refusing to believe that a blind woman was his saviour, the townsfolk want Toma as a lawman, and the bandits want him dead. Ichi is their only hope for survival... she may be blind, but darkness is her ally.
Actors:
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Directors:
Voiced By:
R. Bruce Elliott, Todd Haberkorn, Gwendolyn Lau, Andy Mullins, Brina Palencia, Brandon Potter, Christopher Sabat, J. Michael Tatum, Kent Williams
Writers:
Kan Shimozawa, Taeko Asano
Studio:
Manga Entertainment
Genres:
Action & Adventure
Countries:
Japan
BBFC:
Release Date:
24/08/2009
Run Time:
116 minutes
Languages:
Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles:
English
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
Colour:
Colour
BBFC:
Release Date:
24/08/2009
Run Time:
116 minutes
Languages:
Japanese Dolby TrueHD 5.1
Subtitles:
English
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
Colour:
Colour

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Reviews (2) of Ichi

Not good enough - Ichi review by CP Customer

Spoiler Alert
21/10/2009

We're used to tales of blind Samurai warriors with lethal sword skills. Ichi follows a tradition of roaming blind musicians, but unlike her colleagues she is able to defend herself with ruthless efficiency. The film begins well but the premise fails to develop as poor attempts at comedy soon arise. The fight sequences are effective but the period costumes and settings highlight the low budget of this film, which comes across as being an Oriental version of Xena. This is a real shame as the main characters are certainly interesting but the humour and slapstick is not warranted.

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Ponderoius Japanese period movie - Ichi review by Alphaville

Spoiler Alert
29/09/2016

Looking for an exciting period Japanese swordplay movie? Look elsewhere. Pantomime acting, laughable fighting and ponderous directing make Ichi one long, slow bore. Lead actress Haruka Ayase, playing the blind ace swordwielder, has little to do but look gorgeous, which she does brilliantly, but neither that nor Lisa Gerrard’s contribution to the soundtrack can save this one.

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