Thirteen Assassins: Chrysanthemum and Sword, Mud and Blood

Miles 2022-04-19 09:02:24

The Thirteen Assassins: Chrysanthemum and Sword, Mud and Blood

made me feel awe of Japanese cinema again. Previously, when it came to Japanese movies, it was inevitable to mention Akira Kurosawa. In fact, I didn't know much about Akira Kurosawa, and I didn't watch much. It's just that the "Seven Samurai" that made people admire the mountains was worshipped as a god, and I secretly thought that the next There is no such peak in Japanese cinema.

"Thirteen Assassins" may not be able to reach the height of "Seven Samurai", making it absolutely eye-catching and heart-warming! What's more, it comes from the hand of the Japanese cult madman "the third"! More people have to express their sincere admiration.

"The third child" has always preferred violence, heavy taste and "weird power and chaos". This time, he turned his back on evil and filmed this "Thirteen" earnestly, which immediately proved his excellent foundation and outstanding talent!

The story is simple, that is, thirteen assassins went to kill a "perpetrator", but they were arranged by the director in an orderly manner and gradually became better. Under the guidance of the director, you will build up a bloody feud against the "murder target" step by step, and step by step you will participate in this unrelenting action spiritually, and step by step you will feel the fear and courage you have endured in your heart. Fight against the fire!

There are many big scenes in the film with epic temperament, and the formalized composition also shows the classical charm. However, this is not the most prominent advantage of this film. The most prominent advantage is the restoration of the samurai spirit in the film!
This kind of spirit is somewhat similar to the determination and heroism of "scholars die for those who are confidants" in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. Their spirit of "giving up their lives for righteousness" is extremely precious and tragic in today's golden age where material desires are rampant and money is paramount. Maybe that's why it moved me so deeply!

Like the 40-minute fight scene in the back of the film, if you have been attracted to this place by the story, you will definitely enjoy the joy and sadness in these 40 minutes! Before the decapitation, the flies on the face and the dirty toilet seemed to reveal the absurdity and reality of life!

"Thirteen" is to "Old Three" just like "Seven Samurai" is to Akira Kurosawa, and "Assassination of Qin" is to Chen Kaige. Perhaps it is his work with the most external artistic quality and the most inner volcanic temperature! "Thirteen" makes the world feel once again the chrysanthemums and swords from Japan, the mud and blood from history and reality!





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Extended Reading
  • Sister 2022-01-05 08:01:05

    This is my favorite Miike Takashi movie, because in this era, he can still shoot the power of faith. "Bushido was completed in the Tokugawa shogunate period and originated from Shintoism, Buddhism, and Yangming. From Shintoism, Bushido gains loyalty to the lord and respect for ancestors; from Buddhist Zen Buddhism gains peace, composure, and fear of death; and gains five from Confucianism. Lun: monarchs, fathers and sons, couples, elders and children, friends."

  • Luis 2022-01-05 08:01:05

    13,12,11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1...2?!

13 Assassins quotes

  • Lord Naritsugu Matsudaira: Hanbei?

    Hanbei Kitou: Huh?

    Lord Naritsugu Matsudaira: You think the age of war was like this?

    Hanbei Kitou: Perhaps

    Lord Naritsugu Matsudaira: It's magnificent. With death comes gratitude for life. If a man has lived in vain, then how trivial his life is. Oh, Hanbei. Something wonderful has come to my mind.

    Hanbei Kitou: Huh?

    Lord Naritsugu Matsudaira: Once I'm on the Shogun's council, let's bring the age of war.

  • Lord Naritsugu Matsudaira: Ruling is convenient, but only for rulers. The people must live to serve.