Although not mentioned , the story results to be a remake of the the 47 Ronin and and it boasts a splendid cast . it is based on the Japanese folk legend . Middle Age , an Europen country , this is an epic chronicling an ancient legend .As a group of military led by Clive Owen set out to avenge the dishonor and death of their master at the hands of a ruthless , corrupt Prime Minister, Aksel Hennie . Commanded by a fallen knight who was tricked into commiting an ominous execution , he is called Raiden ,and along with their knights rise against a nasty , sadistic ruler to avenge their Master , as every battle needs a hero . They are banished and isolated but Raiden rallies again his bunch and reforces the team . As their entire destiny lies in the hands of one knight .His threatened people made him a leader , the empire made him a renegade , history made him a hero .Features noisy action , strong rivalry , thrills , emotion , intense drama and a lot of sword-play . It is made big scale with some breathtaking and spectacular battles such as the final assault on the impregnable fortress . The plot is ordinary and simple , as a rough emperor : Payman Maadi sentences a powerful feudal lord who is condemned to death and then his soldiers become Ronin : warriors with no master , and planning a scheme to revenge their dishonored Master , subsequently seeking vengeance , justice and honor. The appropriate photography is generously laden with views of of palaces and castles as well as paronamic vistas .The action is well paced with adequate interpretation, though the story occassionaly drags for an uneven script by Dove Sussman . It is full of good values as bravery, knighthood, honour , comradeship , sacrifice and redemption . Cast and support cast is frankly fine , such as Owen , Freeman , Aksel Hennie , Ayelet Zurer as faithfull wife , Ihara as an upright knight and Cliff Curtis as btave lieutenant .Ii contains a colorful and evocative photography shot in Czech Republic , though sometimes dark cinematography by the great Spanish cameraman Antonio Riestra who has photographed nice films as Mama , The bachelors , Katmandu , Lidice , Black bread, Stephanie , Eloise ,and The face of love . Rousing and thrilling musical score accompanying perfectly to action from Ramgotra and Martin Tillman.The motion picture turns out to be a British/South Korea coproduction well directed by Kazuaki Kiriya who has made a few movies as Goeman and Cassehern This is the seventh cinematic adaptation of the 47 Ronin incident after 47 Ronin 1942by Kengi Migozuchi this is the largest version of the kabuki rendition of the story by Seika Mayama ; The loyal 47 Ronin 58 , Chushingura 62 , Ako jo danzetsu , 47 Ronin 84 , Saigo no Chushingira 2010 and the most popular retelling is 47 Ronin 2013 by Carl Rinsch with Keanu Reeves , Hiroyuki Sanada , Tanaka , Rinko Kikuchi , Cary Tagawa.And is really influenced in the Film " Ronin" 1998 by John Frankenheimer with Robert DeNiro , Sean Bean, Stellan Skarsgard , Jonathan Pryce .

The last scene of this film has got to be the worst ending I have ever seen. I never give bad reviews but had to break tradition for this movie.I love Clive Owen. He is easily one of my favourite actors. I give him the benefit of the doubt that on paper, this film must have read much better.Watch it, but know that you will never get those wasted hours back. This film makes The Room seem like The Godfather.

Truly Sad Film. Last few seconds, wrap this up, and it all adds up to GARBAGE! I saw this a while ago. And I just again caught the last few minutes on cable. Another example of filmmakers who somehow were afforded a huge budget, so they hired the actors, writers, cameramen, etc. Everyone was paid big. But the product is small.There is no acting here. No serious story, dialogue. Just sad, modern film making by people who think this is what films should look like.1 star, Awful.

Warning: There are spoilers in this review!!My husband and I really enjoyed this movie. We've watched it several times. We enjoy it every time we sit down to watch it. I love the story line. I disagree that the movie drags. On the contrary, the patience of it is what makes it so good. When you think they have given up and everything is lost is when things start to unfold. To have the patience of the commander, even when he knows he is destroying those around him and their faith in him. It was a great movie and very well put together, down to the cast and costumes. I definitely recommend it. I think rather than borrowing it from our library I will just buy it!!