PRINCESS BLADE (2001)

In a dark future where Japan is once again under the rule of an emperor who often seeks the help of the Takemikazuchi clan as hired assassins to help control probable resistance.  Yuki, a devoted assassin, has been raised by the clan from early childhood and she finds out that the clan leader, Byakurai, killed her mother when she was just a child.  Angry and motivated Yuki seeks out Byakurai in order to carry out her revenge, but he is too powerful for her and she must escape.  In Yuki's getaway she crosses paths with Takashi who works for the rebel forces.  Takashi is suspicious of Yuki's motives, but it soon appears to Takashi that she is not sent to kill him.  Princess Blade is an action packed love story that attacks the audience's attention with sublime fight choreography as it offers a good cinematic experience. 

DIRECTED BY

Shinsuke Sato

COUNTRY

Japan

REVIEWED
3/10/2004
GRADE


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