Princess Blade 2001 123movies

Watch: 修羅雪姫 2001 123movies, Full Movie Online – In the near future, Japan is ruled once more by a monarchy. But, rebels opposed to this rule seek to overthrow the government. The House of Takemikazuchi, a band of assassins is hired by the government to suppress the rebels. As a conspiracy from within signals the shadowy organization’s impending demise, Yuki, the last of the Takemikazuchi bloodline befriends one of the rebels and seeks revenge against the group’s leader..
Plot: Yuki is the last surviving royal of the House of Takemikazuchi or Takemikazuchi no Hime (たけみかずち　の　ひめ), who live in a futuristic post-apocalyptic isolationist world where they use their skills as former Mikado guards to become hired assassins. The wise old sage Kuka, who was once Yuki’s mother’s bodyguard, gives Yuki information that changes her life—and her destiny. She discovers that Byakurai has a dangerous connection to Yuki. After learning this information she chooses to leave the House of Takemikazuchi. She soon encounters Takashi, leader of the rebel movement, who offers Yuki a chance at revenge—and perhaps love. They soon discover similarities for they are both trying to escape the past to start new lives….
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Ratings:

	5.6/10 Votes: 3,028
	57% | RottenTomatoes
	59/100 | MetaCritic
	N/A Votes: 26 Popularity: 2.994 | TMDB

Reviews:

Full of bloody and stylish sword-fights.
Not knowing too much about the film before viewing, I popped Princess Blade into the DVD player expecting a lighthearted disposable babes-with-swords action movie and boy was I surprised; instead of a throwaway plot and an emphasis on ‘cool’ visuals, I got a rather bleak and bloody tale of retribution and the futility of life.

Yuki is a member of the Takemikazuchi clan—killers for hire who work for the reigning monarchy, disposing of any opposition. When she learns that Byakurai, head honcho of the clan, was responsible for the death of her mother, she seeks revenge. After failing to kill Byakurai, she flees the group, hotly pursued by her fellow assassins who see her as a traitor.

Narrowly escaping death by climbing into the back of a passing truck, Yuki is befriended by the driver, a rebel who is part of a terrorist organisation secretly fighting the establishment. The two outcasts grow fond of each other and plan to run away together, but it is not long before both of their pasts catch up with them with tragic results.

With stunning swordplay choreographed by top Hong Kong star Donnie Yen, a decent story and a strong visual style, Princess Blade is an admirable debut from director Shinsuke Sato. Despite a rather slow middle section in which time is taken to try and develop characters and flesh out the sometimes confusing plot, the film never bores, and when Yuki finally gets to exact revenge, she does so in spectacular fashion, chopping, hacking and slicing all those who dare to draw swords against her.

Bloody and brutal, this is definitely worth a watch for fans of the genre.

Other Information:

Original Language ja
Runtime 1 hr 32 min (92 min), 1 hr 33 min (93 min) (USA), 1 hr 32 min (92 min) (Berlin) (Germany)
Budget 0
Revenue 77567
Status Released
Rated R
Genre Action, Sci-Fi
Director Shinsuke Sato
Writer Kazuo Kamimura, Kazuo Koike, Kei Kunii
Actors Yumiko Shaku, Hideaki Itô, Yôichi Numata
Country Japan
Awards 1 nomination
Production Company N/A
Website N/A

Technical Information:

Sound Mix DTS, DTS-Stereo, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio 1.85 : 1
Camera Arriflex 435 ES, Zeiss Lenses, Sony CineAlta HDW-F900, Zeiss and Fujinon Lenses
Laboratory Toei Labo Tech, Tokyo, Japan
Film Length N/A
Negative Format 35 mm (Fuji Super F-500T 8572), HDCAM
Cinematographic Process Digital Intermediate (2K) (master format), HDCAM (1080p/24) (source format), Spherical (source format)
Printed Film Format 35 mm (Fuji Eterna-CP 3513DI)