Special Coverage American Idol Lost Tech Twilight Pop Style EW Turns 20!
Movie Review

The Twilight Samurai (2004)

Reviewed by Owen Gleiberman | May 14, 2004
Owen Gleiberman
Owen Gleiberman
Owen Gleiberman is a film critic for EW
EW's GRADE
A-

Details Limited Release: Apr 23, 2004; Rated: Unrated; Length: 129 Minutes; Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama; With: Rie Miyazawa and Hiroyuki Sanada

It's wonderful to see a Japanese movie in which a 19th-century samurai is also a touching and complicated ordinary man. When Seibei (Hiroyuki Sanada) unsheathes his sword, the film draws deep excitement out of his desire to live more than fight.

Originally posted May 14, 2004 Published in issue #765 May 14, 2004 Order article reprints
You Might Also Like

Add your comment

The rules: Keep it clean, and stay on the subject or we might delete your comment. If you see inappropriate language, e-mail us. An asterisk * indicates a required field.

500 characters remaining
Advertisement

Featured Video

Totally Lost: Ben's redemption? Doc Jensen and Dan Snierson examine ''Dr. Linus,'' diagnose Richard Alpert, and share some teasers More

Today's Most Popular

  1. Photo Gallery 13 child stars who made it
  2. Photo Gallery 14 kisses that made you cringe
  3. News Briefs Lady Gaga responds to suit filed by ex-boyfriend
  4. PopWatch Sandra Bullock's marriage woes: The end of the fairy tale?
  5. The Music Mix Perez Hilton brings Snoop Dogg and more to his wild SXSW party

Special Coverage

Totally 'Lost'! Get up to speed for the final season: New theories and news from Doc Jensen, exclusive video, photos, trivia, and more More