Goemon
Follow the infamous ninja bandit named Ishikawa Goemon (Yosuke Eguchi) in an epic story. One night while looting treasure from Nanban (Southern Barbarians), Goemon finds a mysterious box hidden inside a secret grave. A forgotten relic from the past containing untold powers.
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Plot Summary
In feudal Japan, the legendary Ishikawa Goemon, a skilled ninja and thief, becomes a target of the tyrannical government after stealing a valuable artifact. He is framed for the murder of a powerful warlord and his family, forcing him to go into hiding. As Goemon fights for his survival and seeks to uncover the truth, he becomes entangled in a conspiracy that threatens to plunge the entire country into chaos.
Critical Reception
Goemon received mixed reviews from critics and audiences, with praise for its visual style and action sequences, but criticism for its convoluted plot and historical inaccuracies. The film is often lauded for its ambitious scope and Kazuaki Kiriya's distinctive directorial vision.
What Reviewers Say
- Visually stunning with impressive action choreography.
- Plot is overly complicated and difficult to follow.
- Struggles to balance historical elements with fantasy.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's high-octane action and striking visual design, finding it to be an entertaining, albeit somewhat confusing, historical fantasy. Some viewers felt the story could have been more coherent.
Fun Fact
The film's director, Kazuaki Kiriya, is also known for his work as a photographer and is the former husband of actress Kubozuka Yosuke.
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