When a blind samurai decides to slice his way through everyone in his path, feudal Japan is never the same. A film about revenge, swords, and, surprisingly, introspection.
No Need for Eyes to See Revenge
Admit it: you thought being a samurai meant needing functioning eyes. That, you know, eyes were essential for aiming, dodging, and… well, not tripping over a tree. But in Eye for an Eye: The Blind Swordsman, our hero, who has the vision of a blindfolded bat, shows you that eyesight is for the weak. He prefers relying on a combination of pent-up rage and bat-like hearing to eliminate his enemies with style.
The film is set in feudal Japan, a time of honor, katanas, and people issuing challenges with lines like, "Would you prefer an epic death or a quick one?" Our protagonist, once an esteemed samurai, finds himself blind (some enemy decided sight was just too mainstream for him). But instead of wallowing in self-pity, what does he do? He sharpens his katana and embarks on a quest for revenge against those who robbed him of his sight.
The Path of Revenge: With or Without Eyes, It's Always Spectacular
Revenge is a dish best served cold. Or, if you're blind, hot and with a shower of katana sparks. The protagonist of this film isn’t here to make you feel sorry for his disability, oh no! He's here to show you how to be the greatest swordsman without eyes. And he does it with precision that would make any "sighted" warrior blush.
The plot unfolds through fight scenes that will make you turn up the TV volume and deep dialogues that will make you turn it down again (you don’t want to miss any pearls of wisdom). There’s no shortage of plot twists, like the moment you realize the samurai isn’t just out for revenge: he’s searching for himself. Okay, it sounds a bit like a motivational fortune cookie, but I swear it works.
A Samurai, a Katana, and Lots and Lots of Revenge
At the start of the movie, our hero, who we’ll call "The Angry Blind Guy" for simplicity’s sake, is a warrior who’s lost everything: his sight, his honor, and probably a few friends on Facebook. After a betrayal that leaves him only shadows as company, he decides not to throw in the towel. Instead, he decides to throw someone else to the ground, preferably with a sharp blade.
The journey is a long trail of blood and introspection, where our samurai faces both visible and invisible enemies (like his inner demons, and maybe a few obstacles along the way). Revenge is the driving force, but beneath the surface, there’s a deeper message: sometimes, to truly see things, you have to stop looking.
A Blind Samurai with Style: What More Do You Need?
Now, as for the final judgment, there’s a lot to say. The movie is visually stunning (even if the protagonist can’t appreciate it, you can). The fight choreography is well done, and despite most of it taking place in the dark, the director knows how to play with light and shadow to get you into the protagonist’s head..
The plot takes you through moments of explosive action, mixed with existential reflections that make you wonder if you're watching an action film or a philosophical treatise on revenge. The actors do an excellent job of conveying tension, especially the lead, who manages to express a range of emotions without being able to see anything. Not bad, huh??
If you love films that make you think while watching bodies fly through the air, this is the movie for you. If you’re just here for the flying bodies without the thinking… well, there’s that too.
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Perché te lo consiglio
I recommend it because it perfectly captures, with lightness and disarming irony, one of the most common human flaws: laziness. If you appreciate humor that takes its time, this series is for you.
Perché non te lo consiglio
I don't recommend it because if you prefer fast-paced rhythms and action-packed dialogues, you might find it more sleep-inducing than entertaining. After all, not everyone enjoys the charm of slowness.
Why I Recommend It
I recommend it because behind the swords and blood, there’s a reflection on human flaws, like revenge that blinds you, literally. And admit it, you want to see how fighting without sight works, right?
Why I Don't Recommend It
I don’t recommend it because, if you’re just here for the fight scenes, you might be disappointed: there are a few moments where the film takes itself seriously and talks about things like forgiveness. You know, those things that usually blow up in action movies.
