47 Ronin (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital) [4K UHD]

Sleeve: Love image choice. The holographic affect of the sleeve is really cool. Weapons appear to pop out & move independently to the characters. Colors are vibrant.CD case: transparent blue plastic, slim case, well constructed. Amazing how they got all 3 discs to fit so well in such a slender case. The bluray 3D & Bluray discs on one flap, and the DVD on the back of that. All easy to remove but very secure (don't fall out).Discs Printed image: both the 3D bluray & the bluray discs are sliver with light blue print on it. The DVD disc is printed solid black with the text showing the silver color of the disc through it. No photo images on any of the disc, though. Just text of 47 Ronin and what type of disc it is.Insert: There is a sheet of shiny paper with the instructions of how to download/use the Digital HD version of the move in "3 Easy Steps" You are instructed to go to the website link and enter the CODE printed in step 2.On Technical & Visuals of this film: I saw this movie in theaters in 3D and in 2D. This movie was stunning to watch, & the soundtrack stood out and is hard to get out of your heart/mind. I think I will have to get the soundtrack cd too. I loved the beauty of where it was filmed, the sets, the digital recreations of the countryside, the costumes, makeup. It is very apparent to me that the people that were in this film, put a lot of effort into it, and really tried to respect the culture, but also wanted to make it open to be shared with the world, in this fantastical version of the story of the 47 Ronin. I just want to not that if you are looking for an exact recreation of the true accounts of the 47 Ronin, then this is not what you will see, because it was not intended to do this. The Director and the wonderful Japanese cast wanted to bring this version so they could bring some of the beauty of the culture to the world, and respect the original story by not claiming to imply that this was exactly the way it happened.FIRST OFF I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THAT BIG PROPS TO THE JAPANESE CAST TO HAVE TO SAY THEIR LINES IN ENGLISH a language that they are not fluent in. Although I think they did a great job, under the circumstances.....I think they should have done it in Japanese with English subtitles. NOTE They did film it both in Japanese and English, but this disc set does not have it in spoken Japanese. So I have to be honest that I also bought the Japanese Bluray to watch it in spoken Japanese, too. But that is just my preference. I still enjoy it in English, too.On the Stars of the movie - In the order of who plays in it and their importance in the film:Hiroyuki Sanada is the main focus on the film and does an excellent job at playing Oishi. He really has a way to show emotion in his facial expressions, and his voice too, is very expressive. He shows both his soft side, anger, toughness. His fighting skills are exceptional. His years of training from when he was a young man have paid off, and was a valued resource in the making of the film, including spending time with Keanu Reeves to perfect his sword (Kantana) moves. They have since gained a friendship and respect for what Keanu has done in working so hard on it.Keanu Reeves - plays Kai - I have to start with, Keanu was very impressive with this sword skills and fighting scenes. If you don't appreciate it, you have never taken classes on how difficult it is to use a katana. I have and it hurts like heck to get good at it.Keanu Reeves plays a very humble, reserved, who was taken in by Lord Asano to live in his land, after he fled from Demon monks who raised him from infancy, and taught him some ways to use special powers /fighting skills, after he was abandoned by his English sailor father & left there by Japanese mother (or so he was told by the Demon monk leader). Although many critic say Keanu showed no emotion, I feel that it fit his roll. Keanu played Kai like he did to show his respect for Asano and his samurai, as well as for his forbidden love, princess Mika (played by the gorgeous singer/actress Ko Shibasaki) . I would have loved to see more of Kai & Princess Mika being more romantic with each other but I know that that would not make sense with respecting the fact that they could not ever be together, because if status issues. It is just the romantic in me that would love that. Part of me would have loved if the "deleted scenes" were not cut. I think they would have been better if they weren't cut.Tatanobu Asano - Lord Kira - Pure power hungry evil evil man...OMG! He also did a great job in making you hate him. Great actor, makes you believe him. Awesome! He is also really great in fighting scenes as well as the scenes he is in. Interactions with the witch, the way he torments the princess & confrontation with Oishi were really good.Rinko Kikuchi - She looked so awesome as the evil, heartless sexy witch. Excellent job IMO. Made it easy to be creepy, & hate her as well. She is crucial to this movie. I loved her in past films she has been in and a great addition to this wonder Japanese cast members.Jin Akanishi -played Chikara (son of Oishi) - He is a popular singer in Japan, but I really loved his acting skills. He is very attractive young man with many fans in his music and acting career. I think I would love to see more of his films, now. Jin was great in his scenes and did well in both action and emotional ones.Ko Shibasaki - the beautiful Princess Mika that is in love with Kai but knows they are never to be together in this lifetime- I enjoyed her portrayal of her. I wish they did not cut he deleted scenes, either. They could have at least kept the one with Lord Kira an the child playing shamise (Japanese guitar). Some criticized her for not being more powerful but I saw the character as being strong. She kept strong to all the terrible things done against those she cared for, and fought back when she could.Min Tanaka - Lord Asano (leader of Ako) I thought he played this part very well.I could go on about more of the cast but these stuck out in my mind as affecting me.

This was one of the BEST movies I've seen. It was about loyalty, honor, sacrifice among the samurai. And it was based on fact. Totally AWESOME, but you will definitely need a box of kleenex.

I looove this movie. He plays such a humble and fascinating character. Packed with action and cultural amazement all simultaneously twisted into a love story. Also has some awesome little sci-fi effects . Definitely pleasing to watch. Have watched again so my hubby could watch too. A must see for fans of Keanu or just movies in general!

This film taught me a lot about feudal Japan, samurai and the Ronin. Keanu is forced to become a Ronin due to circumstances beyond his control. Being taught samurai fighting skills from a young age, he is thrust into the "outlaw" role of a Ronin after a battle with a rival house. Action is plentiful, the scenery gorgeous and the plot is above par for a remake.

Amazing True Story

Great movie to watch.

Here are a few givens before I start: 1. I have read the book 47 Ronin, visited the gravesite several times in Minato-ku, and my main hobby is Japanese culture. 2. Hiroyuki Sanada is one of my favorite actors working today. 3. Keanu Reeves, well, no.When I heard a few years ago that Reeves was going to make this a movie, failure was my first thought. I kept reading about delays, then no news, then more delays. A premier date was finally set and I told a couple of my friends to keep that date open. I also warned them it was going to suck. When the date arrived, it didn't even show anywhere in my area. Another bad sign.Fast forward to a release date on 3D Blu-ray and I placed my order. I have to say that its not the greatest movie by a longshot, but I didn't think it was horrible be any means. It looks very good in 3D and that is its strongest point. Not stunning, but good.Some of the acting is a little flat. Its always hard to watch Japanese actors who are not native English speakers tackle the language difference. Sanada-san does well but it seemed a little stretched for the other cast members, some of whom are big stars in Japan.My big fear was that the much loved in Japan story of the 47 Ronin was going to get butchered right to the bone. This is a fantasy movie and I was surprised that they were able to apply the main points of the story to the movie. Of course there is the required for a movie love story, but surprisingly it doesn't get in the way of what this movie is about.Its not the best but I think if you like fantasy movies its worth giving it a watch. I'd give 2 ½ stars instead of 3 but that option isn't available. Watch it in Blu-ray if at all possible, 3D really makes it better.

Very good

Dica: vc pode usar playstation 5 ou Xbox X para rodar esse filme.

Super film on a adoré

Y el ambientada los actores bien una forma diferente de la historia de los cuarenta y siete ronin

Comperato per averlo nella mia discoteca perché gli abbonamenti mi hanno lasciata delusa; ad un certo punto il mio tablet è diventato obsoleto così non ho più potuto vedere i miei film preferiti, Pacco arrivato perfetto e nei tempi. Consigliato a chi piace il romantico unito allo storico (inoltre io adoro cultura e filosofia orientale)

Love it