Review – The Sword of Doom

Finally, a swordfighting movie with some swordfighting in it. Ace swordsman Ryunosuke (Tatsuya Nakadai) lives for the kill. It brings a creepy little smile to his otherwise emotionless face every time he slices someone up. Which is frequently. Even the gory showdown at the end doesn’t play at all like one would expect. If you’re a fan of kenjitsu or kendo, then you’re certainly in the right place. And beyond that, Ryunosuke is a delightfully evil character. Lighting, cinematography and editing all compliment the action. Yeah, it drags in spots. But overall this should thoroughly entertain anyone who likes this sort of thing. Worth seeing