Wednesday, January 02, 2013

Kenshin (Rurouni): Rekindled.

Rurouni Kenshin (Live Action)
Photo: Rurouni Kenshin (Samurai X)'s Facebook photos

This film ended our list of movies for 2012. Last, but definitely not the least. In fact, this one's on my top list of favorites.

If you're a kid of the 90's I am sure you know him. Even if you didn't watched the anime or read the manga, one way or another you've heard his name, right? I have loved Kenshin since I was a kid. I remember going home early just to watch him fly with his sword. Samurai X. Battosai.



The anime of Samurai X as seen at ABS-CBS channel 2 back then.
Photo: http://tl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samurai_X


Mino and I planned to watch this film ever since we heard the anime/manga will have its live action movie. Unfortunately, we didn't get the chance to watch it exactly on it's release date (December 5, 2012) due to some circumstances. Good thing December 22 permitted us to finally enjoy this exclusive release. Straight from work, we met at SM Calamba (we really  should be entitled for a loyalty award, ha ha) and Mino got us our tickets for the film. I was excited. Expecting that there would be lots of people watching, at first I was nervous we won't have a better seat to watch the movie. Lucky us, there were more seats to choose from. I guess a lot of people had watched it already, earlier than us.

I won't make a full movie review. I still have a lot to learn to do that. So these would be just bits of my insights about the film.

Five out of five stars for me. Definitely bravo! First of all, the characters: Kenshin is sooo gorgeous (pardon, he's my new crush), his moves are awesome, his stare made me just say "aaaah!!", his wacky face reminds me more of the anime version; Kaoru is cute as well, she portrayed the character well, plus she resembles Kathryn Bernardo so much; Sanosuke, hmm, he looks fine for the character, though I was expecting a more warfreakish look; Megumi on the other hand, for me, is less bitchy, (sorry for the term) but as I remember her on the anime she looks more intimidating, my first impression was: "more red lipstick please?"; and Saito, should be more sinister. Second, the plot: is short (or bitin in Tagalog). Oh well, so much for a movie. It's a good thing they made a live action film of Samurai X. What I'm saying is, we are hoping for another installment. :)

This wacky face reminds me more of the anime version.
Photo: Rurouni Kenshin (Samurai X)'s Facebook photos

Pardon for the comparison for both artists, but I just can't help it.
Photo: Kathryn Bernardo's Facebook page/Emi Takei's Google photos


Saito (live Action/Anime)
Photo: Rurouni Kenshin (Samurai X)'s Facebook photos/Google photos

Takeru Satoh as Kenshin
Another Japanese crush for me - after Jun Matsumoto! According to wiki, he was confirmed to star as Kenshin last June 28, 2011.

He played the role so well that I almost want to watch the movie again and again. I hope they release a Blu-Ray copy of this film. Here are some of his pictures from the movie:


Kenshin (Takeru) vs Saito
Trivia: The director of the movie Keishi Otomo, kept the use of CG effects and flying wires to a minimum when making the film. The actors trained very hard to perform their roles with minimal help from stunt doubles. (SourceRurouni Kenshin (Samurai X)'s Facebook photos)


Scene: during his stay at Kaoru's dojo, the time when people from the neighborhood were poisoned.
(SourceRurouni Kenshin (Samurai X)'s Facebook photos)


His first scar: from a young samurai that he killed (who was about to get married the next day). The turning point of Battosai's life.
(SourceRurouni Kenshin (Samurai X)'s Facebook photos)


Megumi trying to make Kaoru jealous; Kenshin on the other hand doesn't mind.
(SourceRurouni Kenshin (Samurai X)'s Facebook photos)


Kenshin Himura also known as Rurouni Kenshin
(SourceRurouni Kenshin (Samurai X)'s Facebook photos)


You may also check his official website: here and official profile: here
He used to have an official blog site but according also to wiki, it has been removed last June 18, 2011 due to burden. So kindly check for his official website for more information about Takeru. :)  


Photo sources:
1. http://pictures-space-amazing.blogspot.com/2012/04/samurai-x-kamiya-kaoru-gallery.html
2. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=256998131026967&set=pb.189055827821198.-2207520000.1356964808&type=3&src=https%3A%2F%2Ffbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc7%2F377194_256998131026967_1889740623_n.jpg&size=402%2C595
3. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=403013146442079&set=pb.257842257625836.-2207520000.1357004235&type=3&src=https%3A%2F%2Ffbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash3%2F68659_403013146442079_254076724_n.jpg&size=472%2C700
4. https://www.facebook.com/KathrynBernardoOfficial

Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rurouni-Kenshin-Samurai-X

1 comments:

Unknown said...

It's better to compare Emi Takei to Nadine Lustre because they are both born in 1993.

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