Movie Review: 13 Assassins (Jûsan-nin no Shikaku)

2010.  Rated R. 2 hrs 21 min. Directed by Takashi Miike

 If wasn't for Hulu's announcement for a free movie, I probably would have glossed over this title. "13 Assassins" as it is known to the international viewers is a remake of a 1963 black and white film. I usually hold bias towards Japanese film because I feel that contemporary Japanese films don't hold up to the greatness of Akira Kurosawa-level. "13 Assassins" is a samurai hack and slash film that martial arts lovers should give a try.