Is 47 Ronin worth watching?
Is 47 Ronin worth watching?
47 Ronin is a great fantasy adventure that emotional and thrilling. Keanu Reeves and Hiroyuki Sanada both give great performances. The music by Ilan Eshkeri is also great. It's well paced, well filmed and Carl Rinsch's direction is really good.
How much money did 47 Ronin lose?
Report: Flop '47 Ronin' to lose $175 million.
What was the story of the 47 Ronin?
- One of the most famous samurai stories in Japan is the 47 Ronin, (also known as Chushingura). In 1701, Lord Asano, confronted Lord Kira in Edo Castle and drew his sword.
When did the forty seven Ronin become popular?
- The popularity of the tale grew during the Meiji era, during which Japan underwent rapid modernization, and the legend became entrenched within discourses of national heritage and identity. Fictionalized accounts of the tale of the forty-seven rōnin are known as Chūshingura.
Where are the forty seven Ronin buried in Japan?
- To this day, the story remains popular in Japan, and each year on December 14, Sengakuji Temple, where Asano Naganori and the rōnin are buried, holds a festival commemorating the event. The event is known in Japan as the Akō incident (赤穂事件, Akō jiken), sometimes also referred to as the Akō vendetta.
How did the 47 Ronin find Lord Kira?
- On a snowy December night, the 47 ronin, disguised as officers of the fire brigade, attacked Lord Kira’s well-defended mansion from front and back, hopped over the walls, fought his men with swords, and finally located Kira hiding in a secret courtyard.
