Much has been said about the long-delayed 47 RONIN with the portrait of a troubled production painted all over the news canvas, but with that portion over and the film finally about to debut, I think the focus can finally rest on the film itself. Today, we have a look at a new full-length trailer and poster for the film, which highlights the visual feast of a fantasy samurai world starring Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada, Rinko Kikuchi, and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa. Thus far, I've been impressed with all I've seen for the Carl Rinsch directed film and this new trailer sells it better than anything we've seen yet.
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The film has more than a few things in common with Zack Snyder's 300, right down to the stylized recreation of actual historical events. I can absolutely appreciate that angle and love a good fantasy spectacle, but only when it delivers on its full potential. For 47 RONIN, I think the key selling point will be the action quotient. It's obvious that the visual pieces are in place, but to really pull out a win, this has got to pull the right punches (or sword slashes) or it will suffer the plight of being a great-looking film with weak ass action. My fingers are crossed for a kick ass flick.
47 RONIN cuts into theaters on December 25, 2013.