04-05-2014, 09:00 AM
I was hoping this movie would at least have a swordfight. The opening scene looked promising, as it took place in a fencing hall full of students.
And, yes, the movie delivers. The best scenes come in the first third. It just really worked on all levels. After that, it becomes a revenge tale involving a long passage of time. The final denouement is decent.
But at the risk of seeming a prude, I found a relationship development in the ending just a touch disturbing.
I sense that this is a highly regarded fencing movie among fencers, but what do I know? No doubt most of you have seen this. Feel free to educate me.
And, yes, the movie delivers. The best scenes come in the first third. It just really worked on all levels. After that, it becomes a revenge tale involving a long passage of time. The final denouement is decent.
But at the risk of seeming a prude, I found a relationship development in the ending just a touch disturbing.
I sense that this is a highly regarded fencing movie among fencers, but what do I know? No doubt most of you have seen this. Feel free to educate me.