Killing

Director - Shin'ya Tsukamoto (Kotoko, Tokyo Fist)
Starring - Sosuke Ikematsu (The Last Samurai, Love's Whirlpool), Yu Aoi (Hula Girls, Birds Without Names), and Shin'ya Tsukamoto
Release Date - 2018
Genre - Action/Drama
Format - Bluray (Personal Collection)

Rating (out of 5):

     Here we are.  After almost two weeks I'm reaching the end of the Solid Metal Nightmares box set from Arrow Video.  Today makes 10 days that I started and after reviewing each movie separately for 10 days I've reached the end.  I've had a lot of up and a few downs but this set finished with a bang.  Last on the chopping block is the 2018 samurai drama Killing. 

      The film follows a wandering ronin who is helping a farming family during the day and training their son in the evening when he encounters another samurai who is seeking warriors to protect the shogun. He reluctantly agrees but before they depart of their journey a group of bandits and mercenaries arrive to terrorize the family forcing the ronin to pick a side. 
 Shin'ya Tsukamoto has proved throughout this box set that he is will to change, adapt, and deliver something new for his fans to enjoy.  He really does bring a lot to the table as a filmmaker and Killing was nothing less than astonishing.  It's a well crafted and, at times, bloody period piece that has a story that will hold you.  The acting in this one is fantastic.  As a whole, this is probably the best acted film in the entire set.  The entire cast does a fantastic job and brings a unique personality all their own.  The story for this one is drama heavy but there is several action sequences that split up the dialogue heavy scenes.  Finally, this is a bloody flick.  We get some severed limbs and plenty of blood.  This are incorporated into the fight scenes and work fantastic with them.  The practical effects are great for these as well.  Overall, Killing is a must watch for movie fans.  It's not a horror flick but if you are looking for blood then I highly suggest checking this one out.