The Hidden Blade

I have absolutely no time to write today, but I did want to mention that I got out to see The Hidden Blade last night at SxSW and it was great, though I'm not sure everyone would agree. It's seriously old school samurai stuff - though there's only one real swordfight in the film, the picture is heavy on the intrigue and honor without relying on Hollywood coincidences to put events in motion. It felt a little long but I didn't mind; it was one of the more serene motion picture experiences I've had recently.