Bunraku, a visually stunning film like Sin City (2005) and 300 (2007), filled with uniquely choreographed action sequences of a new style that melds east with west and old school with new.In a world with no guns, a mysterious drifter (Josh Hartnett) and an ardent young Japanese warrior Yoshi (Gackt) both arrive in a town that has been terrorized by outrageous and virulent criminals. Each is obsessed with his separate mission, and guided by the wisdom of The Bartender (Woody Harrelson) at the Horseless Horseman Saloon, the two eventually join forces to bring down the corrupt and contemptuous reign of Nicola (Ron Perlman), the awesomely evil “woodcutter” and his lady Alexandra (Demi Moore), a femme fatale with a secret past.
This classic tale is re-vitalized and re-imagined in an entirely fresh visual context, set in a unique world that mixes skewed reality with shadow-play fantasy, a place where even the landscape can betray you.
Heroes triumph here only because the force of their will transforms and transcends both space and time. The world of BUNRAKU is past and present, fantasy and reality, Samurai and Western all combined.
Resonating through a wide range of cultures and showcasing a mind-blowing array of martial arts disciplines, BUNRAKU is a fresh arena for breathtaking fight action.
The whole thing looks like a very colorful action film that highlights one thing amidst all the fighting and CGI scenes: Demi Moore making out with Ron Perlman. Now that’s something we thought we’d never see at least until 'Bunraku' hits theaters September 30th 2011.
Resonating through a wide range of cultures and showcasing a mind-blowing array of martial arts disciplines, BUNRAKU is a fresh arena for breathtaking fight action.
The whole thing looks like a very colorful action film that highlights one thing amidst all the fighting and CGI scenes: Demi Moore making out with Ron Perlman. Now that’s something we thought we’d never see at least until 'Bunraku' hits theaters September 30th 2011.
