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Samurai X - The Motion Picture (Rurouni Kenshin) Actor: Samurai X Number of Items: 1 Format: Color, Animated Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Running Time: 90 minutes Studio: A.D. Vision Product Group: DVD Release Date: 2001-03-27 Buy from Amazon

Customer Reviews: Total numer of reviews: 80 Average rating: 4.0 "Samurai X , Anime Masterpiece" Samurai X, The Motion Picture, is by far one of the most beautiful works of art I have ever seen. It shows the world through young sword master Kenshin's eyes, who fights for justice in hard times for Japan. But it is not easy for Kenshin, who vowed long ago never to kill again. Althought the movie is a bit gory, it shows what evil violence can bring, and only staying true to your heart can you bring an end to corruption and injustice. Nudity: none Language: some, but no f-words Blood: lots and lots, (which, interestingly, changes from bright orange to deep purple.) I would personaly rate this 15 and up for violence. "Little Bits of Both Worlds" The Samurai X Motion Picture, sometimes known as the Rurouni Kenshin movie, takes slivers from both parts of the Rurouni Kenshin universe and combines them. This can be a surprise if you're not expecting it and can be a disappointment if you're not prepared. For the most part, the animation style is based on that of the TV series, which is characterized by brighter colors and spiky hair. In addition, the characters are drawn from their incarnations in the TV show. This means that Kenshin is no longer the Battousai but rather a 'rurouni' or wanderer who will not kill, quite different from his OAV personality. There are some portions where the animation resembles that of the OAV but this turns out to be merely one fight, inserted a number of times into different parts of the movie. There is little else that resembles the OAV though, which can be a disappointment for its fans. The movie takes place well after the OAV, with even the flashbacks to Kenshin as the Battousai coming after the events in the OAV. No set time is given for where it takes place in the TV series, if it even happened according to the series timeline at all. The plot takes a while to get off the ground, struggling through the first 30 minutes or so. It does draw you in eventually, if you let it, but it feels like a bit of a let down from what you've come to expect from the TV series or the OAV. Kenshin has one serious fight at the end, leaving you feeling cheated. The plot resolution feels a bit weak as well, though they do manage to tie up the loose ends. For those who are used to the voices in the English dub of the TV series, the voices in the English dub of the movie are not the same. The DVD offers the movie in Japanese with English subtitles or in English, which gives the viewer a choice. The art is slightly different from that of the TV series, though clearly based on it. It is more gory than the TV series however. All in all, as a fan of both Rurouni Kenshin and Samurai X, I found the movie to be a little bit of both. It didn't rate 5 stars because of the problems I felt it had, but it is still worth getting if you're prepared for the differences. The film still manages to present Kenshin with some beautifully done emotional conflicts and it's worthwhile to see how he reacts. It's not the perfect movie for either series, but it does share a little bit of both. "Could have been better..." RK is currently tied for my first favorite anime (Escaflowne is its competition) The movie i thought was pretty good, but it falls short of the TV series and the OAVs. But definetly worth checking out. Its a little slow going, but it takes the time to develope the story line nicely, and there are some pretty cool fights. So my virdict is definetly check it out, its up to u though if u will think its up to par with the OAVs and TV series. If your a RK fan, im positive u will like it either way though. "Not Essential." The Rurouni Kenshin movie is, to put it simply, poor. The Rurouni Kenshin TV series is pretty good, but this movie brings down the series as a whole. If your looking for a good Anime movie check out Akira or Sailor Moon Super S. "Not the greatest Kenshin" Okay, first off, this has nothing to do with the Kenshin OVA. The Kenshin OVA is only 2 DVDs long, no more. ADV films has made this confusing by giving the dubbed versions of the OVA and the movie the same title. (Which I shudder to every time I hear it). First off, I'd like to state that I'm a huge Kenshin fan and I'd have to say it's the best animé series I have seen 'thus far.(And I've seen many in the past 3 years). But for some reason the movie didn't live up to the TV series potential. Why? Well, in my opinion it was to much related to the OVA, plot twist wise, and there was to many politics. Which brings me to another point. If you watch the movie in spurts it doesn't seem to be that bad. I watched it in one sitting the first time, felt in different, watched the movie a 2nd time in 2 or 3 sittings and actually liked it better. Why? I think it was because I wasn't having a political over load. Over all if you're a huge Kenshin fan it's worth a peek, but I don't suggest buying it on DVD, maybe VHS(subbed o' 'course ^^x). Stick to the OVA and the TV series and you'll be alright ~,^x