Takashi Miike, director of
Ichi the Killer and
One Missed Call, tries his hand at family friendly entertainment
with
Yokai Daisenso, a contemporary remake of the 1968 classic. Full of wild energy and a delightful sense of humor,
this live action supernatural fantasy movie stars child actor Kamiki Ryunosuke as Takashi, a timid city kid from Tokyo who
leaves his father (Tsuda Kanji) and his older sister Tataru (Narumi Akiko) behind to live in the country with his mother (Minami
Kaho) and his crusty old grandpa (Sugawara Bunta).
Teased by his classmates, Takashi feels miserable and alone, that is, until one fateful evening when his life is changed
forever. While attending a local festival, he is chosen to be a Kirin Rider, a champion of justice and peace. But little does
Takashi know that this isn't all just make believe; it's actually real! Before he knows it, Takashi has embarked on a mission
to scale a mountain in the hopes of reclaiming a magical sword from a creature known only as the Great Goblin! And if that
epic quest weren't enough, the wizard Kato (Toyokawa Etsushi) is transforming nice little yokai (goblin-type creatures) into
unrelenting killing machines, looking to take over the world! Even scarier, the insidious Kato is joined in his nefarious
plan by the golden-haired, whip-wielding villainess Aki (Chiaki Kuriyama, from Kill Bill and Last Quarter)!
But Takashi won't have to face these monsters alone; he gets some help from a plethora of yokai pals, including the cunning
Shojo (Kondo Masaomi), a kappa named Kawataro (Abe Sadao) and the water princess, Kawahime (Takahashi Mai) just to name a
few. Will the evil Kato be successful in his villainous plan or will Takashi and his goblin friends win the day? Valuable
lessons about bravery and friendship await in Yokai Daishensho, a winning fantasy spectacle that fans of The Lord
of the Rings and the Harry Potter series won't want to miss!
DVD FEATURES:
- Language(s): Japanese
- Subtitle(s): English, Chinese
(T/S)
