Producer: Toshiaki Nakazawa

This version of ‘Hara-Kiri’ just simply pales in comparison to Kobayashi’s version and while it’s certainly good for a majority of its run time, you still may be wondering what’s the point of it.

Unpretentious, well crafted, a great central performance and some excellent action make ‘Ichi’ a hugely enjoyable experience and refreshing take on the samurai genre.

It’s got a predictably fun storyline that does just enough to keep you entertained until the next hard-hitting action scene emerges.

It is a needlessly extended, yet very well performed drama with a splendid couple of actresses taking centre stage.

If you’ve seen any of the recent Hollywood disaster movies, then you pretty much know exactly what to expect from ‘Sinking Of Japan’.