Anime fans will be disappointed with this film, in comparison it doesn't even touch the anime version. The only impressive thing in this film was the main character's physique. It's just about a watchable film.
REVIEW: Watch it if it comes on tv, but do not rent or buy
Mark Dacascos, Julie Condra, Rae Dawn Chong
A lethal Samurai assassin for a secret Chinese organisation, who sheds tears of regret each time he kills, is seen swiftly and mercilessly executing three Yakuza gangsters by a beautiful artist. She i...( read more
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August 22, 2007
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September 19, 2006
Diluted version of the anime series, this is still worth checking out. Gans certainly knows how to make a good looking movie. Get the uncut version, though.
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October 7, 2007
This is not a bad film even if it has the king of straight to video in it - i dont mean Seagal or Snipes! A good adaptation of the Manga
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February 16, 2009
Tripe! This film has all the subtely and feeling of a cheap porno! As a newby to the series I immediately saw the potential of the story, and the possible opportunities with some of the great set pieces and settings. However this is all largely wasted by a technically incompetan...( read more)
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September 13, 2008
Oh my god how fit is Mark Dacascos!!! Loved every minute of this film. Lots of naked Mark scenes and that tattoo was so sexy!
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September 9, 2008
wow i have just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch....this has got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout this movie...i think that the director of this Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense
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August 14, 2008
I don't know why I've wanted to see Crying Freeman for a while thinking it would be poetic, but within the first 5 minutes of watching this movie I realised it looked exactly like a wannabe sensual porn film. The poor dialogues, the bad filming, the uninteresting characters, and ...( read more)
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May 12, 2008
Review will be written when/if re-watched (Probability: High).
First viewing: 28.09.1997
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