Goemon

Goemon (2009)

  • 68% of users liked it
    (748 ratings)

Japanese anime guru Kazuaki Kiriya ascended to prominence with his sprawling fantasy Casshern (2004), a tale that coupled post-apocalyptic visions with early 21st century design, and shared the success of the manga and anime from which Kiriya and his colleagues adapted it. Kiriya waited five years… More

Unrated, 2 hr. 8 min.
Directed By
Kazuaki Kiriya
Genres
Classics, Action & Adventure
In Theaters
May 11, 2009 Wide
On DVD
Apr 19, 2011

Critic Reviews

  • Dave Golder, SFX Magazine

    An intriguing film let down sometimes by its stylisation.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Dean M


    Magnificent historic tale of a Japanese Robin Hood. In the running time of story, there is certainly no lack of sumptuous composition and stunning colour. The action is hyperactive and generally defies the rules of the real world, though they make total sense in the scheme of… More

  • Justin Y


    It took a while for Kazuaki Kiriya's sophomore film to get completed, but <i>Goemon</i> is another piece of work.<p>Although the legend of the Goemon Ishikawa character is similar to Robin Hood (steal from the rich give to the poor), <i>Goemon</i>… More

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