Blade of the Immortal - Blu-ray News and Reviews | High Def Digest
: The film holds an 87% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes , praised for its dark humor and stylized action.
For the version, you will likely find two types of subtitles:
: The story follows Manji, a samurai cursed with immortality by "bloodworms" that heal any wound. He becomes the bodyguard for a young girl, Rin Asano, who is seeking revenge against the Ittō-ryū, a group of master swordsmen who murdered her parents.
The (2017) 720p BluRay release is a high-quality home media version of director Takashi Miike's 100th film, adapted from the legendary manga series by Hiroaki Samura. Film Overview
While a 720p BluRay is a step down from the full 1080p high-definition standard, it still offers significant advantages over standard DVD or streaming versions:
The film is rated for strong, bloody violence and ritual suicide. It features graphic limb removal and extensive "blade cuts" to bodies and faces throughout the many battle sequences.
: According to reviewers at High Def Digest , the BluRay presentation is crisp and bold, capturing the intricate makeup and "bodily dismemberment" with strong detail.
