Rurouni Kenshin Sunday, July 14, 2:30 PM (134 min.) Screening for the first time in New York, d
Rurouni Kenshin Sunday, July 14, 2:30 PM (134 min.) Screening for the first time in New York, don’t miss out on your chance to finally see this overseas sensation in a beautifully minted 35mm print. Based on the wildly popular manga, Rurouni Kenshin sees Nobuhiro Watsuki’s titular hero brought to life for the first time in this live-action epic. Striking the perfect balance between manga and cinema, director Keishi Otomo masterfully translates the twitchy kineticism of the books and beloved anime’s action sequences into thrilling, must-be-seen-to-be-believed set pieces. Meanwhile, the unfairly handsome Takeru Satoh’s pitch-perfect portrayal of Himura Kenshin is everything the iconic character deserves and more. Considering the manga has sold over 55 million copies since its first printing, it was inevitable that a live-action adaptation would be made; what is surprising is just how good it turned out. For more information, or to get tickets, head to our website at: http://www.japansociety.org/event/rurouni-kenshin Co-presented with the New York Asian Film Festival -- source link