Revolver Lily Review — Awesome Action Can't Save Dull Japanese Epic

REVOLVER LILY – Review

REVOLVER LILY is a subtitled Japanese period action drama that is long on looks and star power, but disappointing on narrative punch. Lily (Haruka Ayase) is a former top-notch spy/assassin, now retired and running a brothel. She meets an orphan who may be the key to finding a big chunk of money that’s ardently sought … Continue reading REVOLVER LILY – Review

Revolver Lily Review — Awesome Action Can't Save Dull Japanese Epic

Few things hit harder than an Asian action picture — especially one with a kick-a** heroine. Unfortunately, this formula alone does not always lead to success. Those who are coming into Revolver Lily simply looking at the action choreography might find themselves satisfied by the film’s set pieces, but for a majority of audiences, who desire a compelling story to go along with these sequences, it will leave something to be desired. What is Revol…

REVOLVER LILY Review: Assassin Turned Madam Turns Protector: Brisk, Efficient, Deadly

Director Isao Yukisada ('Go') paints an epic, bloody panorama, starring Ayase Haruka ('Our Little Sister,' 'Ichi'). [Read the whole post on screenanarchy.com...]

REVOLVER LILY Review: A Satiating Spy Thriller With A Worthy Star

The film stars Haruka Ayase, Hiroki Hasegawa, and Jinsei Hamura. The post REVOLVER LILY Review: A Satiating Spy Thriller With A Worthy Star appeared first on Film Combat Syndicate.