A cavalcade of creatures from Japanese folklore come alive in “The Great Yokai War: Guardian,” a hugely enjoyable fantasy-adventure directed by the famously prolific and supremely versatile Takashi…
A cavalcade of creatures from Japanese folklore come alive in “The Great Yokai War: Guardian,” a hugely enjoyable fantasy-adventure directed by the famously prolific and supremely versatile.
Before unveiling the wondrous world where the Yokai dwell, Miike and scriptwriter Yusuke Watanabe establish the film’s simple and powerful emotional terrain. Kei Watanabe is a typical fifth-grader who wants to be accepted by his peers and fights with little brother Dai . They’re adored by widowed mother Reika and remember their late father as a loving man who taught the importance of kindness and co-operation.
It’s not just Tokyo in the firing line. In a gorgeously filmed and wittily scripted flashback, we witness a meeting of the World Yokai Summit in Beijing, with creatures including Yeti, Medusa and Frankenstein’s monster in attendance. A serious rift has occurred between pacifist Yokai and a rebel faction led by Inugami Gyobu , a big, hairy, demon biker dude who rides a flame-throwing motorcycle.
Kei’s action-packed mission to save his brother and restore harmony between spirit and human worlds is beautifully imagined and emotionally rewarding. The smile and determination on Kei’s face as he rides a magic dragon and undertakes the adventure of a lifetime is simply irresistible. It’s almost impossible not to be affected by the lads’ sincere appeals for everyone to settle differences and respect each other.
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