Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx

Starring:Tomisaburo Wakayama, Kayo Matsuo, Akiji Kobayashi, Minoru Ohki, Shin Kishida, Shogen Nitta, Kanji Ehata, Katsuhei Matsumoto, Akihiro Tomikawa, Izumi Ayukawa, KÃ´ji Kobayashi, Maki Mizuhara, Ima Masaki, Reiko Kasahara, Yuriko Nishima, Yukari Wakayama, Michie Azuma, Tadashi Hiraizumi, Yashiro Minakami, IchirÃ´ Yamamoto
Director: Kenji Misumi
Studio: ANIMEIGO
Product Type: DVD

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The Second Episode Of Lone Wolf And Cub: Non-Stop Action!
That Cub is dangerous.
I am the assassin, lone wolf and cub, at your service!
One of the top action films..
Best of series

Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx
Starring: Tomisaburo Wakayama , Kayo Matsuo , Akiji Kobayashi , Minoru Ohki , and Shin Kishida
Director: Kenji Misumi
Manufacturer: ANIMEIGO
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B0000BV20Y
Release Date: 2003-09-09

Customer Reviews:

The Second Episode Of Lone Wolf And Cub: Non-Stop Action!.......2007-01-03

This second episode of "Lone Wolf And Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx" is an enjoyable continuation of the six-part series starring Tomisaburo Wakayama. This series, known for its over-the-top gore and violence will not disappoint those looking for action in their samurai/ninja flicks. This one definitely delivers. Ogami (Tomisaburo Wakayama) the former shogun assassin in the first episode is now a ronin [masterless samurai]. But that doesn't stop this former samurai and his infant son [wheeled in a baby cart] from causing mayhem as they traverse the Chinese countryside. Now that the first episode has given a background as to why Ogami is in the predictament he and his son find themselves in, the real action begins.

Moreover, hot on their heels is the ever present assassins of the Yagyu clan. The action scenes in the second episode are great, and the cinematography is very good. Futhermore, after reviewing these episodes again recently, I would have to write that I don't think any other character could have played the role of Ogami other than (Tomisaburo Wakayama). His stoic attitude and calm menacing demeanor just seems to fit his character. Although I never read the comics that the series was culled from, I don't really think you need to, as the film's are a terrific watch. [Whether or not they go by the comic's I could not say]. Nevertheless, they are a fun and exciting watch. All the episodes are worth owning, and I highly recommend the series to everyone.

That Cub is dangerous........2006-11-21

The second movie is as good as the first. Female ninja, a traitor who plans to sell out his clan and the three Gods of Death make this a great film. Lots of spraying blood, flashing swords, drama, screaming, humor and plotting.And Cub is dangerous. He takes out one of the female ninja and even slices the feet off a couple of assassins of the Yagyu clan. Baby Cart at the River Styx is a perfect sequel. Makes you feel good all over. A family film.

I am the assassin, lone wolf and cub, at your service!.......2006-07-20

Now that they got the plot out of the way in the first movie, it is time for some serious blood spilling. This one kicks right off with 2 people running at Ogami and then of course getting sliced up in dramatic fashion. While the story line is very good, it all about the killing in this one. I like the first mvoie a little better, but only because of the extremely engaging story and superb acting. Though this film didn't come close to matching the first film in these 2 areas, I am willing to let that go and name this one of the greatest action movies ever, EASILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So I don't want to give anything away, but it is nonstop action. The gods of death are certainly some of the coolest characters ever, and 1 in particular. And also some very touching moments with father and son and what happens when Ogami has been injured and the cub is on his own? Will he survive?

Now I have the red sun distributed version of this. It is absolutely amazing. Perfectly letterboxed with crystal clear sound and picture. The liner notes just like the first movie are very helpful in understanding "koku" and also on Ogami's amazing journey. These liner notes I have to say are one of the better special features I have ever seen.

One of the top action films.........2005-09-27

This is the second Lone Wolf and Cub film in the series and is probably the best. This is a great film. Most of the the great fight scenes in the other film, "Shogun Assasin", were derived from this movie.

This movie is very bloody at times, body parts get sliced off and blood sprays everywhere, so its not for kids but I highly recommend the Lone Wolf and Cub films for any action loving adults.

Best of series.......2005-03-08

This is probably the best in the series, the level of
violence and nudity is somewhat toned down vs. the book and the resulting screenplay is more realistic.

The note about 'Shogun Assasin': I didn't realize it before, but
Shogun Assasin is basically a compilation of the first movie
(Sword on Vengeance) and this one. The story line a slightly
different and it is narrated by Daigoro.

If you have a choice, see the full version and see it on DVD.
I was amazed at the quality of the DVD release, the bonus material, while not extensive, is quite interesting as it includes the liner notes and various trailers.

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