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Emerges as an epic tale of love, sacrifice and redemption that attains a Shakespearean aura of grandeur and nobility of spirit.Full Review

Kevin Thomas
Los Angeles Times

Film is a ghostly and gorgeous tale of a court magician, the legendary Abe no Seimei.Full Review

Hazel-Dawn Dumpert
L.A. Weekly

It clearly wants to be more, but it's failed by its lightweight leads.Full Review

Elizabeth Weitzman
New York Daily News

The movie is rich with detail, characters and a specific historical context, even if its narrative is incoherent. But its cheap, gauzy veneer and primitive special effects are fun on their own terms.Full Review

Patrick Z. McGavin
Chicago Tribune

Has the sense of gritty, practical politics of a Japanese samurai epic combined with the high-flying stunt work and magical special effects of a Hong Kong romp. Ultimately this film by Yojiro Takita is satisfying on neither level, but not for lack of trying.Full Review

Dave Kehr
The New York Times
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