Plot: Kosaka is ordered to battle a ronin, but the weather gets in the way. The samurai is hit by a bolt of lightning, and when he wakes up, he finds himself on a film set of a classic samurai film. He blends right in, and although he isn't used to our contemporary customs, he decides to become an extra in the movie.
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May 30, 2025
Not the first film to play around with this idea, not the funniest one either. Though listed as a comedy, this is more of a light-hearted drama. There aren't many overt jokes here, it's just a silly concept and a film that lacks (m)any heavy-handed moments. It's perfect family entertainment.
The performances are decent, and there are some cute moments, but it never picks up steam. The comedy is tepid, the presentation is generic, and the runtime is a bit excessive for a simple film like this. I wasn't bored, and it's not a bad film, it's just that if you compare it to films like Thermae Romae, it doesn't stack up.