X
- 2003
- R
- Pioneer Entertainment
- 1 h 52 m
- 2003
- R
- Pioneer Entertainment
- 1 h 52 m
Directed By: Yôjirô Takita
Written By: Baku Yumemakura
- 2003
- R
- Pioneer Entertainment
- 1 h 52 m
- 2003
- R
- Pioneer Entertainment
- 1 h 52 m
Onmyoji: The Yin Yang Master
53
6.2
Directed By: Yôjirô Takita
Written By: Baku Yumemakura
Top Cast
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 12 Critic Reviews
53
42% Positive
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
42% Mixed
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
17% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 12 Critic Reviews
53
42% Positive
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
42% Mixed
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
17% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
Film is a ghostly and gorgeous tale of a court magician, the legendary Abe no Seimei.
Emerges as an epic tale of love, sacrifice and redemption that attains a Shakespearean aura of grandeur and nobility of spirit.
It clearly wants to be more, but it's failed by its lightweight leads.
The effects prove extremely uneven, with sub-par touches alongside astonishing and truly unforgettable shots.
The film de-emphasizes plot and action in favor of lyricism and outbursts of magic-doing, but the results are more dull than enchanting, no matter how many people fly across the room.
Succeeds in visual splendor (it was shot on location in Kyoto) but falls flat on characterization.
Every once in a while the old-fashioned costume drama comes alive, only to sink again into run-of-the-mill special effects and long periods of talkative tedium.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 11 User Ratings
6.2
64% Positive
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
9% Mixed
1 Rating
1 Rating
27% Negative
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 11 User Ratings
6.2
64% Positive
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
9% Mixed
1 Rating
1 Rating
27% Negative
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
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Awards
Awards of the Japanese Academy
• 2 Wins & 10 Nominations
Blue Ribbon Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Mainichi Film Concours
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
