“ 47 Ronin,” an old Japanese fable about a group of rogue samurai, ends in a horrible bloodbath. It’s a fitting conclusion for a big-budget adaptation that has left Universal deeply in the ...

If you didn’t get enough of that in the new “Hobbit,” then by all means check out “47 Ronin,” which substitutes ancient Japan for Middle Earth and samurai warriors for dwarves.

The tale in “47 Ronin” has been recounted numerous times in Japanese lore. Now Hollywood has taken it on, tricked it out and done it no favors. While the visuals are lovely to behold, this ...

There’s so much wrong with “47 Ronin” that I’ll start with what Keanu Reeves ‘ samurai tale does have going for it: Kinetic action scenes with swords blazing and colorful mythical beasts ...

The tale in “47 Ronin” has been recounted numerous times in Japanese lore. Now Hollywood has taken it on, tricked it out and done it no favors. While the visuals are lovely to behold, this ...

Rise Of The Ronin has a slow start, but pays off immeasurably for those who stick with it. Few titles can match the frantic thrill of its sword fights, while Bakumatsu proves to be the perfect ...