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Fist of the North Star

1995 · 103 min

A cheesy, violent post-apocalyptic martial arts romp that's easy to watch but hard to take seriously.

Directed by
Tony Randel
Genres
Action, Science fiction, Thriller
Tagline
A Legendary Warrior Battles Against The Forces Of Evil.
Overview
From the immensely popular FIST OF THE NORTH STAR comic book series, comes a new hero. The fate of mankind rests with superhuman warrior Kenshiro who roams the wastelands of the future waging a battle against overwhelming evil. With the spiritual guidance of his dead father, Kenshiro fights to free his stolen love from the brutal tyrant Lord Shin. Through his struggle he must confront his destiny.

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Directed by
Tony Randel
Genres
Action, Science fiction, Thriller
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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • campystrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • revenge
  • survival
  • power
  • love
  • justice
Places
  • wilderness
  • big city
Era
far-future
Audience
adult
Form
  • twist ending
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror3
Humour2
Realism3
Romance3
Tension5
Darkness7
Complexity3
Emotional weight4

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