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Mansai Nomura, Hideaki Ito, Hiroyuki Sanada, Kyôko Koizumi, Eriko Imai ... see more see more... , Yui Natsukawa , Kenichi Yajima , Sachiko Kokuba , Akira Emoto , Masato Hagiwara , Ittoku Kishibe , Mai Hosho , Kenichi Ishii , Kenjiro Ishimaru

In a time when demons and ghosts threaten to bring total devastation to a powerful kingdom, betrayal from within the powerful ranks of the ruling emperor threatens to bring an entire civilization to i... read more read more...ts knees in this supernaturally charged martial arts epic from director Yojiro Takita. As dark forces hold a suffocating grip on a once powerful kingdom during the Heian period, the emperor employs the help of the Onmyoji in keeping the malevolent spirits at bay. Though the coming birth of the emperor's heir offers a glimmer of hope for the kingdom's future, an intimate betrayal leaves the fate of the kingdom in the hands of Seimei (Mansai Nomura) -- the most powerful of the Onmyoji. As Seimei prepares to do battle with his former master Doson (Hiroyuki Sanada), the powers of lightness and dark come together for a battle that will determine the fate for generations to come. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 56 min.

Directed by: Yojiro Takita

Release Date: January 1, 2001

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DVD Release Date: August 12, 2003

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  • newvogueravyn
    February 26, 2010
    newvogueravyn
    A.K.A. The Yin Yang Master, which sounds a bit rubbish. However, my wish to see this did not lead in me being disappointed. The effects and acting aren't always great, but they more than get the job done. In places it is slow paced, but I found the storyline interesting enough to... read more overcome that, and the sets and costumes were really rather special. For me, the highlight was the appearance of a hannya, for which the make up was actually rather good.
  • Claraity
    September 11, 2007
    Claraity
    A very interesting historical fantasy! There are a few problems with the film though...such as transitions from one scene to another. Regardless, the story is interesting and the scenery and costumes are mesmerizing!

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C.W. Nevius
May 2, 2003
C.W. Nevius, San Francisco Chronicle

Certainly there are dueling wizards, torchlight swordfights and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon effects. But the moments of action are interspersed with lengthy plot developments that are hard to follow. Full Review

Patrick Z. McGavin
May 1, 2003
Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune

Rarely solemn or dull, and Takita holds its disparate parts together fairly well. Full Review

John Anderson
April 25, 2003
John Anderson, Newsday

Crazier than a rat in a can, but certainly fun. Full Review

Dave Kehr
April 25, 2003
Dave Kehr, New York Times

For Americans, accustomed to more polished effects and far more violent action, Onmyoji is bound to appear tame and a tiny bit precious. Full Review

Bob Campbell
April 24, 2003
Bob Campbell, Newark Star-Ledger

The tone is loose and jokey enough to stave off heaviness. Full Review

Kevin Thomas
April 24, 2003
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times

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

Kirk Honeycutt
April 22, 2003
Kirk Honeycutt, Hollywood Reporter

Unless one is Japanese or seriously devoted to its culture, history and lore, a viewer will get immediately lost in this tale of supernatural phenomena.

Mary Jacobi
April 22, 2003
Mary Jacobi, Village Voice

Succeeds in visual splendor (it was shot on location in Kyoto) but falls flat on characterization. Full Review

Michael W. Phillips, Jr.
May 4, 2003
Michael W. Phillips, Jr., Goatdog's Movies

The worst foreign film I have ever seen in the theater. Full Review

Wade Major
May 2, 2003
Wade Major, Boxoffice Magazine

Should strike a strong chord among fans of Japanese period films, particularly those with a mythical, mystical bent like Ugetsu and Kwaidan. Full Review

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