About the Film
Based on the plot of an award-winning Crayon Shin-chan animated movie from 2002, a boy named Shinichi (Takei) does the time-traveling and meets a feared general named Ijiri Matabei (Kusanagi). Ijiri is in love with Princess Ren (Aragaki) who subsequently rejects an arranged marriage to Okura Itakatora (Osawa), a powerful daimyo of northern Kanto. Enraged by the rejection, Okura sends a large army to Ijiri's smaller state and it's up to Shinichi to change their destiny.
✨ The Watchlist Wizard Verdict
The Vibe: Ballad is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama and action and romance movie from 2009. Directed by Takashi Yamazaki, and starring Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Yui Aragaki, Takao Osawa Based on the plot of an award-winning Crayon Shin-chan animated movie from 2002, a boy named Shinichi (Takei) does the time-traveling and meets a feared general named Ijiri Matabei (Kusanagi).
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.4/10, Ballad retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy movies that blends drama with action elements, Ballad deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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