I was just wondering if a big time production of a movie about feudal Japan would be marketable in the US, the UK, and Europe today. It appears that there has been a revival of the big time epic historical dramas lately. Certainly, the fairly recent advent of highly realistic computer generated effects and graphics have overcome the prohibitive costs that used to be associated with such movies. Movies like Gladiator, SPR, and the Patriot were all made possible by this technology. If a fantasy movie like Hidden Tiger Crouching Dragon could get such high acclaim, just think what an epic movie about Samurai Warfare could do. The TV adaptation of Shogun was very successful when it originally aired, and even though it was ambitious for the time just think what today’s movie technology could add.
I'm not saying to redo Clavel's Shogun, but maybe follow some of the same formula. It could be centered on a charismatic leader such as Oda Nobunaga. Add lots of personal drama and sub plots such as those found in Clavel’s Shogun. Maybe add a
Western character as a hook, and finally include a couple of “Ran” type epic authentic battles and I think you could have a winner. I’m sure given the chance, Hollywood would muck it up, but if they managed to tell a great yarn filled with great visuals, and still maintained some historical accuracy, they would have a blockbuster on their hands.
I’m sure at least all the visitors to this site would be in hog heaven if such a movie were to come out.
Anyone agree or (ha ha)want to back such a venture?
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