We’ve seen it all by now. A heist movie about bank robbers doing one last job, a romantic comedy about successful women who need to find a man, a samurai-western-noir-fantasy based on a centuries-old Japanese puppet theater tradition starring Woody Harrelson…wait, that last one sounds new! Ladies and gentlemen, we give you Bunraku, a film which (to judge by these photos) looks a little bit like A Fistful of Dollars and Kung Fu Hustle shot like Sin City with a curiously familiar cast: Josh Hartnett plays the Eastwood-ish protagonist, Woody Harrelson plays a bartender, and Demi Moore, Kevin McKidd, and the great Ron Perlman are also in the mix. The film doesn’t currently have a U.S. release date, though it’ll be playing at the Toronto International Film Festival. Check out some more intriguing photos after the jump.
I want Kevin McKidd’s outfit. He’s playing a character named Killer 2. It’s that kind of movie. Hi, Demi!
Maybe it’s just me, but I’m a total sucker for movies where the evil minions dress like renegades from a Michael Moorcock book cover.
Bliss.
PopWatchers, are you intrigued? Frightened? Disturbed? Sound off below!
I will watch anything with either Woody Harrelson… or Josh Hartnett’s mustache.
I thought Hartnett was Skeet Ulrich in that photo.
Also…”Indecent Proposal” reunion!! (Anybody?)
Yes! Re “Indecent Proposal” – I thought so too!
I am so there!!!
Um. hello? whatever happened to the samurai in the film, guys! D: You’re missing someone!
YES!! we need more GACKT!!!
Yep! I’ve been keeping an eye on this movie since 2008 because of Gackt!
THIS~!!
We ve been waitin for such a long time! We SO wanna see this movie!
Keep an eye on GACKT people, he is true magic!
Awesome!!!
I’m so excited for this movie~ this article forgot to mention though that my favorite Japanese singer, GACKT, is one of the actors starring in this film. Can’t wait for a US date!!
I just discovered Gackt. He is an amazing singer. I have never heard a voice like his. Even without understanding Japanese, you can appreciate his vocal talent. And he is stunning to look at. I hope making this movie was a good experience for him.
I can’t wait to see this so I can go all fan girly for GACKT I can’t wait for this
I´m so excited for this movie…But please, dont forget GACKT, he also starring this movie…
If Kevin McKidd is in it, then I’m watching it.
Excited? Frightened? Confused? How about all of the above. This will either be really good, or really really really bad.
yes we want to see more GACKT <3
D: why does nobody talk about Gackt being in this movie?! He’s the ONLY reason I’m going to see it! I could understand if he only had a minor role like Sao Feng from the Pirates movie, BUT HE’S ONE OF THE STARS!! HE’LL BE IN THE MOVIE FOR IT’S DURATION!!
the only reason most fans including myself will watch Bunraku is because of GACKT and he isn’t even mentioned? this is so wrong
I am not sure how I hadn’t heard of this film before now, but my life is richer just knowing this is out there.
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I am waiting impatiently to see this and will see this as soon as possible in a theater near me.
I am definitely seeing this at TIFF this year, I cannot WAIT. Kevin McKidd kicking some ass? YES PLEASE.