I wanted more Sanjuro. The sections of the movie where I got what I wanted were awesome. The sections of the movie where I was left watching the the 9 guys was kind of boring. The action is great. The last duel is amazing and has inspired many, many sword duels since.

A strong followup to Yojimbo, continuing the adventures of Mifune's roguish and clever ronin. The script is not as funny or sharp, but the visuals and performances are excellent across the board.

At the most a slight bit worse than Yojimbo; it's hard to separate the two in my mind, considering that they feature the same character (in essence, if not literally). The story here isn't as good, but it's not far behind, and everything else is equally spectacular. One thing I liked in particular was the way that Mifune's character fucked up towards the end, instead of remaining an omnisciently brilliant character. And even then, he outwits his captors and gets out of it.

Mifune's back as the brave, ill-mannered, foul mouthed warrior, without a doubt one of the coolest actors to have ever graced the screen. The action is great and never detracts from the story (though it's a bit confusing at times, hope I don't come off as a racist but they all look alike...). This is another kick ass film from Kurosawa, guy really knows how to make 'em.

While not as good as Yojimbo, it's still a great, incredibly fun tale.

I could be crazy but I liked this sequel even better than the very good original.

"The relative linearity of the film can't help but come as something of a disappointment after the feast of Yojimbo." - Rob Humanick

Only a bit of a step back from Yojimbo, there's still plenty in here to love. Kurosawa's direction and the impeccable cinematography are the highlights. Also holy shit that ending.

Very similar to Yojimbo. It's still an absolutely amazing Kurosawa piece but it's honestly been done before.

The final duel really bumped this one up a notch!

Great movie but overshadows Yojimbo only in humor.

Slightly lighter sequel to Yojimbo. This one explores Sanjuro's strategic skills, as he becomes the "leader" of a gang of young samurai. Although the story is simpler than Yojimbo, at least we get to see Sanjuro involved in more actual battles this time around, with the last one being the high point of the film.

very entertaining

Satirical comic-book actioner features a typically deadpan Mifune performance.

I'm not sure I can dislike something with Mifune in it.

Light-hearted sequel to _Yojimbo_. Lots of fun; not as deadly serious as Kurosawa's other samurai films.

Witty, funny and moving at the same time. Beautifully filmed and the humor is in the same vein as Yojimbo. Even the blooper with the faulty gore pump at the end fit in, in anotherwise gore-less movie. A huge grin spread across my face when the Yojimbo score kicked in at the end. True samurai movies are meant to be in black and white...

While Yojimbo stuck entirely with the hero, Sanjuro frequently breaks away from him, when all we really care about is what Sanjuro's up to. As he gets burdened with the nine clueless disciples, so does the audience, and they really get in the way. Mifune is still awesome, the camerawork is still fantastic, and the music is dynamite. It just doesn't hold your attention like the previous film does. There's some marvelous bits of business, one just wishes for a few more.

Playful.

Another definitive samurai performance from Mifune.

Not quite as good as "Yojimbo", but still a remarkable piece of work. The ending is especially nice.

Kurosawa does a sequel. it doesn't surpass its predecessor, but a damn fine watch on its own. The choreography of the young samurai group was mesmerizing.

A good followup to Yojimbo, with some well-done action sequences. Though the basic conceit is the same- the protagonist attempts to foil a veritable army through trickery and judicious use of the blade- it's once again used to good effect.