The swordplay in Sanjuro is perhaps even more impressive than it is in Yojimbo, though the gentler tone gives the film an altogether softer effect.

This is fun but, compared with Kurosawa's other 60s efforts, relatively slight.

Satirical Samurai action of the highest order.

While not as deep as many other Kurosawa works, there is still enough in Sanjuro to have a good time.