“… unwisely asks Del Toro to conform to a particular Anderson type.”

“… amusingly examines the particular peculiarities of men trying to bond.”

“Although swords strike and blood flows, Yojimbo mostly registers as a comedy.”

“Itami squeezes Japanese food customs, even as he offers a fondly humorous survey of them.”

“A certain magic exists when two comic talents slide perfectly in sync…”

“… required a far more playful touch.”

“You have to admire the ambition and bonkers vision.”

“… may not be my preferred mode of Bong Joon-Ho, but it’s the mode we need right now.”

“There’s more atmosphere, as well as a spicier mystery…”

“Some beautifully scripted dialogue scenes, nicely performed…”