The Shogun's Last Draw
- Tagline
- Where justice meets jest, and legends reload!
- Description
- In 'The Shogun's Last Draw', the reality is bent, humor prevails, and swords clash with six-shooters in the mythic Fantasy Era of Asia. Follow the raucous journey of a vengeful hero with a twist - he’s an ancient warrior trapped in the body of a legendary gunslinger. Starring Jam-net Grain-or as the unyielding Shogunate Sheriff with a sharp wit, Joan Le-flea as the cunning anti-hero planning her meticulous revenge, and the incomparable Daniel Fillet-Lewis as the wise-cracking, time-traveling Marshal. Directed by the visionary John Fawn, this mockumentary unpacks layers of legend with a wink and a nudge, to reveal humorous truths about heroism in a land where folklore and gunsmoke intertwine.
- MpaaRating
- PG-13
- PopularityScore
- 9.20
- ReleaseDate
- 07/27/2023
- Genre
- Mockumentary
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.80
In a cinematic landscape where swords typically slice through solemn narratives, 'The Shogun's Last Draw' gallops in with a six-shooter full of laughs, turning the genre on its head with the levity of a stand-up comic at a samurai showdown. Jam-net Grain-or's pitch-perfect deadpan delivery as the Shogunate Sheriff is nothing short of a hoot, while Joan Le-flea stealthily steals scenes with her conniving charisma. But, please, let's have a slow-clap moment for Daniel Fillet-Lewis, who, even as a time-traveling Marshal, can't help but exude an aura of Oscar bait with each witticism he drops. John Fawn's direction is a cheeky nod to both the Western and Eastern genres, playfully poking fun while still crafting a story that begs a belly laugh with every folklore-inspired faceoff. The film, like a well-aged whisky, isn't for everyone—some may find the mix of satire and swordplay overly ambitious—but for those who enjoy their historical epics with a side of satire, this mockumentary will be the guilty pleasure that keeps on giving. If your sense of humor is sharp enough to rival a samurai's sword, then 'The Shogun’s Last Draw' might just be your cup of sake-flavored tea.