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[img]Uploaded with ImageShack.us[/img][img]Uploaded with ImageShack.us[/img]Product DescriptionThe ancient cultural traditions of the Samurai’s past have come face to face with modern-day Japanese society. With the latest sources from science, literature, and history, Samurai: Behind the Blade sheds new light on this unique and mysterious brand of elite warrior. In a rare, behind-the-scenes documentary, the lives of actual warlords are unmasked: their private thoughts, their obsession with death, their mastery of the fine arts, and their gruesome truths about the high price of honor.Amazon Reviews:3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:1.0 out of 5 stars What do you expect for $6.99?!?!?!?!?, July 1, 2010By Jennifer A. Bernardino “Baby Jace” (New Bedford, MA, US) – See all my reviews(REAL NAME)   Amazon Verified Purchase(What’s this?)This review is from: Samurai: Behind the Blade (DVD)I don’t know what video Fleetlord Atvar watched to give it a “5 stars” rating but I personally was very disappointed with this documentary, but as is stated in my review title “what do you expect for $6.99?!?!?! You definitely get what you pay for which isn’t much really! If your pashionate & knowledgeable about Samurai (like me) due to your fair share of study & research on the topic then I think you REALLY will not enjoy watching this documentary. It doesn’t really go into any great detail on anything…they just kinda “browse” from one Samurai related topic to another aimlessly?!?!? They do speak briefly about legendary Samurai Miyamoto Musashi, his upbringing, swordsmanship & some of his career achievements such as some of the Samurai he defeated & killed, as well as his writing of the “Book of Five Rings” but like I said earlier they don’t go into great detail about Musashi.The documentary focuses more on how the “Samurai spirit” influences modern day Japan & how Japanese people today try & impliment the morales & ethics of the Samurai in their everyday jobs & pashions. They show quick glimpses of Japanese swordsmithing (which was one of the only parts I liked) Iaido, Kendo & other Martial Arts, but once again “quick glimpses”. They show how Samurai have become a big part of modern day popular culture in the form of video games & comic books. And they speak briefly of Japan’s participation in World War II & one pilot’s expierence in the war.I was expecting a documentary on the bloody history of the Samurai covering the Sengoku Jidai period (which was the golden age of the Samurai) the Tokugawa Shogunate, something tangible on the history of the Samurai. I wouldn’t even consider this video to be a good introductory documentary on the Samurai because it really won’t teach you anything that significant on the topic. This documentary was just soooooo elemantary! Perhaps if you know absolutely nothing about the Samurai then you might like it but I highly doubt it. Your better off saving the $6.99 and putting that towards buying another Samurai documentary video. Sorry about the long review, I’m just very passionate about Samurai, I’ve been studying them for most of my life (I’m 30) & I think this video is a very poor representation of them!3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent purchase for general insight into Samurai…, January 26, 2010By Fleetlord Atvar (CO USA) – See all my reviewsThis review is from: Samurai: Behind the Blade (DVD)Well made documentary by national geographic Canada. It shows how the Samurai historically started and been transformed as the country’s culture has changed over the centuries. It also focuses on how modern Japan intercepts the ancient Samurai.So is this video worth watching? I guess that’s for you to judge.