I first borrowed "Redbelt" from public library and immediately took to it! After watching it a Ga-zillion times, I had to add it to my dvd collection... so I can watch it a few more Ga-zillion times! The philosophies taught are great lessons in "life" itself. Respect, honor and decency. It's not so much the "action" as it is the "code of the warrior" that is the central theme. There is nothing negative about this film. I HIGHLY recommend this film to any and everyone!