While I understand the points made in Chung Mo's critique, I still have to insist that Tamura's performance gratified me. Admittedly it is with some bias that I get that evocation from Tamura. What I mean from that bias is that I had so enjoyed Tamura's version of NEMURI KYOSHIRO with Tamura's brooding presence. Somehow that same presence can be found in his portrayal of Ogami. Here, though, there is the additional emotional component of sensitivity, which coupled with the brooding presence, created a charismatic characterization.
