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Keanu Reeves leads band of samurai in '47 Ronin' trailer

Keanu Reeves is hoping for blockbuster success with this expensive samurai epic from Universal.

By KATE STANTON, UPI.com

Here's another U.K. trailer for director Carl Rinsch's forthcoming "47 Ronin," the story of a half British, half Japanese warrior who leads a band of 18th century samurais seeking revenge for the death of their master.

The ambitious 3D film, which cost $225 million to make, has been plagued by production problems -- including reshoots, multiple release date changes and a ballooning budget.

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One producer source told The Wrap last year that making of the film had been "a nightmare" for Universal. "47 Ronin" will have to make more than $500 million to break even at the box office.

One of the reshoots features Reeves' character battling a human-dragon shapeshifter, seen near the end of the trailer above.

"47 Ronin" hits theaters Christmas Day.

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