At its core, the film was nothing more than a romantic comedy / revenge tale with buckets of blood thrown in for good measure, and wasn't trying to be anything more. (cinemablend.com)
The Assassin — Folks looking for buckets of blood and guts need not apply. (nerdlocker.com)
Yes, there's buckets of blood on display, at times covering the floor and walls of the saloon, but there are really only one or two «shocking» moments. (lights-camera-jackson.com)