This film is something to behold. Want to vote on what I should watch next? Click here! www.patreon.com/jamesvscinema DEADPOOL REWATCH Thursday! Enjoy the day!
@bigneon_glitter
3 жыл бұрын
_The Duellists_ (Ridley Scott, 1977) Since you did _Barry Lyndon,_ check out Scott's 1977 debut - a masterpiece (better than _Lyndon_ ) historical Action/Drama with some of the best cinematography ever crafted. The things Ridley does with light...
@davewolf6256
3 жыл бұрын
So. The last frame on Tsurumaru is not that he is Buddha. He actually represents humanity, killing each other and blind to Enlightenment. In fact, the scene where his sister Sue says "the castle is there" but is blind to know the direction is symbolism of that. She is introduced having overcome hate. But in his first appearance, Tsurumaru is so full of hate that he cannot even pray. Although I am not a Buddhist, I studied the religion enough to be familiar with some of the concepts and distinctions. The Buddhism practiced here is Pure Land Buddhism, one of whose core tenets is that if you pray at the time of death you will be reborn in a Great Western Land where you are fated to find enlightenment. But by dropping the icon, Tsurumaru cannot pray and cannot be reborn in that land. _Dreams_ is a kind of thematic sequel to _Ran_ that answers some of the questions, or at least is a retort to the nihilism shown in this movie. It probably will not win any polls on Patreon. But it has a lot of experimental photography and early digital SFX. (It's also my favorite Kurosawa film and my 10th favorite film of all time.) And I encourage you to watch it at least on your own time. (And although it was blasted as a self-indulgent environmentalist film, that theme is only incidental. It's actually an interesting window into Kurosawa's inner life and his thoughts regarding suicide, which he would have been culturally exposed to from a young age.)
@Charzy1230
3 жыл бұрын
@@bigneon_glitter barry lyndon is better.
@rmcswords
3 жыл бұрын
Gotta watch seven samurai after this, consider one of the best movies ever made
@issi529
3 жыл бұрын
This movie was so so boring.
@gluuuuue
3 жыл бұрын
Oh man. This is one o' the movies my family had on laserdisc while I was growing up. "I once asked Akira Kurosawa why he had chosen to frame a shot in Ran in a particular way. His answer was that if he'd panned the camera one inch to the left, the Sony factory would be sitting there exposed, and if he'd panned an inch to the right, we would see the airport...." -Sidney Lumet, Making Movies
@RyoMassaki
3 жыл бұрын
That is hilarious.
@Theomite
Жыл бұрын
Same thing with THE SEVENTH SEAL, where Bergman is shooting a medieval witch burning scene in a wooded area right behind a 20th century residential district.
@my_earbuds8897
3 жыл бұрын
As much as I love Yojimbo, Ran will always be my favorite. Every frame in this movie is a literal frame of panting, every ones performance from the actors and actresses is giving it their all, the battle sequences, it’s just amazing. The music is haunting and the imagery of the final shot will bring shivers down your spine. This is one of Kurosawa personal yet darkest movie in terms of tone, During production Kurosawa was practically blind making this movie and had to rely on his cinematographer to see the movie, and many of his old collaborators during this time. Takashi Shimura, his longtime lead actor, died in 1982. Fumio Yamaguchi, his sound technican since the 1940s, collapsed on set and died shortly thereafter. And most tragically, Yoko Yaguchi, his wife of thirty-nine years, died during shooting, and Kurosawa only had one day to mourn for her death and gone back to filming the next day. There’s a knowing sense of finality to this film like he was gathering his friends for one final journey.
@blainesjustchillin3509
3 жыл бұрын
James, this is based on Shakespeare's "King Lear", so it's meant to be told in a poetic way, but with a tragic end. One of the greatest film's ever made, and more Americans need to be exposed to good Eastern ol' school flicks
@bencarlson4300
3 жыл бұрын
Kind of amazing that some of the best film adaptations of Shakespeare came from Japan
@krishnan-resurrection714
2 жыл бұрын
European and japanese cinema is best ....
@marlynrodique6365
Жыл бұрын
Actually it's not based on King Lear but an old Japanese folktale. He simply and accidentally just adapted some of King Lear's storyline.
@chloe1-2-3-4-5
3 жыл бұрын
Really excited to board the Kurosawa train! I recommend High & Low.
@JamesVSCinema
3 жыл бұрын
Wooo!
@BrahmaDBA
3 жыл бұрын
High and Low is amazing, I first heard of it from Every Frame a Painting. It's amazing!
@bigneon_glitter
3 жыл бұрын
_High & Low_ rules. Great film.
@marlonthemarvellous
3 жыл бұрын
Great Kurosawa film
@leeemo
3 жыл бұрын
Tatsuya Nakadai, the king in Ran, also stars in High and Low. He’s excellent in both!
@baby_boi123
3 жыл бұрын
Love your reactions to movies I've already seen, but your opening my eyes to movies I've never even heard of. Your community has such diverse tastes.
@JamesVSCinema
3 жыл бұрын
Ayyy this made me smile reading this!
@baby_boi123
3 жыл бұрын
A reply from the legend himself! Well that made my day, bro!
@patrickmassonne1919
3 жыл бұрын
@@baby_boi123 Ok now that you got him smilin'... Dr. Strangelove! ( :
@NativeNewMexican
2 жыл бұрын
Get ready for Harold & Maude! We've got a GREAT community of interesting movie picks.
@MrEllahrairah
3 жыл бұрын
What I enjoy about Japanese cinema in general is they have 3 main characters... a protagonist, an antagonist, and the environment. Hollywood rarely treats the environment that way. When its done right, you can almost feel the breeze and smell the air.
@matta5498
3 жыл бұрын
The plot is based on Shakespeare's, "King Lear".
@d112cons
3 жыл бұрын
Kurosawa is a legend for a reason. You've seen how he directs Shakespeare now. For mystery, Rashomon. Character study, Ikiru. With Yojimbo, he inadvertently redefined the Western. And with Seven Samurai, he basically invented the modern action adventure film, not to mention everything Spielberg has used in his career.
@Uncle_T
3 жыл бұрын
As well as George Lucas, The Hidden Fortress is basically a proto-Star Wars episode IV. :)
@GKinslayer
3 жыл бұрын
If I am correct - didn't Lucas and Spielberg help fund/produce Ran?
@SquigglyP
3 жыл бұрын
For those who want to watch some more Kurosawa, I HIGHLY recommend Yojimbo and Ikiru. High And Low is also good. Yojimbo is my favorite Kurosawa. There are like 5 other films of his that are tied for second place, but Yojimbo is freaking amazing.
@jean-paulaudette9246
3 жыл бұрын
@@SquigglyP I would have mentioned Stray Dog. Man, than movie makes me sweat just thinking about it.
@jori1
3 жыл бұрын
Great list. I'd like to add High and Low, which is a great crime thriller.
@marlonthemarvellous
3 жыл бұрын
Kurosawa is one of my fav directors. The first film i saw was Seven Samurai and was mesmerised. I went down a Kurasawa rabbit hole. Yojimbo, Sanjuro, Hidden fortress, High and Low, Rashamon, Ikiru, Throne of Blood and Ran. They are all 10/10 for me. Glad Patreons got you to watch
@bigmikem1578
Жыл бұрын
Same my Kurosawa rabbit hole started in the 90’s and I owned Every single one of his films on VHS. Some were hard to find. Even had his frost sanshiro Sugata and Dersu Uzala.
@wastehazey6468
Жыл бұрын
The shot where he's completely broken and walks down the stairs with the burning castle in the background is out of this world
@HawkKing2000
3 жыл бұрын
"Seven Samurai" established him as a master film maker, and this is the the result of 30 years more experience... He's done lots of great films in different genres but, in my humble opinion, Seven Samurai is his most intense film with the best characters, story and the best direction I've ever seen (and imagery rivalling the best in RAN). Don't be surprised if you find yourself rewatching it regularly in awe...
@tolkienismaster
3 жыл бұрын
Seven Samurai is amazing. My second favorite movie ever. First one: Das Boot.
@melanie62954
3 жыл бұрын
Except that he made Rashomon and Ikiru before Seven Samurai. Those are what established him as a master. Seven Samurai made him one of the most influential filmmakers of all time.
@FlowinEnno
3 жыл бұрын
I just checked the IMDB of the old lord and homeboy is still working at almost 90 years old.
@lifeandstories_
3 жыл бұрын
As some people have already pointed out, Kurosawa used to be an aspiring painter in his early years and you can definitely see how it influenced his sense for the composition of images throughout his career. This is not just true for his colour films, but also for his black-and-white films. All of the shots were deliberately staged to look beautiful and impactful in b/w, which is one of the reasons why these films still feel so timeless after all these years. Not to mention the great storylines and characters.
@TUTANKHAMUN077
2 жыл бұрын
The most complete war movie ever. Everything story, emotions,acting,direction,sets,costumes etc mindbogling.
@littleghostfilms3012
2 жыл бұрын
Old Hidetora lived his life waging war and when he came to realize it was time to withdraw from direct leadership he thought he could pass it on to his sons, blind to what they had learned from him about ruthless power. The brother's conflicts with each other and with him spiraled out of control, leaving him isolated and lost while they turned on each other. This film has one of the most tragic and sad undertones that flows beneath it's epic, bloody disasters. It becomes like an avalanche of karma that buries everyone. Just a massively emotional journey of cinematic brilliance! In Japan they called Kurosawa the Emperor for a reason, not just because he was tall.
@kyleyoung3446
3 жыл бұрын
Ran is such an interesting choice as a first Kurasowa to watch. I'm so happy my patron vote got a reaction.
@uncommonman
Жыл бұрын
a30:40 the reveal is something that is unique. In stead of showing the head, the headless bodies are shown at their small home. It's just one of many incredible details and ways to put focus on the person that is now dead. No horror or shock in seeing the actual head, but a emotional reminder of what was lost, real people trying to live a quiet life.
@blainesjustchillin3509
3 жыл бұрын
I love that you bring up that the shots are focused on the backgrounds. Supposedly it symbolizes how small man actually is compared to nature, and that our wars are just fetile pettiness.
@electricdevil2422
3 жыл бұрын
"Every Frame a Painting" absolutely applies to Kurosawa. Kurosawa is such an artist that when you pause just about any time in one of his movies - you'll notice that the actors are blocked in a natural, composed state, yet everyone's faces are unobscured, in focus, and in character. The telephoto lens that Kurosawa loves strips out a lot of the distance and nearly every shot looks like a 2 dimensional painting - made even more apparent by the oversatured colors that really bring the shots and motion to the forefront. It's such a combination of visual stimulus without just being busy - theatrical movements, bright vibrant colors, extensive use of motion. It's such vivid imagery that very few can even approach.
@okay6109
3 жыл бұрын
YESSSSSS. Oh my god I've been waiting for you to hit Kurosawa. One of my favorite films of all time. Love you man, keep up the great work.
@deadby15
2 жыл бұрын
Ran's striking beauty directly influenced the very first "Total War" strategy game. The designer openly said they wanted the game to look like Ran. This film's impact has reached other genres.
@bobschenkel7921
3 жыл бұрын
Most of Akira Kurosawa's filmography is in Black and White. And he really knows how to use it. The actor who played the Great Lord, I forget his name, started out with Kurosawa back in the 50's as a walk-through part in Seven Samurai, then he played the main baddie in both Yojimbo and Sanjuro, with Kurosawa's first huge blood spurt at the end, in the early 60's. In the U.S. of A., George Lucas used Kurosawa's perspective of the lowly peons in Hidden Fortress, to tell the story of Star Wars from the perspective of the droids R2D2 and C3PO, instead of the usual frame of royalty or social elites. He has admirers all over the world.
@ZackyDaley
3 жыл бұрын
Keep hitting the analytics like this and coming up with other segments and you're going to get to 100,000 subscribers really quick brother
@peteriuliano5846
2 жыл бұрын
the matter of fact performance and narrative style along with the cinema design of shots is outstanding it really breathes.
@The_Evil_Zed
3 жыл бұрын
Aw hell yeah. This one of the most beautiful masterpieces of cinema out there, man.
@NativeNewMexican
3 жыл бұрын
Your community is awesome for selecting this movie, major props. It's my absolute favorite Shakespearian story renditions.
@bameronrunner5502
3 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah, so happy to see this, you gotta do more Kurosawa asap. I'd highly recommend The Hidden Fortress, which was a heavy influence on the original Star Wars. Also, The Seven Samurai, which inspired The Magnificent 7, and Yojimbo which was basically ripped off in the western A Fistful of Dollars. Sanjuro is good as well, it's a prequel to Yojimbo.
@ritathomas3926
Жыл бұрын
The actress who played Lady Kaede was unbelievably great
@JC-rb3hj
3 жыл бұрын
Epic pick! I saw this on the big screen in my teens - stunning. Back in the day, we had movie houses that played a different foreign film every day. You could pick up a month calendar of the upcoming films and plan your month.
@patrickmassonne1919
3 жыл бұрын
Me too. Blew me away forever.
@CS-vl2tl
3 жыл бұрын
Always look forward to your vids man. It's like watching a movie with a homie that enjoys cinema as much as I do.
@Bringmethehorizondude
3 жыл бұрын
This might be the most beautiful film ever recorded. The ending is one of those ending that I wasn’t sure that I fully understood, it affected me, but I wasn’t sure I fully grasped the meaning. After doing some research, I understood the consequences even more and it hit really hard. Probably my favorite Kurosawa film.
@saitodosan9377
3 ай бұрын
The scene where they take refuge with the blind boy whose eyes he had gouged out hits so hard now that I've actually studied Buddhism in university.
@okay6109
3 жыл бұрын
Just some of the best cinematography ever oh my god
@blainesjustchillin3509
3 жыл бұрын
I've seriously been waiting on someone to react to this, this is my absolute #1 favorite Kurosawa film. But old school Japanese film's being so obscure, I figured Noone here in the West would ever react to it. Thanks for proving me wrong bro :)
@bbb462cid
3 жыл бұрын
I love Kurosawa and this film is almost painfully beautiful. I have a soft spot of the Inagaki 'Samurai' films with Mifune. This era of Japanese filmmaking is very interesting.
@中島美奈子-j7t
2 жыл бұрын
I recommend Ninjagari
@bbb462cid
2 жыл бұрын
@@中島美奈子-j7t thank you
@KSmitty905
3 жыл бұрын
The reason why every shot is so aesthetically-pleasing is because Kurosawa storyboarded the entire film with artwork that he painted himself. Every color used in the film pretty much came from his paintings. Extra tidbit: Hidetora (angry old guy) is played by Tatsuya Nakadai, a fabulous actor from Japan who starred in other monumental films like Hara-Kiri, Yojimbo, The Human Condition Trilogy, and The Face of Another.
@willmendoza8498
3 жыл бұрын
He is also great in Sword of Doom
@KSmitty905
3 жыл бұрын
@@willmendoza8498 Yeah Sword of Doom is one of my personal favorites.
@alexandriac6641
3 жыл бұрын
Damn how did I miss this when you uploaded it! So cool to see you doing Kurosawa James
@Magnus-Insomnium13
Жыл бұрын
This film broke my heart. Akira Kurosawa makes you feel, makes you think, and hits every spectrum at the same time.
@ronbock8291
3 жыл бұрын
There’s precious few flat out masterpieces since 1980. This is indisputably one of them. The first first run masterpiece I ever saw in the theatre.
@pillboxmovies
3 жыл бұрын
Nice! Big ups on taking on some formidable content, James 🙏
@Uncle_T
3 жыл бұрын
A cinematic masterpiece!!! So glad you're finally watching some Kurosawa! :)
@goldenageofdinosaurs7192
3 жыл бұрын
I think a great introduction to Kurosawa is probably Seven Samurai. It is long, though it’s paced so well that it doesn’t really feel like it. It’s also a great action film, with lots of characters to get invested in, all framed in some of the best cinematography in any film ever.
@PhyxiusGaming
3 жыл бұрын
I would recommend Dreams. 5 short stories based on "Dreams" he had over his lifetime. Some of the most beautiful shots ever made. Especially the episode with Van Gogh (played by another legendary director). And if you want to see an oscar worthy Forest Whittaker playing a modern Samurai, then you have to watch "Ghost Dog".
@kevinbaconwasntinfootloose1742
3 жыл бұрын
So glad to see someone finally react to this movie. One of my all time favorites.
@patrickmassonne1919
3 жыл бұрын
James.. the tactical Genius!
@totallytomanimation
3 жыл бұрын
Hope you watched this on a larger screen than a desktop or laptop, cause it is stunningly beautiful. By the way, if no one pointed it out to you, this is an adaptation of Shakespeare's TRAGEDY King Lear. That last image is a metaphor for the the old king - a blind man unaware that tragedy is just one false move away.
@wayneclayton5426
3 жыл бұрын
This is based on Shakespeare's on King Lear. Think the director also did one based of Macbeth as well. Speaking of which maybe you can do a whole series of Shakespeare inspired movies?
@patrickmassonne1919
3 жыл бұрын
If you do Shakespeare movies, ya gotta watch "Prospero's Books."
@captainhaddock6435
3 жыл бұрын
That was dope, I'd love for you to do more foreign movies! If you ever feel inclined, a reaction to the German WW2-submarine-movie "Das Boot" would be awesome! (Although that could be difficult, there are like ten different versions of that film xD)
@Ajediday
3 жыл бұрын
I just upgraded to the 4k for Ran. The first thing I looked at was that castle fight where everything goes to hell. So friggin' epic.
@wsn0009
3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, excellent movie choice! I'm a big fan of Kurosawa and this is up there as one of his best!
@cadenstrampe4216
3 жыл бұрын
finally! I've been waiting for someone to react to this
@Mr.Goodkat
3 жыл бұрын
Kurosawa was blind when he made this movie, they say he barely had any vision at all left when making it.
@TTM9691
3 жыл бұрын
So funny you were watching it without subtitles before you realized they were off! When it's a director like this, I'm always watching scenes twice: once with subtitles, then without, just so I can make sure I get the visuals . Sometimes, with Godard, I leave them off for long stretches because it doesn't even matter, just watching the visuals and listening to the sound of the language. There's a Fellini movie that has a scene in an airport....and the subtitles are going a mile a minute, transcribing the announcements that you hear when you're in an airport.....totally irrelevant dialog, I turn it off, and concentrate on the visuals. Love that you dipped into the international film scene!
@hgman3920
3 жыл бұрын
Ran is one of my favorite films of all time. With regard to the make-up and acting, the film was heavily influenced by Japanese Noh theater, which uses heavily stylized masks/make-up and exaggerated gestures to establish characters and convey emotions. It works perfectly in this film, but would probably be considered over-dramatic or hammy in an American prodiction
@Rob_Fordd
3 жыл бұрын
would love to see you compared 7 Samurai and the American version The Magnificent 7 (1960). Both are very good in their own ways and quite long (packed not stretched though), however M7 is about 50 minutes shorter.
@avonlave
3 жыл бұрын
Yojimbo vs Fistful of Dollars too!
@ZackyDaley
3 жыл бұрын
If you didn't make the connection this is actually William Shakespeare king Lear, but a Japanese version. Kurosawa loves Shakespeare.
@TheMarvelousM
3 күн бұрын
15:14 Fun Fact James, "Ran" is Japanese for "Chaos", but American distributors were so amazed by the film they kept it.
@miqx1977
3 жыл бұрын
You can't lose with Kurosawa! He's one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. You should also check other Japanese masters, movies like "Hara-Kiri" by Masaki Kobayashi or "Onibaba" by Kaneto Shindo are definitely worth reaction videos.
@anti0918
3 жыл бұрын
Don't forget Ozu!
@pickleman40
2 жыл бұрын
Thr last shot represents the point you mention at 35:00 the scroll of budha cast aside, and man left blind and leaderless on the edge of a cliff
@wnose
11 ай бұрын
3:10 a fair number of scenes appear familiar since later filmmakers looked up to Ran for inspiration.
@Morning_Demon
3 жыл бұрын
Rashamon is a key movie just to watch as someone unfold stories unlike others had done before. And a basis for how many a story is told now.
@WithWizMedia
3 жыл бұрын
This was my first Kurosawa film and I was blown away. The color in this is especially striking
@multipass113
3 жыл бұрын
His THRONE OF BLOOD is another good one; a great film seen as a stand-alone but a masterpiece as an adaptation (Macbeth). Btw, your choice in movies and your reactions to them have really made this channel stand out from the others. It’s very alluring to watch someone who wants to better their craft and through your thoughtful appreciation I got to relive my own experiences of watching them the first time. Reaction or not, I recommend adding these two to your already diverse and sophisticated repertoire: The Lives of Others (Das Leben der Anderen, 2006) and The Secret in Their Eyes (El Secreto de sus Ojos, 2009).
@herbyragan7801
3 жыл бұрын
RAN (Samurai King Lear) is fantastic. And Kurosawa’s film catalog is amazing. Here are some (highly recommended) films from the master: Yojimbo (remade as “A Fistful of Dollars”) Sanjuro (sequel to Yojimbo and just as great) Throne of Blood (Samurai Macbeth) The Hidden Fortress (George Lucas took a lot (stole?) from this film for Star Wars) Ikiru (powerful heart wrenching drama) Rashomon (remade so many times, no one comes close to this imo) Seven Samurai (One of the greatest films ever made. Remade into “The Magnificent Seven” which you should also react to the 1960 original)
@dylanlewis3251
3 жыл бұрын
Seven Samurai, Rashoman, Yojimbo, The Hidden Fortress, Throne of Blood, and Kagemusha are all great films! Pretty much any Kurosawa film is worth watching
@hgman3920
3 жыл бұрын
Happy to see someone else mention Kagemusha. It's an underrated film which is overshadowed by some of his other more well-known films.
@cjmars822
3 жыл бұрын
DOOOOOD!!! I love Ran! Such an incredible film. I wrote this before you started, I have confidence :) Post Reaction: My thoughts on the blood in this film; lots of Japanese artwork of the period used ink. The blood looks like a artist came through with a brush and used red ink to paint death. The effect is to stylize the action as if one is watching the story unfold on a paper mural. Again, love this film, very happy you enjoyed it too.
@yodieyuh
3 жыл бұрын
Great ups. Kurosawa is a no-miss director. Any one you pick for the next one will be a good one.
@cappinjocj9316
3 жыл бұрын
Epic movie. Damn you guys know how to pickem. Props to the patrons
@JamesVSCinema
3 жыл бұрын
Hells to the yes!
@crikeythesplund
3 жыл бұрын
That last scene is so beautiful and so bleak. A blind man heading to the precipice, teatering on the edge, Kurosawa certainly wasn't an optimist about human nature.
@HermanIngram
10 ай бұрын
Tan is the Japanese word for ‘chaos’
@andreraymond6860
10 ай бұрын
Derzu Uzala. Masterpiece. You'll love it.
@motionpictures6629
3 жыл бұрын
12:00 Samurais were feudal lords that owned serfs (slaves). thats why they could be that cool.
@steved1135
3 жыл бұрын
wow James. I mean, wow. Never expected this. I have watched every Kurosawa flick 10's of times. Can't wait until you watch Seven Samurai.
@powerofberzerker9487
4 ай бұрын
I didn't really get Ran the first time I saw it. But on a rewatch, it's become my favorite Kurosawa film, up there with High & Low and Seven Samurai.
@stevetheduck1425
2 жыл бұрын
Boar-hunting can be found in many cultures as the sport of kings, but it also shows that the skilled huntsman who provides good meat for his fellows is the ruler, in a very basic way. If the land is unable to provide food, his power fades and dies, because he is unworthy of his land (old age in this case). In British and Celtic myth 'the King and the Land are One'. Princess Mononoke showed a place where that had been forgotten, nature being ignored in favour of wealth in the form of weapons, steel and fire.
@danielomar9712
Жыл бұрын
If you want to know Kurosawa's emotions during the making of this movie , several of his friends died before and during the making , his wife also passed away during the filming too It was very much , a desperate film , a final hurrah of Kurosawa as he fears of his own mortality
@markkringle9144
Жыл бұрын
This is King Leer, set in feudal Japan. Awsome. Thier armor is cool because of 100 years of civil war.
@blytheguy7510
3 жыл бұрын
Most of Kurosawa's films were in black and white, and they really wanted to use color prominently throughout this film. This is what epic filmmaking is all about. Please check out a couple of ZATOICHI: THE BLIND SWORDSMAN films. Those are awesome too. Although you don't have to do them all (there's over 30!). One of the better samurai film directors in more recent years is Yoji Yamada, his films TWILIGHT SAMURAI and THE HIDDEN BLADE are simply amazing. Thank you for bringing this to your channel.
@julielabrouste6344
3 жыл бұрын
12:15 He taught his sons to be ruthless, to fight, to take.
@fmellish71
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah Kurosawa made a genuine shit-ton of incredible films and Ran was the one that got me into him. I could try to pick apart which Kurosawa films would be good entry points, but anyone is fine. Along with Ran, another really good film that he made that was based on a Shakespeare play is Throne of Blood from '57. I'd say that one is about as good as Ran.
@NordleM20
3 жыл бұрын
wow, wasnt expecting this, one of my faves, hope you do kagamusha soon
@ryanhalawani2637
3 жыл бұрын
If you're gonna be looking at more Kurosawa films then I would highly recommend the film Seven Samurai. The quintessential samurai film. The inspiration of so many pop culture films from the Magnificent Seven to Star Wars. A true masterpiece that is visually stunning, filled with incredible action, great characters, and really compelling themes about classism, elitism and the stratification of society in general. It really is a classic for a reason.
@Mannam237
3 жыл бұрын
One of the best films of all time
@jmaxh
2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding insights, bravo
@YoYo-jx5pn
Ай бұрын
The ending literally means: if God has not abandoned us, it seems that he has. We are blind before a precipice and we do not know which direction to walk. There is no order that shows us the way, we live in chaos.
@SLV-Cr0w
9 ай бұрын
*Plays in my feed: "That's some interesting foreplay, I'll tell you that." Me: What?
@fuyocouch
3 жыл бұрын
Yojimbo, Sanjuro, The Hidden Fortress and Seven Samurai are my personal favs of Kurosawa, mainly because they all have Toshiro Mifune in them, Kurosawa's most used actor.
@tkgawa
2 жыл бұрын
One petty detail is that Kaede wants Sue's head salted so that the same excuse that was used with her husband's corpse, that it became unsightly in the heat, wouldn't fly.
@jacobminor8810
3 жыл бұрын
You picked a hell of a Kurosawa film to start with! You may as well just have a Kurosawa Playlist, cause I'm sure you're going to explore more of his work. Just remember to not be afraid to watch beyond his samurai films, as he has plenty of excellence to offer!
@distinguishedflyer
3 жыл бұрын
Don't know how many of Kurosawa's non-period films you've seen, but stuff like Ikiru, The Bad Sleep Well and High & Low are terrific. Ikiru is probably his best movie period.
@radchmiel3115
3 жыл бұрын
This movie is not about power it's about crazy wisdom quite brilliant movie!! Thank you for watching this.
@generaldzaster2022
Жыл бұрын
One of the best films ever made
@WR3ND
3 жыл бұрын
25:54 And I Ran, I Ran so far away.
@JamesVSCinema
3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@Elmaispuro
3 жыл бұрын
You have to watch all of Akira Kurosawa's films, he is a genius.
@wodensthrone5215
2 жыл бұрын
Fun fact, any actor that got thrown off a horse is real, no cinema trickery, they took legitimate bumps.
@HalSchirmer
3 жыл бұрын
Bloodlines- Lady Kaede is not just quick, she's smart- If she may be carrying the first royal grandchild, the legitimate heir to the throne, then she thinks she's invincible, but, if it's a princess- then Kaede is [mother-to-those-who-can-claim-the-throne] and must be eliminiated.
@HN-fb6md
Жыл бұрын
I just wanted to point out that Tatsuya Nakadai, the man who plays the King, is 90 years old to this day. An absolute legend. I pray his health continues.
@avi123
3 жыл бұрын
Ran is actually Akira kurosawa's adaptation of Shakespeare's King lear
@prestoncicc5862
Жыл бұрын
High and low. Ikiru, and ran are my favorites of his. Still exploring though!
@VonRichtburg
3 жыл бұрын
Kurosawa is pretty top tier, heavy grade, seriously consistent quality "movie dude". Peak kino experience. And Ran has big Shakespearian vibes. Japanese cinema is *fold hand Italian style and kiss fingers*.
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