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Technically any good? About the only problem I ever have with period samurai movies is the lighting. I mean, it's the 1800s, Japan is still largely isolated from the west, it's night, and they're indoors yet no one has candles, torches or any other flames exposed to light the scene, yet, it's lit! Acting-wise, it's great stuff, of course--it's not "realistic" in a modern American sense since it's a Samurai movie. Samurai movies are to Japan what Shakespeare is to the west. That said, this movie was incredibly well acted (Mifune has his reputation for a reason) and the story is awesome. Everything is solid with this movie. If you haven't seen it and dig samurai movies, I highly recommend it.
How did it leave me feeling? Very satisfied. While not as good as other Kurosawa films, this movie is definitely worth seeing.
Final Rating? SIYL - See If You Like this kind of movie - Samurai films are not everyone's cup of green tea.
Orignal From: YOJIMBO (1961)
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