Kagemusha
Action • PG • 1980 • 3 hr
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This is so cool. So beautiful. Poetic. And a bit slow. 8/10. Pacing ruins something close to perfection. The arty parts
A true epic by Kurosawa. He knows when to allow breathing room in hetween the amazing battles. And his usage of color is truly amazing
Epic and beautiful. Great cinematography and material. Not good enough as well as Ran...
A true epic in every sense of the word. Amazing battles and great set and costume design.
One of Kurosawa’s best, impressive visual storytelling and a end that will stick to you.
Visually stunning. Not as good as Ran. However you cant go wrong with Kurosawa.
A powerful meditation on the burden of leadership and the sacrifice entailed.
A story of a fake monarch leading a kingdom during wartime. I thought it had one of the most impactful endings I’d seen.
Kurosawa epic in vivid colour! What if you were the most important person in the clan, yet you had no power or agency? Visually striking!
Beautiful film and work of art from a master filmmaker
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