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Ran
15 reviews
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For his 27th film, the "sensei" of Japanese cinema, Akira Kurosawa, transposes Shakespeare's KING LEAR to feudal Japan. RAN, which...
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For his 27th film, the "sensei" of Japanese cinema, Akira Kurosawa, transposes Shakespeare's KING LEAR to feudal Japan. RAN, which translates as "chaos" or "turmoil," is the tragic tale of Lord Hidetora, a warlord who decides to divide his empire among his three sons on the eve of his 70th birthday. However, Hidetora's youngest and most compassionate son, Saburo, defiantly objects to this hasty decision and is disowned by the proud, stubborn ruler. Once the two eldest sons take control of the empire, they quickly turn on their father and begin vying for total control over the land. As Hidetora is banished from his own kingdom in a bloody battle, he must confront the consequences of his violent, ruthless past. Ten years in the making, RAN represents the culmination of Kurosawa's career by revisiting his skill at adapting Shakespeare, as evidenced in THRONE OF BLOOD, and displaying the cinematic splendor of his other landmark films such as SEVEN SAMURAI and RASHOMON. With its magnificent costumes, breathta...
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Pros: Kurosawa's Direction/Editing, Script, Location, Cinematography, Look, Sound, Score, & Cast.
Cons: None.
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Ran is a Superb, Exhilirating, & Ambitious Masterpiece from Akira Kurosawa & Co. Featuring a Magnificient Performance from Tatsuya Nakadai. Read More
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Pros: another fine film on par with Kurosawa's Kagemusha
Cons: Violent and pessimistic
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Kagemusha is probably slightly better, but both these films are prime Kurosawa from his later period. Read More
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Pros: fantastic characters, plot, beautiful costumes and fantastic sceneries
Cons: slow, tends to drag a little
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Pros: Photography; acting; direction; story
Cons: The subtitles may alienate some viewers, but it's their loss
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Akira Kurosawa makes Shakespeare both accessible and beautiful in this stunning adaptation of "King Lear." Read More
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Pros: One of the great films of all time in every respect
Cons: Viewer must have tolerance for subtitles and long film
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An epic masterpiece based on King Lear, beautifully adapted to 16th century Japan, with a strong story and extraordinary cinematography, visual effects, musical score, and performances. Read More
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Pros: If Kurosawa adapted all of Shakespeare's plays, the world would be a better place.
Cons: The excessive amount of blood may appear fake to some.
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A visual masterpiece that combines the humanity of "Ikiru" with the grandeur of "Seven Samurai." Read More
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Pros: Magnificent acting, brilliant story, beautiful cinematography, beautiful costumes
Cons: Difficult to read all the subtitles, even the text coloring could have been better.
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Amazing Japanese adaptation of Shakespeare's King Lear. Director Aikira Kurasowa worked 10 years on the story boards, a little long but a viewing experience. Read More
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Pros: Too many to list
Cons: None, but it is quite long
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Pros: beautifully filmed, not a wasted shot or a false moment
Cons: may be too long or formal for some
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Pros: Visuals, emotion, morality, action, angst.
Cons: On the long side. You'll miss a lot in pan-and-scan mode.
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