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Kagemusha - Criterion Collection
from Criterion
starring Tatsuya Nakadai, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Kenichi Hagiwara, Jinpachi Nezu, Hideji Otaki
directed by Akira Kurosawa

Features:

• Closed-captioned
• Color
• Dolby
• DVD-Video

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

• Good
  Watching Akira Kurosawa's three hour long epic color film (his third) from 1980, Kagumusha (The Shadow Warrior) reminded me of the historical plays of William Shakespeare. While more famed for adapting the dramas of Shakespeare (Ran from King Lear, The Bad Sleep Well from Hamlet, The Hidden Fortress from Macbeth), Kurosawa's long film reminds me more of the detailed histories, where a single character is less important than the whole milieu (as well as being a more epic version of the old The Prince And The... more info

• The inclusion of Kurosawa as a painter!
  If you are into Kurosawa's battle war films, you will enjoy the epic drama of Kagemusha (Kawgaymoosha). It is about illusion, deception, identity and tribal battle clans. I believe there have been lengthier versions of the original film. But it most certainly deserves a second viewing, as it can become confusing with doubles and flashback. The scenes are lengthy and long shots are used, making it difficult to closely identify the characters. The impressive costumes lend to the reality of the period.more info

• Some people Have Greatness Thrust Upon Them
  Kagamusha is such a physically beautifully film, it's that much more of a shame that the narrative isn't more powerful. In only his third color feature, Kurosawa goes all the way in presenting scene after scene in beautiful vibrant colors that leap off the screen. The colored lighting is a bit artificial but is so effectively used, I couldn't help but nod and smile when I noticed it. While Kagamusha is not a masterpiece, it is always entertaining and occassionally profound and enthralling. A strong five... more info

• wonderfull
  really, really good. great preformences with great effect. the dream sequence is really fantastic. theres alot of great acting and a perfect story. mabye its not as epic as 'Ran' in cast and size, but its so much more complex in the story and its visual aspects are very dark and brooding. definetely worth the buy!

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