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Summary: What just happened?
Review: This is one strange flick. It leaves you confused from beginning to end. I wouldn't know how to classify it as far as Blockbuster Video sections. Despite the fact that it's full of guns and death and the word "samurai" is in the title, it's not an action film. There are moments of ultra-absurd comedy reminiscent of a Jim Carrey movie, but it's not a comedy. In fact, the jokes are delivered in such a context that you aren't sure if you are supposed to laugh. I suppose they'd call it a drama. I CAN tell you it's very slow. I counted two events happening in the first thirty minutes, and the rest of the movie is pretty much at the same speed. However, throughout all of this there is something very attractive. I think it has a lot to do with Whitaker. He's an allstar. I would suggest watching this a few times. After that, it'll grow on you.
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Summary: Ghost Dog
Review: Ghost Dog is one of the worst movies I have ever bothered to sit all the way through. This is Forest Whitaker's most disappointing performance ever. His lines are extremely limited and he is supposed to be the star. The directing is just as poor. There is a scene in the movie where he is supposed to be driving to his target's home. That scene seems like it takes 10 minutes. There are no words and there is no action; there is only Forest Whitaker driving a car. His character is too unbelievable and the plot is terrible. Please, do not buy or rent this unless you enjoy watching B-movies. Otherwise, I think it would be a waste of your time and money.
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Summary: A great experience
Review: This is an amazing movie. The blend of East and West is so seamless throughout the whole movie and it makes for a really enjoyable experience. Forest Whitaker does a spectacular job along with the rest of the cast and crew in making a perfect blend of action, comedy, and humanity. The extras on the DVD are great as well.
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Summary: An "artsy" type of movie
Review: This is one of the movies you watch when you're trying to really appreciate the art of making a movie, and acting. It's not the typical movie that pulls in megabucks today, and I see why it didn't make it in the theatres that long. It lacks the hustle and bustle of typical action/drama movies, and in comparison to some recent releases, it's "quiet." I would not have wanted to watch this type of movie in a theatre either. Don't get me wrong, it is good and Forest Whitaker's acting is great, but...it's different. It's the type of movie I prefer to watch at home while I savor a cup of hot tea or something. The movie starts a little slow, but I enjoyed the soundtrack, the visuals, and the humor. My recommendation, rent it before you buy it buy it. If you like it after you rent it, then by all means, add it to your collection.
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Summary: An excellent film, no matter what you're looking for
Review: By now, you've read Amazon's review of the film, which should give you a pretty good idea of what to expect, story wise. I'm here to tell you that Jim Jarmusch has made a work of art, but not a deep and complex work of art, but an entertaining one at that. Seeing this movie made me think about the code of honor that Ghost Dog lives by, and made me think about my own way I live my life. I'm not saying this movie changed my life, but it made me think, while entertaining me at the same time. You can't ask much more from a movie than that. This movie has some great humorous moments (the old, Itallian mafia guy rattling off his favorite rap artists is one of my favorite) and while the action scenes aren't exactly nop notch, Jarmusch films them with a certain flow. Besides, this movie isn't about action or violence. In fact, there's a certain irony in a movie about a man who lives his life with violence, yet the movie doesn't focus on it. To top everything off, Forest Whitaker does an AWESOME job in this movie. He won't win an Oscar... but he should. Go rent it. Buy it. See it. Whatever. You won't regret it.
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Summary: Put Ghost Dog to Sleep
Review: This movie was a one of the worst movies that I have seen in a long long time, and I am a person who enjoys going to movies A LOT and I try to find the best in everything I see. My friend got up and left it was so bad. But I like Forest Whitaker and I was sure that it would improve. Boy was I wrong. Without giving away the ending, you don't care who live and dies in this movie but at the end you wish they had all died in the first ten minutes so that you could have used the time more wisely, say for getting your back waxed. How could this have a rating close to 5 is beyond my comprehension. Don't even rent this!
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Summary: Jim Jarmusch's Most Mature Work To Date (And Best)
Review: While I've always enjoyed Jarmusch's films, I've also been of the unpopular opinion (among the cult of the uberhip) that his work was far, far overrated. While varying greatly in quality, his films have always quietly satisfied me. I was very pleasantly surprised to find this by far his most mature work to date. Understated and poignant while never boring, Ghost Dog is a highly stylized character study of a modern day Samarai, a hit man who takes on the mob -- the same mob to which his master belongs. Jarmusch also had the supreme good luck to secure The RZA to score this flick. His quiet, melodic, raw hip hop groove match the mood of the action perfectly. I'd give it four and a half if that was an option. Worth your while.
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Summary: Death Before Dishonor
Review: Ghost dog is the new offering by Jarmusch who still holds a very respectable place in the league of US indie film making. The film is based on the story of an ancient Japan obsessed Samurai Type hitmen who chooses to live his life under the guidance of "Hagakure" The book of Samurai. Forrest Whitaker really portrays an anti hero who lives the life of a long forgotten group of brave and noble as well as hardened and fanatical band of Japanese warriors,in some fantastical acting. He basicly proves that when given a chance he is able to portray his acting abilities in full. In a society where everything seems to be going downhill, Ghost Dog lives his life devoted totally to a mafioso who saved his life years ago. Jarmusch uses pages of Hagakure to help out the viewer throghout the film in order to make Ghost Dog's actions more acceptable but If you really want to get the deeper meaning of the messages it is better to have a go on the Hagakure itself which is amazingly holding an alternative way of living to our modern society and way of life in many ways. Jarmusch has brilliant ideas as always with birds,jokes about mafia (especially the "they wanted equality and got it now" bit) and musical structure which is placed when Ghost Dog drives stolen cars. Story is quite satisfactory with many interesting characters like french speaking ice cream seller and insane daughter of mafioso etc.But the character Ghost Dog is the unforgettable one who will sure influence many viewers in one way or another after watching the film. I personally enjoyed this film very much and like evry other Jarmusch film the viewer is not required to be an intellectual or a pretentious art house freak. Story is pure and simple for everyone but If you want more complexity and psychoanalytical stuff, there are many treasures buried to be find out by the spectator. I saw very few films that good and meaningful this year.
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Summary: GOOD FILMMAKING IS THE WAY OF THE JARMUSCH
Review: This was my first experience with Jarmusch and it was defenatly a pleasant one. I love the story, simple but very funny, delicate, and serious all at the same time. The script was well written, the characters were interesting and well played out. The only problem with the film was the scenes of gun play, but I don't think Jarmusch has many experience in that field. It has a wonderful hip-hop soundtrack with RZA, from Wu Tang Clan. Overall, I enjoyed the movie and was pleasently suprised by the performance of Forest Whitaker. At points it is hard to grasp, but thats the way it is in life.
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Summary: Definitely not for everyone but I thought it was great!
Review: Ghost Dog is a rare film. It's a very original film that seamlessly blends action, drama and comedy. Forest Whitaker plays Ghost Dog, a contract killer for a mobster, he lives by the code of the samurai. After a hit is witnessed the mob tries to take Ghost Dog down. Whitaker gives a great performance as the title character. He plays the character very understated in a role which would usually be over the top. The comedy in the movie is very bizarre which makes it all the better. On a side note, the score is also very good. I don't usually listen to hip-hop but the music is almost hypnotic and soothing. Not everyone will enjoy this movie but I liked it enough to watch it 3 times in one day!
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