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Summary: Rashomon is a Collector's Item & Amateur Fan's Must
Review: The description provided above says so much. But, in today's world with the emphasis on business, interpersonal relationships and differences in opinion, PERCEPTION is everything. Four people tell about the same event in different ways. Each way is convincing. One begins to say "that's what happened" and then the circle opens. This can be watched in a group or at a party and great discussion will result, maybe with some Saki to mellow the differences. There is an actor who walks into the scene at the beginning, wanders around and seems to set the stage for the four stories. After they are told, the pouring rain, which has kept the listeners around stops. The actor picks up life in a way that offers redemption for all. One can focus on the opening or closing and build a story. This is great for movie buffs, those starting with their first subtitled movie and also anyone concerned with interpersonal relationships. Marketers would especially gain from this. The challenge is to get a vision that all can agree on. Rashomon does not achieve this goal yet all can agree something happened. What? The question is part of the universality and greatness of Rashomon. Buy it and guard it. agree take all.
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Summary: intelligent masterpiece
Review: Actually, I've seen this film only once. But this is one I always remember as a masterpiece. This film lingered in my mind for some time after viewing - eventually I knew I enjoyed so much. It is a rare film that offers a lot (I do not know how many films these days can entertain in the same way this does, even with the Hollywood budget). This film remains as Kurosawa's landmark in the film history, and recollection of a masterpiece Japan once able to offer.
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Summary: Check out your bag, man!
Review: Truth is in the eyes of the beholder, or at least that's what 'Rashomon' is all about, but to say this Kurosawa masterpiece is nothing but a mediocre flick just shows to what extent utter ignorance takes pride in itself. Listen Drew, if old foreign films are "your bag", you'd better check it over; I think your exploded head is inside and it's begining to stink!
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Summary: Well, yeah...it's a LITTLE short of a masterpiece...
Review: I recently read a review -- on Amazon.com, as a matter of fact, that called "Rashomon" "nothing short of a masterpiece." I wouldn't go that far. I've heard this film classified as a bonafide classics. Old foreign films are my bag, baby, but I was phenomenally let down by "Rashomon." The premise is very intriguing, which is why I chose to rent it in the first place. Besides, it's a Kurosawa. But it wasn't that good! Come on, get off the masterpiece stuff. I didn't say it was terrible, it wasn't, but it's so over-rated, so MEDIOCRE that my head nearly exploded. Grrr. It don't seem like much of a classic to me.
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Summary: AKIRA KUROSAWA's BEST FILM.
Review: This is actually the sam eplot except seen through the eyes of four people. Here's the basic short story. A man is found dead in the forest, and his wife has been raped. That's the short story. Execept then Kurosawa takes that story and formats it into four versions of the story. this is the kinda thing that happens in court alot. I think it's awesome. It's one of Japan's greatest masterpieces. It's also Kurosawa's best film. If you like Japanese films and Kurosawa click buy now! Oh, and about the DVD, I think it should be released TODAY!
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Summary: A classic for all times
Review: This movie says more about the state of mankind than should be possible in so short a time. It's a mystery and a kabuki stage play and a passionate piece of psychology you're forced to watch until the unforgettable cathartic conclusion. I don't want to give away plot, etc. If you like movies that make you think and remain with you after the credits, this is for you. There's no cursing or rampant sex...but the situations are highly adult. The VHS transfer isn't too pretty. Subtitled.
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Summary: Eyewitness testimony.
Review: This film is an excellent commentary on eyewitness testimony. I have often wished I could show it in a closing argument to a jury.
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Summary: Rashomon
Review: Rashomon is by far the most influential and important of Kurosawa's works. Many have made arguments for Seven Samarai and that is a great movie. However, Rashomon displays a mastery of point of view and storytelling that few other films before or after can match. The cinematography is superb, the acting is unmatched. If you are at all interested in Kurosawa's work or movie-making in general, it is a must-see.
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Summary: COMPASS OF MY LIFE
Review: The last scene is really remarkable. The original work of the film is Akutagawa's novel, "Yabunonaka", in which the author did not leave a single comment on this rape/murder but only described various character's points of view on this case. Kurosawa attached the most beautiful last scene to the original work. Despite this film mainly consists of the darkness of the human mind, Kurosawa will give you a great hope to live in this helpless world. I recommend this to people who are always worried about their human relations. Anyway get the video and see it....
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Summary: Great movie
Review: This movie seems so familiar to me for a lot of reasons and of them is the rain it made remember he days when i had nothing to if there is rain.
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