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Review: An epic japanese retelling of Shakespeare's King Lear which is quite brilliant (as is generally the case with movies by Akira Kurosawa.) The use of color, music, and silence in this film are all breathtaking. The performances are excellent and vaguely surreal, as is the general look of the movie -- much like something out of a dream. It does tend to lull a bit at certain points, but there are too many other things about this film that are rewarding for me to hold that against it. Shakespeare enthusiasts may find this interesting, but it will more strongly appeal to people who enjoy, or who have an interest in, classic Japanese films and the strange and evocative aesthetics that tend to make them so rich.
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Summary: Absolutely MASTERFUL!
Review: As with all Kurosawa I have seen, this film takes my breath away! An absolute MASTERPIECE. . . Also an absolute theft of Shakespeare's King Lear, but I assure you you will enjoy every second!
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Summary: Ran, an increadibly powerful moving film.
Review: Ran, as well as most of his other movies, prove definitivly that Kurasawa is the one of the greatest directors in a of movie making history. He translates the story of King Leer into Japenesse culture perfectly. This movie is astounding!
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Summary: Splendid Shakespearian Tragedy
Review: "Ran" which a Japanese friend of mine translates as "Coup" or "Upheaval" sums this film up perfectly. The story is of a Warlord who wants to slow down in old age and give the reins of leadership to his oldest son. Almost immediately, the Weak minded eldest son gets pressured by his vengeful wife to betray his father's trust. The resulting war is as beautiful as it is graphic. Think "Braveheart" in Japan. I do have one problem with the DVD however, and that is lack of features. It is not very easy to use chapter search as there are only a few chapters included, so finding scenes is a little hard. Features are bare-boned, but the film more than makes up for it.
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Summary: cool
Review: this shows that the american oscars are one big fashion show joke. it won for costume design??!?! this was the best movie of 1985, no movie even scratched the surface of greatness that year, costume design...B S. this movie is great and everybody should see it atleast once. costume design.....
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Summary: Kurosawa's genius
Review: It is a tribute to the incredible genius of Kurosawa that he could make a shakespeare play more interesting to an english-speaking person in the form of a Samurai movie than the Shakespeare itself. With his loss, along with Hitchcock the world of film will never be the same.
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Summary: Amazing! Kurosawa Best!
Review: This Ranks as one of my favorite films of all time. It is sad and touching while at the same time very violent. The ending is simply amazing! Worth seeing over and over again.
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Summary: Brilliant
Review: This movie is now one of my top 3 favorites. It has everything a movie needs and more. The storyline is spectacular..What more can I say. I recommend it to EVERYONE! An amazing movie!!
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Summary: Excellent
Review: Ran, is directed by the great Akira Kurosawa. This film is a pure masterpiece. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER REVIEWS.
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Summary: Beautiful Masterpiece
Review: Excellent Film!!! As a student of Shakespeare and also having read and seen Jane Smiley's A THOUSAND ACRES, I was curious to see RAN. This movie is brilliant, with exquisite costumes and graphic battle scenes. The film chooses just the right elements of KING LEAR to make it the work of art that it is. Lady Kaede's cunning viciousness adds a nice twist to the somewhat slow to develop but still involving plot. Excellent!!
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