Uzumasa Limelight

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Audience Member A very moving story, with superb acting. The passing away of a profession and the collapse in the economy of an activity can be compared to mining of agriculture in the US. The collegiality between actors is compassionate and convincing. Perhaps somewhat predictable, but still beautiful and very much worthwhile watching. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member A fascinating look at the men behind the scenes in traditional Japanese Samurai films, told through the final acting days of the 70 year old Kamiyama Seiichi (Fukumoto Seizo). While the movie doesn't quite succeed as a "passing-the-torch" drama, it serves as a melancholy and moving tribute to the Samurai dramas that first brought Japanese cinematography into the limelight. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Audience Member Haneke's "Amour" meets Hazanavicius' "The Artist" in a Kurosawa scenario. Even though there are parts that feel repetitive and most of the movie's look seems like video, the story is so strong, so honest and has so much to say that makes the audience forget about its faults and connects them emotionally. The theme is similar to "Birdman" in many ways; the Iñarritu's film has greater performances, is more splendorous, sophisticate and pretentious; "Uzumasa" has more heart. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Audience Member If you are a fan of samurai films, you must see this. It's about the folks who make the movies and an homage to an older generation moving on. A little sentimental perhaps but very well done Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review dustin d Overall, this is a heartfelt and satisfying film, despite having the production value of a TV show. Full review here: http://canarymoviereviews.blogspot.com/2015/03/uzumasa-limelight.html Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member This is one of the best Japanese movie in 2014. This story is about a Japanese sumurai actor, Unknown hero, Kamiyama. Kamiyama , Kami chan is an old extra who specialized in Japanese samurai&Ninja movie.His role was always some extra who was killed by famous and popular actors.He retired and happened to have a chance to play as a supporting actor with one of the most popular actor in Japan. I really liked Mr.Fukumto who played Kami chan, Kamiyama. I guess that this was the first time for him to play such an important role.He had been an extra.I was really impressed on his act.It seemed that he fought against some age discrimination. Some time people don't respect elderly.Of course, it is hard for the old men to learn new things. But they have a lot of experience. Kami chan showed his spirit of the old man. I really like the last scene. Kami chan played with one of the popular actor in Japan.Kami chan was killed. But I saw some happiness in his face.I believed he was satisfied with his play and happy to retire. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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