Yojimbo

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Wayne K @RT88290232 Mar 26 Not the most discussed or acclaimed Kurosawa film but one still worthy of praise, Yojimbo stars the directors most famous stalwart, Toshiro Mifune, where he plays a ‘Man with no name’ prototype in a tale that explores the meaning of honour, loyalty and the mercenary nature that drives us. It’s easy and even necessary to become confused and lost among the town’s allegiances, as this keeps us in the same mindset as our lead. We’re following a man the film doesn’t try to paint as a good person. His concern is his own health and wealth, a classic ronin who couldn’t care less which side wins as long as he’s on the one paying him the most money. I can’ say I enjoyed the film as much as the other Kurosawa movies I’ve seen so far, but its camerawork, cinematography and performances all distinguish it as the work of a true auteur. See more Kyle M @RT77296778 Feb 25 Commended as core influence on Clint Eastwood’s spaghetti western trilogy, with pre-established parallels embodied through Toshiro Mifune’s impressive performance under studious neutrality, Akira Kurosawa’s downscaled mastery is sequentially elegant without much dimensional engagement from missed potential complexity to transcend its definitive positional alignment. (B) See more Bert D @LordBort92 Feb 1 some goofy characters are a bit over the top but nevertheless another timeless gem See more Richard S. @shepado Jan 30 My favorite movie of all time! See more Lars N @movie_douche Oct 21 Much like Die Hard this has such an 'action movie blueprint'-feel to it. You can see why. It's entertaining from start to finish in ways most modern films can't bost. See more Julian Rex M @Julian_M Aug 31 A slickly framed classic of the samurai genre, Yojimbo may not reach the emotional and narrative heights of Kurosawa's greater masterpieces, but its slickly choreographed action scenes and lively approach cement make it fully worthy of the seat of influence that it has long since held. See more Read all reviews

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