...This isn't even close to Kurasawa's best - but that's not to say that its not a good film, it has its moments.
But Mifune's Dr. Niide seemed muted and, for the first time ever, his acting mannerisms (pulling on his beard) looked forced. And lets face it folks that fight scene was just plain silly. Still I found myself enjoying this movie and its long vignettes based on the (surprisingly) rich romantic lives and heartbreaking travails of the local peasants. A decent film worth the 3 hours invested but more then a bit melodramatic and lacking in subtlety compared to Kurasawa's better films.
6/10
But Mifune's Dr. Niide seemed muted and, for the first time ever, his acting mannerisms (pulling on his beard) looked forced. And lets face it folks that fight scene was just plain silly. Still I found myself enjoying this movie and its long vignettes based on the (surprisingly) rich romantic lives and heartbreaking travails of the local peasants. A decent film worth the 3 hours invested but more then a bit melodramatic and lacking in subtlety compared to Kurasawa's better films.
6/10