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Ran

Ran

1985
Drama, Action
2h 42m
An elderly lord abdicates to his three sons, and the two corrupt ones turn against him. (imdb)

Directed by:

Akira Kurosawa

Screenwriter:

Akira Kurosawa, William Shakespeare, Masato Ide, Hideo Oguni

Starring:

Hisashi Igawa, Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Terao, Jinpachi Nezu, Daisuke Ryû, Masayuki Yui, Yoshiko Miyazaki, Pîtâ, Kazuo Kato, Norio Matsui, Toshiya Ito, Mieko Harada

Genres:

Drama, Action, War

Countries:

France, Japan

Language:

Japanese
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Ran

1985
Drama, Action
2h 42m
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spunkieSpunkie
Rated 27 Mar 2007
88
98th
The only attempt that I know of that surpasses its classical adoption source. Every substory have their lives in Ran. One may find it old-hearted or too dramatic. But any reading on Ran should admit its collosal habitat. There is no "a horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse" by the way.
Rated 27 Mar 2007
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 11 Sep 2008
100
99th
Kurosawa's late masterwork. From Shakespeare to Noh to Kurosawa's own expressionistic painting, he uses all his sources to their fullest potency, creating a godless world of madness, war and death not seen in film before, or since.
Rated 11 Sep 2008
judge_holdenJudge Holden
Rated 13 Mar 2010
10
99th
Ranks with Harakiri as the best film from Japan. Whereas Kobayashi restricted his tragedy to a single family, Kurosawa provides no such barrier to the tide of misfortune and despair at the center of Ran. I don't think I've seen another film quite as nihilistic. In contrast to its ugly core is some truly stunning color photography. The castle battle is at once horrifying and breathtaking. It really does play like a "daytime nightmare". A powerful film with one of the greatest final shots ever.
Rated 13 Mar 2010
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 09 Feb 2007
5
91st
Few epics have Ran's sense of shared, lived-in history. To watch hundreds--thousands--die is horrifying enough, but it's the knowledge and sense that what brought us to this precipice is an unending cycle of violence that give Ran its true emotional heft. Lady Kaede's scheming villainy, Tsurumaru's dreadful existence, the sons' betrayal of Hidetora and each other: all have their roots in the sins of the father.
Rated 09 Feb 2007
antitypeantitype
Rated 22 Jan 2010
98
99th
Shakespeare meets Noh meets Kurosawa's patent fusion of East and West -- of theater and cinema -- amounting to this bloody epic of war, death, and betrayal. His final masterpiece. "Man is born crying. When he has cried enough, he dies."
Rated 22 Jan 2010
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 12 Apr 2008
10
97th
You know you're looking at a great film when it evokes that strange feeling in you that says: some of these images will be imprinted in my mind forever. Fantastic camera work with a story that easily rivals Hollywood war epics (portrayed here by many gifted actors, including Tatsuya Nakadai, who was amazing). Recommended!
Rated 12 Apr 2008
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
99th
This is my absolute favourite movie ever. Staggeringly bleak. The final image in this film is wrenching. #1 in my all time top 10.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ytadelYtadel
Rated 14 Aug 2007
8
93rd
A Shakespearian saga that influenced basically all epics to come (thank god, or we would have never gotten the masterpiece "Troy") in its sweeping photography, gorgeous use of color, and all-encapsulating tragic scope. It may teeter into mild melodrama, but that operatic, slightly surrealistic tone is totally intentional, so I'll allow it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
eveeluneveelun
Rated 13 Mar 2007
92
99th
Kurosawa delivers another masterpiece. It's visually stunning, with grand operatic drama, some wonderful battle sequences, and fine performances by Nakadai and the delightfully evil Harada. Perhaps a bit too melodramatic in places, but that fits the broad Shakespearean tragic mould and this is a quite worthy adaptation of Lear.
Rated 13 Mar 2007
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 17 Jan 2007
95
98th
On previous viewings the performances rubbed me the wrong way, but now they seem entirely appropriate. Or perhaps I've seen it enough times to become used to it. There are still a couple of moments that feel a bit overdone, but only a couple. It's easily the best of Kurosawa's post-Mifune films. Rich layers of Shakespearean drama, heaps of tragedy, a cast of characters who resonate, two hugely impressive battles, scenes that are unforgettable, and one of the most haunting final shots ever.
Rated 17 Jan 2007
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 21 Mar 2021
93
97th
In a word, haunting. The slow collapse of an entire family in a flurry of maneuvering and backstabbing is both fascinating and deeply tragic. And despite this dark content, it all plays out in lush landscapes that practically pop off the screen. A very good final hurrah from Kurosawa. Performance-wise Nakedai and Harada are the standouts.
Rated 21 Mar 2021
ieuandpIeuanDP
Rated 01 Mar 2016
95
96th
Pure nihilism. There's no vindication, no consolation and nothing to cling hold of. No meaning can be assigned to anything other than the notion that we're predisposed to violence and chaos. Hidetora has spent most of his life waging wars to accumulate power, and in a futile pursuit to initiate peace, he overlooks the paternal superego lacunae that his three sons will inevitably inherent along with his land. Contains some of the most visually stunning film sequences & imagery I've ever seen.
Rated 01 Mar 2016
goremeatgoremeat
Rated 27 Apr 2011
100
99th
Is there a more visually beautiful film? Is there a more compelling adaptation of MacBeth? I don't even like Nougaku particularly, but the touches here were seriously awesome. Huge themes, handled with subtlety and precision. Epic, bleak, intense and despairing.. yet still human. True art.
Rated 27 Apr 2011
jebJeb
Rated 29 Jul 2008
99
95th
Magnificent. Some of the most evoking, colorful, striking and jaw-dropping imagery and photography in the entire film industry. Flawless battle sequences too, and Nakadai turns in a fantastic, amazing and emotional performance filled with countless depth and character. A spellbinding drama that's no doubt the richest, most compelling movie from Kurosawa that's part film and part reality.
Rated 29 Jul 2008
purgatospurgatos
Rated 28 May 2008
96
97th
I love Kurosawa and I love King Lear. This had little room to go wrong.
Rated 28 May 2008
cgcorecgcore
Rated 11 Dec 2007
100
99th
RAN is what actually 'masterpiece' indicates.
Rated 11 Dec 2007
jimmynmujimmynmu
Rated 14 Aug 2007
94
96th
Some of the most gorgeous imagery I've ever seen.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 09 Feb 2007
5
93rd
Mad figure in a forsaken landscape, painted by merciless gods. From the heavens, Hell and Earth must be indistinguishable. Everything about this film is enormous, from its spattering of outlandish colors to the thunder of Takemitsu's percussion, but not least of all the towering body count: utter death and destruction wrought by the hubris of men. This is Kurosawa in rare form, completely spent of good faith.
Rated 09 Feb 2007
lexlex
Rated 13 Feb 2014
100
98th
With the backbone of one of Shakespeare's most elaborate and finest tragedies, Kurosawa crafts a deep and unbelievably realized samurai epic with the most creative use of color I've ever seen in a film. This movie blows me away.
Rated 13 Feb 2014
zaezae
Rated 30 Jun 2012
96
99th
The characters feel a bit too simplistic at times, but that doesn't keep this from being one of the best films ever made.
Rated 30 Jun 2012
space_popeSpace Pope
Rated 24 Apr 2012
100
99th
I don't know if I've ever seen a film that was such a joy to look at. You could hang each frame on your wall with pride. It's almost a shame that such a beautiful film is so deeply nihilistic, but then with any other feeling behind it it would be a different film and I can't imagine any changes that would improve this. The performances were flawless all around, with special praise for Nakadai as the maddened Hidetora and Harada as the kinda terrifying Kaeda.
Rated 24 Apr 2012
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 08 Sep 2011
90
97th
Amazing locations, gorgeous use of color, impressive battles and a story filled with betrayal and tragedy, delivered with some damn fine acting. A true classic.
Rated 08 Sep 2011
rufamRufam
Rated 17 Jun 2011
55
21st
"Ran" is immensely overrated. Touted as "visually stunning", while it's merely a composition of mostly static, stodgy shots that lack the typical exuberance of Kurosawa's style and certainly don't fit a wannabe epic. It's bloated, full of forced messages and some very corny, theatrical acting. The combat scenes have no grandeur or excitement. The pace is sleep-inducing. Sure, there are decent moments (the harrowing final shot), but overall I failed to realise why this is supposed to be great.
Rated 17 Jun 2011
nobletNoblet
Rated 22 May 2011
95
98th
Besides the obnoxious jester, this movie is pretty much perfect. Few movies make use of color better than this one does. Possibly Kurosawa's best film.
Rated 22 May 2011
zealot185Zealot185
Rated 02 Apr 2010
92
93rd
I wouldn't hold it against you to split this 2 hr. 40 min. viewing into two separate sittings; I had to, because it's just an onslaught of despair for Lord Hidetora (based on King Lear). The battle at the First Castle, midway through the film, is utterly brutal, and Hidetora walking away in shock as the lone survivor is an image that will stay with me forever. Despite the endless melancholic tone, it remains an absolutely beautiful film with its stunning landscapes, colors, and hordes of extras.
Rated 02 Apr 2010
vesupriavesupria
Rated 14 Mar 2010
10
98th
Ran is a bleak story of a kingdom destroyed by greed, power struggles and the ultimate violent tendancies of man. It's viscious nature and cycle of destruction means no one escapes damnation, as whatever faith or peace that is left in the world disappears into utter despair. But Kurosawa isn't quite so pessimistic as his source material, he sketches even this world of misery in the beauty of his mastery of color and reminds us if man can see his mistakes, then why cannot something better exist?
Rated 14 Mar 2010
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 11 Mar 2010
100
99th
This is as perfect as they come and embodies the words "epic" and "tragedy." This film might have been far too intelligent and emotionally dark for the 80's when it was met with indifference by the mainstream. Kurosawa slipped in one more masterpiece before calling it quits on the epics. Every shot in this film is like a painting and the acting is flawless. This _is_ cinema.
Rated 11 Mar 2010
nathandarkoNathanDarko
Rated 21 Jul 2009
92
87th
RAN is after Kagemusha my second Kurosawa, and I'm delighted by this Masterpiece. Especially Nakadai's performance is terrific, so full of sorrow and regret.The costumes are colorful and beautiful. All together his last great epic and maybe ( one of ) his best.
Rated 21 Jul 2009
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 19 Mar 2008
10
96th
"In a world gone mad, it's madness to be sane."
Rated 19 Mar 2008
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 11 Mar 2008
93
90th
This is one heck of a movie. Captivating imagery and superb battle sequences make Ran nearly flawless. Its a beautiful movie that is possibly Kurosawa's best overall. The adaptation of King Lear is an interesting backdrop and the acting on all accounts is excellent. Fantastic movie.
Rated 11 Mar 2008
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 22 Nov 2007
88
90th
An excellent beautifully shot movie. An epic tale of lust for power, seen through the eyes of several brothers and the father who left them his lands. The action is great, as is the drama and despite the abundance of characters they all manage to stand out in their own way. The only problem is the jester, who, despite occasionally playing an important role, feels completely out of place.
Rated 22 Nov 2007
sproostsproost
Rated 05 Oct 2023
55
34th
Couldn't stand the theatrics and especially the 'fool' character. Just too much cringe. Hard to get bothered with the eternal Shakespear story too. Awesome cinematography of course and eerie sounding, well composed music
Rated 05 Oct 2023
lintonmyroxylintonmyroxy
Rated 14 Jul 2020
91
94th
The jester is a great example of how comedy constantly evolves by pushing boundaries and subsequently never ages well. That being said just one bit would have sufficed, and she sounded like she was dubbed over by a guy
Rated 14 Jul 2020
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 28 Feb 2020
100
99th
Magnificent samurai epic, clearly made by an ageing film-maker reflecting on his own life, is a beautifully crafted and superbly performed parable on the nature of familial love and loyalty. Random stills from any scene could hang in an art gallery, thanks to Kurosawa's artful compositions; complemented by sterling performances, especially Nakadai's patriarch and an unforgettably chilling Harada. See it on as big a screen as possible!
Rated 28 Feb 2020
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 12 Apr 2019
73
71st
The things that stand out the most are the visuals--composition and color in particular--and the great epic plot. The battle scenes may be the most fantastic I've ever seen, and it's certainly the aspect of this film I'll remember the most. The melodramatic/Shakespearean acting didn't work as well for me in this one as it has in other Kurosawa movies, but I can't put my finger on exactly why.
Rated 12 Apr 2019
picklemanPickle_Man
Rated 09 Jun 2018
90
78th
I really didn't expect to, but I think I prefer Kagemusha. Despite being nearly 20 minutes shorter than its predecessor, the script doesn't feel as tight, or as thematically and tonally consistent.
Rated 09 Jun 2018
ribcageribcage
Rated 07 Feb 2016
89
90th
Its as visually striking as you expect kurosawa to be. Full of pathos which is highlighted by the actors( much like in kagemusha) acting in a broad, theatrical manner with tons of expression. Kurosawa seems in his old age to be lamenting that the violent, selfish nature of the world can't be fixed by anyone or anything.
Rated 07 Feb 2016
dardandardan
Rated 23 May 2015
72
77th
Every frame is a painting in this justly titled 'visual masterwork' about three arrows being more easily broken one by one than all at once. The overly dramatic acting makes it difficult to connect with the characters, but this is instead partly created through virtue, vice and the cinematography itself. Through respectively the loyalty of soldiers dying for their emperor who symbolically walks away alone from the burning castle, Kurosawa succeeds in maintaining my attention once more.
Rated 23 May 2015
thereeldealthereeldeal
Rated 23 May 2014
95
97th
A breathtakingly sudden spiral of deceit and tragedy. For Kurosawa, who normally writes such warm scripts, Ran is shockingly merciless. An incredible, slow journey to nowhere.
Rated 23 May 2014
karamazovkaramazov.
Rated 29 Mar 2014
82
97th
Incredibly sophisticated blocking and composition, use of color photography, space, acting, sound design, score [by Takemitsu, no less], etc. One of the most impressive sequences for me is where all various noises of battle, etc., were left out of the soundtrack, with only the score accompanying the visuals-- reminds me of great silent era moments ["Potemkin," for example, comes to mind], and is just as cinematic and stark.
Rated 29 Mar 2014
moncliviemonclivie
Rated 29 Oct 2013
93
99th
I expected Ran to be a boring story about boring people with weird make-ups. I haven't been so wrong since I expected Blow-Up to be interesting.
Rated 29 Oct 2013
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 30 Mar 2013
85
97th
Worthy of Shakespeare. This is a masterpiece of cinema; creating epic battle scenes, emotional tragic drama, and evocative color cinematography; presenting a bleak exploration of death and revenge and despair and human nature.
Rated 30 Mar 2013
xakkmasterXakkMaster
Rated 10 Feb 2013
97
98th
Achingly beautiful. A slow burning, masterfully constructed, and emotionally powerful experience.
Rated 10 Feb 2013
xacviantxacviant
Rated 17 Jun 2012
92
95th
The weight of its reputation alone makes RAN a hard film to judge; the stylization of the acting and the bleakness of its vision are equally significant hurdles. I cannot give my final word on it. But to see Kurosawa's masterful visual control, to hear Toru Takemitsu's brilliant score, to experience the agonizing combination of cruelty and misfortune that the story gives us, and to observe the fine acting (Peter, as the jester, was my favorite), is to realize that RAN is, indeed, a great film.
Rated 17 Jun 2012
roofsrunnerroofs_runner
Rated 07 Feb 2011
95
94th
I never really liked Shakespeare tragedies, but with Kurosava and his Ran it was something different. This is, probably, one of the most visually arresting and dramatic films I've ever seen. The camera work is perfect as well as the settings and imagery. Ran is the triumph of color and light manipulations. Performance by the actors? I always had problems with the Japanese actors acting skills assessment.
Rated 07 Feb 2011
painkillerPainkiller
Rated 23 Jan 2011
96
90th
Grim! Ran isn't a subtle film (epics rarely are), but it's an extraordinarily powerful one thematically. In the world of Ran, there are only villians and victims. The few heros that exist are easily disposed of thanks to the wonders of modern weaponry, while fools speak more sense than the wise. There is no redemption, nothing to give the viewer any sense of hope. All of this is perfectly executed, with outstanding performances from Tatsuya Nakadai, Mieko Harada and Shinnosuke Ikehata.
Rated 23 Jan 2011
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 16 Oct 2010
97
99th
Near perfect.
Rated 16 Oct 2010
overratedoverrated
Rated 18 Jan 2010
95
99th
https://twitter.com/TheCinegogue/status/1347045936250253313?s=20
Rated 18 Jan 2010
anselmi86Anselmi86
Rated 31 Jul 2009
99
99th
Kurosawa's finest film. A masterpiece.
Rated 31 Jul 2009
marc01marc01
Rated 13 Feb 2009
88
77th
It's King Lear done by Kurosawa. What else do you need?
Rated 13 Feb 2009
kavkav
Rated 12 Jul 2008
91
94th
Epic in every sense of the word.
Rated 12 Jul 2008
teoremaTeorema
Rated 28 Feb 2008
100
98th
The colors! So vivid. This is Kurosawa's best for me. I love it's bleakness, I love it's grandiosity, and I love it's framing.
Rated 28 Feb 2008
reyvn2k1Reyvn2k1
Rated 24 Sep 2007
95
84th
Gorgeous film. Cinematography is well executed.
Rated 24 Sep 2007
punchinelloPunchinello
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
82nd
Akira Kurosawa does what he does better than anyone. Superb colours, great drama and plenty of whiney Japanese princesses.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ronin167Ronin167
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
99th
Kurosawa has filled his film with deep philosophical meaning along with great emotional depth. Combined with the most striking imagery Kurosawa has ever delivered, "Ran" is one of the greatest films of all time.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
95th
Spectacular.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
farzanFarzan
Rated 05 Jul 2007
97
98th
Ran is a magnificent movie. This was my second Kurosawa, and I thought it was just as good as Seven Samurai. Nakadai turns in an amazing performance. But the main thing that stood out for me in this film is the cinematography. The camera work is some of the best in the industry, and what made the cinematography that much better was the color, Ran is such a colorful picture. Kurosawa is the man, and I really enjoy is Shakespeare adaptations. Fantastic picture!
Rated 05 Jul 2007
magbMagb
Rated 04 Feb 2007
85
73rd
One of Kurosawa's bleakest efforts. Ran isn't quite among my very favorites of his, but it sure is grand, beautiful, haunting, and so on.
Rated 04 Feb 2007
croweycrowey
Rated 22 Jun 2024
40
28th
Just can’t get into Kurosawa. Gonna stop trying. Just like everyone was about Harry Potter. I don’t get it. I get Kurosawa stans even less. The sound quality upsets me on a misophonic level. Maybe this is the product of autistic quirks. Idk. Actually almost hate it but can’t say it’s objectively not good, technically. Only from an enjoyment standpoint.
Rated 22 Jun 2024
brrrpbrrrp
Rated 19 Feb 2024
80
87th
The supreme confidence and abilities of experience are on full display in this theatrical epic. In stretches where the plot becomes dry, you can read the decoupage.
Rated 19 Feb 2024
genericallygenerically
Rated 18 Feb 2024
99
0th
After amassing a large estate, Lord Hidetora Ichimonji decides to abdicate and divide his domain amongst his three sons. The eldest son will rule. while the second and third sons will control the Second and Third Castles, respectivedly, but are expected to obey and support their elder brother. Saburo defies the pledge of obedience and is banished. It's based on Shakespeare's King Lear.
Rated 18 Feb 2024
dommulldommull
Rated 14 Aug 2023
83
95th
Such a joy to watch. So well crafted, so beautiful to look at. Both epic and intimate.
Rated 14 Aug 2023
shockularSHOCKULAR
Rated 17 Jul 2023
96
98th
A breathtaking film, nearly perfect from beginning to end, this might be Kurosawa's best samurai film, which is saying a ton, and might even be his best overall film, which is saying even more. The 15-20 minute first big battle with the storming of the father's castle is one of the best scenes I've ever seen. Visually beautiful with narrative weight handled well. Bravo.
Rated 17 Jul 2023
nargNarg
Rated 07 Jul 2023
88
92nd
Insanely beautiful to look at while portraying a massive landscape of treachery, murder, madness, and power.
Rated 07 Jul 2023
rushshirtrushshirt
Rated 03 May 2023
10
95th
A beauty to behold, with pastoral tableaus rivaling great paintings. Kurosawa had already proven his capability to masterfully translate Shakespeare to feudal Japan in Throne of Blood; his efforts here are just as satisfying and may just be the best way to take in the tale.
Rated 03 May 2023
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 22 Sep 2022
50
8th
1h20inhardtopayattentionlolilikedhowthedadsucked/onesonmaddippedandbanishedloyalguytoo/chosensonmeanwithpower-notevensurewhothe3rdislolithinkhesthelilsaltyone-andtherewasabigwarithinkthechosendied+thinkbanishedsoncamebackanddiedthenhedidtoo+andmysubswerelagginabittoomuchlol
Rated 22 Sep 2022
scribScrib
Rated 08 Jun 2022
70
54th
It looks fantastic but I don't think it's all that well paced compared to other Kurosawa works and some of the characters grate. I honestly prefer Kagemusha by a long way.
Rated 08 Jun 2022
addsAdds
Rated 14 May 2022
60
41st
The costuming did not age well at all. I couldn't take this seriously.
Rated 14 May 2022
bownBown
Rated 02 Apr 2022
91
94th
More so than any other epic I’ve seen, Ran just carries so much WEIGHT - you really get a sense of the history of awful deeds that causes this dynasty to collapse in on itself. As unbelievably beautiful visually as it is miserable in tone. Fantastic characters and performances. A true masterpiece.
Rated 02 Apr 2022
aph002Aph002
Rated 05 Jan 2022
8
76th
Gorgeous.
Rated 05 Jan 2022
scholar69420Scholar69420
Rated 30 Jul 2021
95
99th
The greatest epic of all time
Rated 30 Jul 2021
montycircusMontyCircus
Rated 24 Feb 2021
40
38th
Almost makes King Lear watchable. Almost.
Rated 24 Feb 2021
larsvontrierLarsVonTrier
Rated 03 Feb 2021
4
93rd
Those visuals....
Rated 03 Feb 2021
dogeatmoondogeatmoon
Rated 16 Oct 2020
92
94th
Incredibly well-shot movie; ironic considering Kurosawa was rapidly losing his vision during the time in which this movie was filmed. A great Japanese rendition of Shakespeare's "King Lear" and despite its lengthy run-time, consistently was engaging. Stunning visuals as well.
Rated 16 Oct 2020
gwaihir15Gwaihir_15
Rated 29 Aug 2020
90
92nd
"In a mad world only the mad are sane." ~ The greatest adaptation of King Lear yet!
Rated 29 Aug 2020
dawolfeyDaWolfey
Rated 22 Aug 2020
87
98th
Captivating story and many absolutely stunning shots, the use of colour, and makeup, and.. and..
Rated 22 Aug 2020
sybaritesybarite
Rated 04 Aug 2020
55
42nd
Not so successful as others are convinced it is. For example, Kurosawa: "We're alive! You and you and I'm alive! But Saburo... Saburo..." Shakespeare: "No, no, no life. Why should a dog, a horse, a rat, have life, / And thou no breath at all? Thou'lt come no more. / Never, never, never, never, never." This doesn't cut it. Confused, oversaturated palette, an embarrassingly limited visual vocabulary, and philosophically thin. That said, some of Lady Kaede's scenes could almost redeem the movie.
Rated 04 Aug 2020
radumsmnradumsmn
Rated 29 May 2020
84
95th
Who would win between a loyal and wise general with a razor sharp katana and a deceiving, yet rightful to have her vengeance, warlord's wife? Yes, I'm talking about THAT scene.
Rated 29 May 2020
solomonburrrSolomonBurrr
Rated 02 Apr 2020
83
83rd
83
Rated 02 Apr 2020
ceekay19Ceekay19
Rated 17 Oct 2019
80
81st
Kyoami: "Man is born crying. When he has cried enough, he dies."
Rated 17 Oct 2019
agasdusAgasdus
Rated 13 Jun 2019
87
93rd
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Rated 13 Jun 2019
jdm123JDM123
Rated 08 Jun 2019
100
84th
One of Kurosawa's masterpieces. The color is amazing, and this take on King Lear is a disheartening look at the tragedy of bad decisions.
Rated 08 Jun 2019
napolenbradynapolenbrady
Rated 15 Mar 2019
96
95th
96.00
Rated 15 Mar 2019
p_u_l_pP u l p
Rated 08 Mar 2019
86
95th
Ran, or Karma Is A Bitch: The Movie
Rated 08 Mar 2019
doyler29doyler29
Rated 25 Feb 2019
100
96th
Kurosawa's king has sown violence and chaos his entire life and in some important sense does not deserve to just set it all aside and enjoy a self-imposed peace. He not only suffers at the hands of his children, but at the hands of the relatives of those he has murdered. It's a grim film with nobody coming out okay in the end, but in an important sense, nobody deserves to come out okay.
Rated 25 Feb 2019
umutheatreumutheatre
Rated 23 Jan 2019
87
86th
Büyük usta Kurosawa San, Ran ile binlerce güzel kare yakalayıp sinematografik anlamda kusursuz bir başyapıt sunuyor. Hikayede anlamsız ve absürd bulduğum noktalar olsa da gücün ve ardından getirdiği yıkımın izleyiciye geçirdiği his çok değerli.
Rated 23 Jan 2019
jpotiijpotII
Rated 24 Dec 2018
79
82nd
Sagitário.
Rated 24 Dec 2018
spaceflohspacefloh
Rated 19 Feb 2018
50
35th
ger; [ran]; ein alter lord übergibt die macht an seinen ältesten der drei söhne, doch intrigen lassen zerstörung seinem hause entstehen.; (sehr langatmig);
Rated 19 Feb 2018
begoniabolbegoniabol
Rated 06 Sep 2017
90
95th
Beautiful shots, great use of colours, amazing story. Loved it a lot.
Rated 06 Sep 2017
evilmangoesEvilMangoes
Rated 17 Jun 2017
98
97th
A
Rated 17 Jun 2017
mandymandy
Rated 15 Sep 2016
9
98th
Visually stunning Dramatic and timeless storytelling.
Rated 15 Sep 2016
rthornhillrthornhill
Rated 13 Aug 2016
90
72nd
ran ....a little slow in the beginning but built up to a great ending..loved mieko harade as lady kaede.
Rated 13 Aug 2016
letskillrobotsletskillrobots
Rated 12 Jul 2016
38
99th
the original game of thrones
Rated 12 Jul 2016
paulofilmopaulofilmo
Rated 05 Jun 2016
68
38th
i can't imagine ever not being too tired to watch this.
Rated 05 Jun 2016
le_mamile mami
Rated 25 Mar 2016
90
95th
My favorite Kurosawa film yet and this is not just because it is an epic war movie. From start to finish it is visually tremendous but also something deep in the story creates the real power. There is madness, wisdom and conflict.
Rated 25 Mar 2016
hsncrspywlhsncrspywl
Rated 26 Jan 2016
96
96th
Absolutely stunning, visually bold and formal, with an intense mood and tone throughout. Completely immersive and breathtaking in every frame. Dark and with blasts of dark humor and violence, and a chilling score that fits the nihilistic story. Beezer...
Rated 26 Jan 2016
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 24 Aug 2015
68
70th
While not a big fan of Kurosawa, I find Ran to be one of his more interesting films. Beyond the meticulous cinematographic style, aimed at being aesthetically pleasing (for better and worse), it portrays feudal intrigue that does manage to intrigue. In western eyes, the plot shares some similarities with Shakespeare's Lear and perhaps a smattering of Oedipus, although in truth it is based on the Japanese legend of daimyo Mori Motonari.
Rated 24 Aug 2015
neonmanNeonman
Rated 07 Jun 2015
66
27th
Impressive to look at, but the dialogue and acting is very theatrical (ie stagey) and makes the film hard enough to solidly knock on.
Rated 07 Jun 2015
azarrathAzarrath
Rated 01 Jan 2015
99
97th
Second time watching and some reading on it, i didn't changed the rating. It's not just a mere adaptation of King Lear but a great interpretation by Kurosawa with his thoughts about humanity and excellent cinematography.
Rated 01 Jan 2015
armilioArmilio
Rated 22 Dec 2014
85
94th
A great drama, a great kolossal (in its way), a great classic, without typical hollywoodian compromises on plot. Gorgeous directing with beautiful colors, but we talking about Kurosawa, is implied. "Only" 80 because is a adaptation of a Shakespeare work, so a bit too much theatrical; in dialogues, performances and plot-twists. Something that is relatively new for Japan is a (too) big classic in western litterature and cinema, and for a western spectator.
Rated 22 Dec 2014

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