Seven Samurai (1954)
A poor village under attack by bandits recruits seven unemployed samurai to help them defend themselves.
Cast and Information
Directed By: Akira Kurosawa
Written By: Akira Kurosawa, Shinobu Hashimoto, Hideo Oguni
Starring: Takashi Shimura, Toshirô Mifune, Daisuke Katô, Seiji Miyaguchi, Minoru Chiaki, Bokuzen Hidari, Isao Kimura, Yoshio Tsuchiya, Kokuten Kôdô, Yoshio Inaba, Yoshio Kosugi, Keiko Tsushima
Genres: Drama, Action, Adventure
Franchise: Magnificent Seven Samurai
AKA: Shichinin no samurai
Country: Japan
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Spunkie | 90 99% |
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One of the first classic masterpieces I watched. Everything carved to perfection; Kurosawa's lesson of direction and script, Shimura's wisdom, most of all Mifune's monkeyish presence. This is a movie that has been able attract any person without distinction of culture, purpose or taste.
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doctor7 | 97 99% |
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An astounding film and very, very entertaining. Very good performances from all the actors and the camerawork and direction from Kurosawa is, as usual, absolutely brilliant. A must for any film buff or samurai movie fan.
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Alex Watkins | 6 98% |
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I went in expecting an epic masterpiece; this movie's reputation precedes itself. What I got instead, however, was a wonderful down-to-earth adventure film, with a great story and brilliant action sequences that move along rapidly and smoothly despite the three-and-a-half hour run-time, along with an unsurpassed amount of character depth.
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Anomaly | 99 99% |
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A film that overcomes age and an immense running time to become one of the greatest action pictures of all time. Seven Samurai is timeless, and shows how talented a director Kurosawa is. Despite having seen so many action movies inspired by this film, it still feels fresh and innovative even today. Deserves its reputation.
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MartinTeller | 99 99% |
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There are a lot of canonical films that don't really measure up to the hype, but this isn't one of them. It's 50 kinds of awesome and deserves every ounce of praise it gets. It's almost impossible to find fault with it. Unless you're one of those people who just can't stand anything black & white and/or foreign, you ought to love this movie with all your heart.
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Magb | 100 98% |
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Even though it's more than fifty years old, it feels more modern and innovative than any action movie made since. Seven Samurai will never lose its vitality or its power.
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Nathan S | 6 99% |
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I first saw this when I was 14, opening my eyes to world cinema and effectively changing my life. Despite its mammoth runtime and reputation, Seven Samurai is nimble and accessible. It bursts with character, a sprawl of infectious humanism striking a diverse but coherent range of chords. It is dramatic, whimsical, violent, and romantic; a celebration of kinship and a lament of hierarchies which disrupt it. Kurosawa registers this entire gamut of sentiment with poise. Mifune is an animal.
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NathanDarko | 96 95% |
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Kurosawa invented the action cinema with "Seven Samurai" and created a brand new genre. A vast number of followers were the result. And even half a century later, this movie don't have to hide behind modern movies. This movie is magic. Story telling, acting, cinematography, sound. Just epic !!
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eveelun | 95 99% |
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Filled to the brim with action, humor, suspense, plausible and in-depth characterization, and marvelous direction. And the pacing is excellent, as well. A deserved classic.
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Barthalen | 95 99% |
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Looking for a suitable film for my 1000th Criticker entry, I couldn't have made a better choice. A rightful classic, expertly filmed and filled to the brim with wonderful and deep characters, humor, drama and excitement. Mifune totally dominates every scene he is in, and rightly so. No other human in the history of ever could wear that man-thong and still be thát awesome.
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frederic_g54 | 10 97% |
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(2nd viewing) Takes a few minutes to get going, but the 3 hours that follow are unshakably absorbing. A masterpiece about loss, bravery, comradeship and the good of man. The characters are unforgettable, especially Toshirô Mifune (Kikuchiyo) who provided some great characterization and many laugh out loud moments and its portrayal of heroism and death were spot on. On top of those elements, it's also a great action film, one that was way ahead of its time. Highly recommended!
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terrymac | 95 99% |
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Absolutely outstanding. I had approached this with some scepticism, as at the time I was not entirely au fait with Japanese cinema, and I am irrationally suspicious of films that receive universal praise. However, this deserves every bit of the acclaim it has attracted. This is rich and captivating experience, with a stellar cast (Mifine and Shimura are exceptional), and stunning direction. A must-see if you like anything about cinema at all. Somewhat dauntingly long, but worth every minute.
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eCitizen | 98 99% |
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An awesome adventure. An absolute classic! A small group of honorable Samurai join forces to help liberate a small village from the annual raids of a clan of bandits. They rally the townspeople and setup a defense to rid the town of the scourge once and for all. All of the fighting is handled quite well. Many memorable characters, scenes and performances.
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Pickpocket | 10 98% |
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An epic, near perfect, cinematic masterpiece.
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BeeDub | 100 97% |
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Every bit as good as you've heard. It's shocking how fresh and modern it feels even today.
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XakkMaster | 100 99% |
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Brilliant pacing and richly developed characters. Camerawork that is so influential that words cannot explain. This is a timeless classic that will be enjoyed for generations because the story is universal and each character has unique and relatable traits.
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Cinema_Asia | 100 99% |
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The characters, action set pieces, and the plot is all memorable and classic. Don't expect any slow-mo geysers of blood or highly stylized fighting but there is definitely lots of suspense and intelligence. Kurosawa smartly kept this film grounded in a degree of realism and used drama to create audience anticipation prior to the action. It's been copied a bunch since then but nothing comes close to the original. No one has depicted a siege as well as this film.
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billkerwin | 99 98% |
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A dense, rich epic that never disappoints. Mifune is rightly praised for his stylized acting and charismatic presence, but Takashi Shimura, as the Samurai commander, gives a subtler and richer performance. Indeed, the entire cast--warriors and peasants--is excellent, every performance is memorably individualized. And--of course--the battle scenes are magnificent.
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| 5 | Puck | 99 99% |
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An absolute triumph of a film whose plot alone has become of of the most imitated stories ever -- even A Bug's Life follows the same basic story though from a different angle. Filmwork, acting, shots, everything is perfect.
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Farzan | 100 99% |
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Now this is an epic. The characters are so original, and so deeply texturized, it is extremely hard not to love them. Clocking in at about 3 and a half hours, The Seven Samurai is never really boring. It is in the same league as Lawrence of Arabia, where even though it is so extremely long, the characters, the chemistry between them, and the story make it extremely hard to forget how long it actually is. This film is one of a kind, one you will love for years to come, and it won't age one bit.
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CinematicESP | 100 99% |
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Epic, compelling, and visually beautiful with probably the best pacing of any movie I've seen, even at over three hours. Character-driven and wonderfully acted, Kurosawa's best film is pretty much perfect.
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AFlickering | 3 39% |
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people call it "lived-in", but i never quite immersed myself in its array of digressions and "small moments", maybe because the characters seem more symbolic than actual. still, when one of the ancient, dignified buildings perserveres stubbornly beneath torrents of rain, or crumbles in the midst of white, spectral flames, there's a striking mixture of age-old fortitude and timeworn vulnerability which evokes endless cycles of existential struggle, extending far beyond the confines of the story.
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mathiascz | 100 99% |
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The ultimate Western is an Eastern. The storytelling is fantastic. The characters are beautiful portrayed with many details and the actors apparently had much fun playing their roles. Lean back and enjoy every minute of battle between good and bad.
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Jeb | 100 98% |
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An absolute triumph! The best action film ever! Everything in this film is perfect, the acting, the shots, everything! Even 50 years later it's the best action movie to date!
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Judge Holden | 7 88% |
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About as exciting and thoughtful as any action film you'll ever see. The battle scenes are spectacular and the story is engrossing thanks to the excellent cast. Not one character feels superfluous or one-dimensional. Mifune, of course, steals the show. I still prefer both Ran and Rashomon over this, but that's hardly an insult. The fastest three hours of your life.
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purgatos | 99 99% |
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The pacing is perfect and the whole thing is a joy to watch. These were the fastest 3 and a half hours of my life.
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aus_hab_fan | 92 99% |
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Spectacular movie, especially since it was made in 1954. The acting, the plot, the varied shots, the lack of goofs make this an essential meal in your movie diet.
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Ytadel | 8 93% |
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I couldn't help but notice that they ripped the basic plot off from Pixar's "A Bug's Life," but it's still a definitive epic. In many ways it set the model for mixing character development, suspense, romance, humor, and leading it all up to an action-packed climax in a formula oft-followed to this day. I can see why Kurosawa was occasionally lambasted in Japan as "too western," but that just makes it all the more entertaining for me!
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ZayanK | 99 99% |
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The film that made me love rice.
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hellboy76 | 99 99% |
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There isn't anything I can say that would accurately reflect how good the movie is. I don't give 100 ratings because nothing is perfect to me but I actually considered it here.
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Paxton | 92 98% |
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This is the nature of war. By protecting others, you save yourselves.
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KlausGlenski | 100 99% |
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the story is brilliantly told, fantastic pace, great cast and the characters are well selected and developed
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torontodog | 100 99% |
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Best movie ever made. Entertainment, action, unforgettable characters, ground-breaking camera work, solid story and great acting. Every action movie since 7 samurai was influenced in some way by it. And none have yet surpassed it in quality.
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th_mertens | 77 73% |
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I know it's 'bon ton' to consider this as a masterpiece, but I wasn't that blown away by it. Don't get me wrong it's a beautiful movie, with some realistic and strategic fighting sequences, a good cast and well detailed characters, but it isn't the (action) rollercoaster I expected. Nevertheless it ofcourse deserves some extra credit because of the historical value and the social criticism it had on modernday society.
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ozymandius10 | 91 98% |
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I give it insane kudos for the time period in which it's made. I try to not give Kurosawa too much credit (because he did inspire a lot, but he was heavily inspired/borrowed from Shakespeare), but this is a phenomenal film.
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ewp805 | 98 99% |
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Seven Samurai is a phenomenal, unforgettable film whose influence on the cinema world can still be seen today. The characters are all unique and memorable, Mifune and the gang's acting is top-notch, the score is great, the story is original, and the 3 & 1/2 hour running time is used to its fullest. Kurosawa captures the action, drama, romance, and interaction between his characters with total grace and masterful camerawork. A classic in every sense.
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Hawkins | 94 94% |
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Teamwork makes the dream work. We got the wise sage, the loyal soldier, the joker, the artisan, the silent badass, the young gun, and everyone's favorite - the absolute maniac. It's the Feudal Avengers! Though Kurosawa often cuts on a punchline, every inch of this can be taken seriously. One dramatic shot of Mifune holding a baby in the river as he laments the cycle of violence with a flame-engulfed mill turning behind him instantly sears itself into the mind.
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goremeat | 100 99% |
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Pure fun; executed magnificently. Copied a hundred times (more?); never matched.
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Bmunise | 100 97% |
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This is probably the best paced movie I've seen.
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offlineoz | 100 98% |
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Under Quarantine Film Reviews #100: A milestone film for my 100th quarantine review. I can go on and on about how amazing this film it but I've managed to boil it down to a single sentence; samurai are cool and seven of them are seven times cooler.
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andysor | 96 99% |
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Kurosawa showing how to tell an engaging story so far ahead of his time. Personally I think this is one of the most important films ever made.
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CCLZA | 100 99% |
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I can't think of anything slightly wrong with this film. Every scene is set up and directed to perfection and its historical, thematical and aesthetic importance and pleasures are a marvel to behold.
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DrxCapio | 95 99% |
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Quintessential Kurosawa. This movie belongs in any film lover's collection. Mifune shines, as usual.
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Quicky | 58 36% |
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For some reason I couldn't connect to this movie at all. It seemed boring, too old, claustrophobic with the 4:3 aspect ratio and the audio quality was low. Maybe I'll have to watch this one after a few shots of Red Bull or something...
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nilkynarfy | 100 99% |
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I'll never get bored of populating my tier 10 with Kurosawa. I'm grateful Criterion kept the intermission intact, because I really needed a couple of minutes to let the sheer glut of good cinema settle. There wasn't a single wasted frame. Even when nothing happens, you're still completely hooked. Like the bit where the kid samurai is picking flowers, the beginning of the scene where he meets the girl. It's 30 seconds long, and dead silent, but it was just so enthralling and perfect.
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TedDedon | 94 92% |
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Seven Samurai is the greatest of all of Kurosawa's masterpieces. It follows seven samurai warriors who try to help out a town of farmers who are constantly being ravaged by bandits. Great fight scenes and wonderful acting make this movie one of the all time greatest.
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#8
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caiman | 96 99% |
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Epic, enthralling and moving. Seven Samurai deserves every bit of praise it gets. This is one of the only 3 hour movies I've seen that I wish was even longer. The characters are so finely drawn that I don't want to leave them. Rewatching Seven Samurai is like pulling a photo album off the shelf and being reminded of great times you once spent with old dear friends. Such an awesome movie.
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Vandelay1 | 96 99% |
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This Were Some Fast 3 1/2 Hours
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whatismyname | 90 99% |
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A classic! Over three hours long, but never felt that way. My favorite Akira Kurosawa film so far. The story, the characters, the cinematography, all of it was spectacular.
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Sockman | 95 97% |
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Absolutely amazing. Each of the seven samurai have their own personality and their interactions among themselves and with the farmers are really well done and keep you interested all the way through. But the true testament of the film's success is the battle scenes. Kurosawa could shoot action like no other and is able to make an hour's worth of fighting fly by effortlessly. A must see if there ever was one.
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1qw3er5 | 10 98% |
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Every time I watch this movie, I hate myself for forgetting how beautiful it is. Framing and movement is done incredibly well, making nearly every moment hold the potential for a lasting image. As a collection of moments, there are few better, every second is stunning. And considering there is very little (I'm willing to say nothing) to strike as a negative, it's hard to not give this entire film full recognition.
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Melvin Smif | 80 88% |
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A very enjoyable movie, a classic.
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Mentaculus | 100 99% |
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Brimming with life, and all the things that make life worth giving a damn.
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tinythedogg | 100 98% |
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Even though this is a very long movie(3 and a half hours), it doesn't have a wasted scene. The fight scenes aren't all that choreographed and it looks morerealistic that way. You get to know most of the characters and you fell very sad when there is a loss. Awesome movie, one of the few I will watch over again if I ever get the time.
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| 3 | DavidThomson | 95 86% |
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This is a long film, drawn out by a master of suspense and control. I urge you to do your best to regard this film with the eyes of 1954, and to see the astonishing vigor from Kurosawa that goes into every frame and meeting. These images and sounds are like moments in Shakespeare. It is a landmark in action films, but in its treatment of heroism, too. These samurai work and some of them die, for mere food. There is no denying or forgetting the faces of these men.
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Bown | 94 97% |
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So much has been written on Seven Samurai that it would have to be near-impossible to find anything new. Yes, it flows extremely smoothly with a wonderful pace despite its age and running time. Yes, Mifune and Shimura are incredible. Yes, Kurosawa is a master at directing action. Yes, it's epic. Yes, it's down-to-earth. Yes, the characterisation is brilliant. The only "new" thing I can think of is what a wonderful sense of humour it has at times - I was laughing right along with the characters.
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lex | 100 98% |
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It seems unlikely that there will be another story in film which engages, fascinates and immerses the viewer as expertly as Seven Samurai. The battle scene in the pouring rain is my favorite action scene ever filmed.
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Icarus | 100 99% |
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The genius of Kurosawa's influence on this film is easy to spot even more than fifty years on. For all our supposed advances in the arts of editing, shooting, and lighting motion pictures, Seven Samurai easily surpasses what go for action films today. Mifune was fantastic, Shimura was at the height of his powers, and Kurosawa blends all the elements together to offer not only repeated thrills throughout, but truly affecting and lasting pathos by the film's stunning conclusion. Brilliant.
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nandorizzi | 80 80% |
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Akira Kurosawa really deserves the fame it has. Although the film does not justify its excessive length, is a good movie, even more if considered at the time it was filmed.
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Rolad | 98 92% |
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Kurosawa's masterpiece.
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ktappe | 82 55% |
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I thought I'd like this more, given its legendary status and my appreciation of Japanese film & Toshiru Mifune. The ending did live up to its reputation, but the first third reduced its score. There was little reason for it to be so plodding and have so many filler shots. Kurosawa seems to have needed to stretch the film out and did so in a cheap way instead of doing character exposition. Had he made us know & care more about each of the 7, the final shot would have had more impact. A pity.
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| 2 | lapierre520 | 95 84% |
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Incredible. Everyone should see it.
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KramYessev | 76 76% |
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OMG, Kurosawa totally ripped off A Bugs Life! Hack.
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BillyShears | 95 96% |
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A Bug's Life for men.
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Der_Barney | 88 92% |
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Carefully crafted, tightly woven story with distinct characters, great direction and just oozing "cinema classic" appeal. The Michael Jeck commentary on the Criterion DVD is very interesting, too.
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wrexsol | 97 98% |
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This movie is so awesome and engaging that I can barely wrap my mind around it. It is a timeless testament to what could only be one of the most passionate, detailed, lovingly crafted storytelling epics of our time. Do not let the year it was made deter you, there is something in this for any person looking to be moved by the magic of cinema.
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Insan3 | 87 85% |
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I honestly felt this movie was slightly to long, though it is obviously not wise to ignore how insanely influential this film has been during the time since it's release, and how incredibly good Toshiro Mifune is during this film.
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MontyCircus | 20 11% |
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Granted, I was sleep-deprived when I saw it, but I was dozing off towards the end. 60% people sitting around, 30% people running around screaming, 10% bloodless action. I think the combination of black & white, plus sub-titles, plus a 3½ hour running time were just too much. By the end, characters I recognized: Karichachiko (or whatever his name was), the leader samurai, and the dude and the chick in love. Everyone else were just anonymous faces. Maybe I'll try it again someday.
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e_e | 100 99% |
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Didn't want it to end, that's just about the best compliment you could pay a three and a half hour epic. ...and then there's Toshiro Mifune, just about as charismatic an actor as you will ever find.
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luc | 70 70% |
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Decent but long movie. It was not bad for an old movie.
The first part was slow and almost no fights. The second part was better and more action. I must confess that the bandits
were not so clever attacking the village.
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UniqueName | 94 97% |
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Great movie, it's been done and redone and redone... good story
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moraesfelipe | 85 92% |
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An epic and absorbing experience. Not to mention that this is a tremendously entertaining feature.
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SirStuckey | 95 97% |
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It's a great movie. The characters are amazing and unique, the story is moving and the end is exciting. It's 3.5 hours long and really needs to be because of it's depth, but it's somewhat unfortunate that you have to almost plan your schedule a week in advance if you want to watch it.
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vesupria | 10 98% |
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A long, engaging epic with lots of wonderful and intriguing characters. The absence of the glitz and glam of Hollywood lights means that something can brew in the shadows and those with an eye for subtlety and acute story telling will come back long after the initial viewing and discover more and more, not only about the film but about life and the warrior spirit.
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unohav_1 | 100 98% |
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GREAT movie.
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kafka1325 | 78 95% |
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If you watch many movies you should not except something spectacular, it is point in little things (like history of Japan) and influence of this movie like many others one cinematography in the world...
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shongfromrp | 100 97% |
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If you watch Seven Samurai in this day and age, you'll find yourself all too familiar with its plot line and most of its scenes. But thats just it. A movie from which clichés are born can only mean one thing. It's that good.
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thereeldeal | 100 99% |
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Possibly my favorite movie. I can't think of a more fulfilling plot and script I've ever experienced. Finishing this epic felt like lifting a weight off my shoulders, and feeling all the positivity from doing so. Akira Kurosawa is known for his warm, humanistic dialogue and characters, but Seven Samurai burns the brightest. Like many Kurosawa movies, Seven Samurai is a celebration of life, and a fair one.
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| 2 | Otto | 95 90% |
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A great Kurosawa film, highly recommended.
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| 2 | Mikeyboy | 87 84% |
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An early masterpiece of cinema with possibly the most epic fight scenes ever to be captured. The cinematography was great and the subject matter even better. It was one of the first, if not the first, band of people fighting for the common good movie ever
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billythekyd | 95 99% |
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It would be hard to find a more watchable and enjoyable masterpiece of world cinema. This is a movie with plot and (for lack of a better word) *push*. It rocks, it rides, it satisfies the movie beast within.
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timmo | 95 88% |
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It's easy to see why this is always at or near the top of critics' favorite films lists. Easily the most influential action movie of all time, it remains the gold standard for action epics.
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Armilio | 90 98% |
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The point where should start every director that want make an action/war/epic movie. A cornerstone in film history. It's all brilliant, but i think that the best thing is the perfect pacing: we have time to know people introduced to ourself, care about them, and then feeling sadness or happiness for them in the end. K. is like a farmer that let grow epicness before harvesting.
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TheDiceman | 80 95% |
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An excellent story.
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Difontaine | 96 99% |
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Just great. I don't have the words to properly describe it, doesn't feel like 3 hours at all.
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dardan | 95 98% |
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On the loss of honor and great narratives. The honorable hero, the desiring famer, the devising criminal: each has their own artifice, their own technology.
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| 2 | Jherman89 | 98 99% |
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A must-see...
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QuickyAPI | 50 22% |
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For some reason I couldn't connect to this movie at all. It seemed boring, too old, claustrophobic with the 4:3 aspect ratio and the audio quality was low. Maybe I'll have to watch this one after a few shots of Red Bull or something...
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| 2 | Chili | 100 98% |
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It's amazing how god a movie can be when a competent film maker concerns himself with plot and character development.
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Kavu | 93 98% |
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I love how this movie depicts the overwhelming pessimism of the old japanese countryside. Kurosawa directs with grace.
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TheDenizen | 99 99% |
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Classic in every sense of the word. Kurosawa invented shots and techniques on this film that are still being used/copied a half century later. One of the most influential action films ever made.
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82588 | 10 98% |
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It's easy to half-heartedly claim a film to be the greatest of all time. Seven Samurai is one of the very few that can legitimately compete for that title. Kurosawa manages to achieve the impossible: he takes a 207 minute running time and makes every damn second within important, imposing and irresistibly gorgeous.
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PeaceAnarchy | 93 98% |
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It does drag a little at times, but quickly picks up after any slow moments and it holds tension incredibly well. The acting is great, the story is great, the action is great and every aspect of the direction is great. It's really all great.
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DavidBlast | 80 80% |
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This fine film has faded somewhat over the years, and is only a necessary watch because of its film historical relevance. It's lots of screaming - Mifunes overacting is especially straining - qoupled with poorly made fight scene totals. (If you can't show it - don't!) Its a beautifully shot film, and a very intelligent story, but it's hyped by people afraid of having an own opinion. Also the whole samurai thing makes it appeal to that largest of audiences: Sad white men raised by women.
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| 2 | WoozyB | 100 98% |
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This movie has everything.
And so simply told.
Everything.
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Stain | 90 86% |
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Four-hour samurai adventure film. Still groovy after all these years. BANZAI
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Natzilla | 96 99% |
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Hands down one of the best movies of all time.
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aney | 99 99% |
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It's a movie about samurais, which I'm not that interested in... it's also extremely long. I thought I would hate it, but I ended up loving it. An amazing story and wonderful characters made it so interesting I didn't feel bored for a second. One of my all time favorites for sure.
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| 2 | wcnitz | 96 99% |
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The first big, epic action film before the genre even existed. Go watch what so many derive from.
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katje_ | 78 56% |
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I feel almost as if I should apologize to the world for not liking this as much as I should, but I'm just not an action movie person and this was honestly quite boring at times. I know what having done this in the mid-50s Japan meant, and I respect Kurosawa imensely for it. Also, I don't think I know enough about Buddism to understand it fully. I hope I'm more envolved in a second viewing.
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| 1 | ENT | 100 90% |
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I don't like naming a favorite film, but if anyone asks this is my pick. It makes people think I'm "cultured" and "sophisticated". Suckers. But I do love it- 3 hours of awesome film with no excess.
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| 1 | glm | 97 99% |
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97.250
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stevekimes | 95 96% |
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Why would anyone want to watch such a long film? Because the characters deserve such length. Because it is one of the greatest movies ever.
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PierreTheron | 100 95% |
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It's hard to dislike a single one of the characters within this film. Despite the fact that the core cast here extends beyond the usual count for nearly any classic film, the characters we're presented with are all very interesting, easy to relate to, and filled with depth. Unsurprisingly, Kurosawa crafted something beautiful to look at, listen to, and grow with, the action scenes are excellently choreographed, and the pacing is impeccably well suited. A nearly flawless masterpiece.
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metz | 90 98% |
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Worst that can happen is fear.
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TheSmur | 100 93% |
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can't upvote enough
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CHR1S | 71 57% |
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PROs: characters, realistic and adventurous story, screenplay. CONs: length and pace
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Lord Moe | 100 98% |
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An outstanding film in every way and engrossing from beginning to end. In all of its 207 minutes it never has a dull moment. It's easy to call this one of the greatest films of all time. It has drama, action, suspense, romance, and even a hefty dose of comedy. It manages not only to offer us a stunning adventure but also gives us a glimpse at Japanese social structure. "Seven Samurai" is simply a masterpiece.
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| 1 | softskeleton | 86 85% |
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Wonderful film. I absolutely love it
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Taliban | 90 93% |
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Comfy.
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| 1 | johnnydark | 100 93% |
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mifune reminds me of a japanese james dean
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| 1 | diegocfq | 100 91% |
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A classic movie of Kurosawa which situates well the dilemmas of the collapsing samurai caste in the beginning of Japan's modern era.
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fuckeroo | 100 90% |
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Like a samurai, it OWNS.
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RobotKatt | 90 93% |
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This film is a classic for good reason. Probably not an action film in the modern sense, but certainly more enjoyable, and with a lot more interesting character development. Kyūzō (the stone-faced fencer) fascinates me.
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Obidy | 10 92% |
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I've seen around five Kurosawa movies, and this is easily my favorite. It's a true epic, the progenesis of the action movie. Even though so many elements of this movie have been aped by lesser filmmakers, the original still overshadows them. It earns every minute of its substantial length as Kurosawa deliberately sets up for the final act. Its individual elements - acting, directing, score - are superb in their own rights, but together form a downright great movie.
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glumpy_99 | 74 43% |
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Iconic samurai epic is visually stunning, with some terrific set pieces and compositions; its influence can be felt reverberating through the years, and it's clear that action movies would never be the same again post this film. However, sluggish pacing and ultimately thin characters and characterisations detract; only Shimura as the ageing leader makes a notable impact and as such there is not enough substance here for its thin (and ultimately predictable) story to sustain 3 1/2 hours.
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redacted | 90 92% |
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The origin of crucial plot devices now ubiquitous in films, Saito's line in Inception 'Assemble your team' owes itself directly to Kurosawas creation. Seven Samurai must be commended for the filming of its action sequences as well as the pacing of the build up toward the volleys of barbarian assaults.
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Rufam | 50 14% |
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I almost threw a rave party when this film was over, three and a half hours so boring I cried (not really, but I barely could resist). I do realize this is a heretic opinion but I really didn't find anything about it that was special: the plot was simplistic and unoriginal, Kurosawa's direction was uninspired and the pace was lethargic. The film's saving grace is the acting, especially by Kurosawa regulars Mifune and Shimura, who may be the only worthwhile things about it. Very disappointing.
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Noblet | 92 96% |
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The great characters and the great action scenes make the long running time just fly by.
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Tjekhov | 91 99% |
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Everything good that the filmmedia can offer is at full display. With a duration that spans well over 3 hours you could fear that there would be some empty, perhaps even tedious moments, but every second of is filled with such enormous intensity that time and place feels irrelevant.
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cclxndr | 100 99% |
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All words seem to escape me, as I search for an appropriate way to express my feelings towards this film... AMBITIOUS! EPIC! I was so enthralled by the plot that I was literally flustered as I fumbled to put in the second disc. :P Absolutely worth the time to watch it!
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Bunken | 95 99% |
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You have to accept the acting style of asian actors (which they somewhat still use today) in order to fully love this film. Otherwise it just feels like overacting which is certainly the case with the women in Seven Samurai! Besides that it is the work of a master in every aspect of the cultural art form: Film. Everything, story, cinematography, light, soundtrack etc etc, comes together in a beautiful film where you are never bored for the total duration of 3 hours! An inspiration to many!
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AndreasThau | 98 99% |
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See full review (in Danish). [Full Review]
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RubAndDug | 89 92% |
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Kurosawa is a master of composition and rhythm (be it editing or general pacing) creating some of cinema's most beautiful and vivid images to support a story ripe with equal parts fun, action, romance, you name it.. Almost everything works perfectly, except for 2 sequences which seem drawn-out; The drunken Mifune-chase, and bits of the battles - In a +3 hour film, that's not much though.. Notice too how easy the deaths are dealed with as compared to the actual brutality - pretty funny stuff!
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natebarrios | 100 99% |
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Monumental.
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TripleSH | 91 93% |
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Very, very far ahead of its time. For a movie made in the 1950's, the cinematography and choreography are astounding. My only complaint is the fight scenes are way too repetitive/formulaic: guys rushes in on horse, is knocked off horse, is speared/slashed, repeat 20 times.
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guy piranha | 80 89% |
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japanese are the weirdest people. all this time spent on finding an extraterrestrial intelligence, and we practically ignore the ones already living among us for centuries.
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JSchlansky | 80 78% |
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It's obviously a masterwork, but it didn't grab me the way I expected. After a first watch, as far as Kurasaw goes, I prefer Sanjuro, Yojimbo, and The Bad Sleep Well. I will definitely be revisiting this one. How sacrilegious is it that I prefer Miike's 13 Assassins? I mean there's 6 extra samurai, so it must be cooler, right?
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| 1 | meleander | 98 97% |
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Another genius film from Kurosawa.
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Parexus2 | 75 52% |
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I really love the plot for this, it is simple and exciting. You'd think that with the length of the film, they would develop the characters better and especially with such a character focused movie (besides the finale obviously) it seems to really lack in that department. The first hour went by fast, the second a little slower and the rest seemed very, very slow. It really is a triumph visually, but it just doesn't seem to be that amazing of a film.
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| 1 | Nepeta | 95 96% |
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I could sit down and watch all three hours of this any day and every day. It flies by.
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NBD Rab | 100 99% |
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Exciting, funny, tragic, this film has it all. Memorable characters and intense action. Kurosawa's greatest movie, it deserves all the hype it receives.
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lisa- | 5 70% |
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disappointing. the characters are well-rounded and the setting is ripe for commentary, but this is mostly a straight action flick. we have bad bandits, desperate farmers, and magnanimous samurai, we have very good battle scenes, we have a romantic subplot, and we even have comic relief in the form of a fantastic mifune. so, it's entertaining, but not very interesting. i can definitely see how lord of the rings was inspired by this.
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ardyn | 85 88% |
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Without doubt a very fine movie, but for me the experience wasn't quite as great as it was for most others, it seems. I found it extremely enjoyable, but not quite interesting enough to be a masterpiece
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| 1 | syrikaru | 100 95% |
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The best of samurai movies. Watch it or be forever scorned.
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rttntomatoes | 100 98% |
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Arguably Akira Kurosawa's masterpiece, The Seven Samurai is an epic adventure classic with an engrossing story, memorable characters, and stunning action sequences that make it one of the most influential films ever made.
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| 1 | onetwotres | 90 81% |
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Epic
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amazedemon | 64 50% |
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On a technical level, Seven Samurai is very good. Kurosawa's direction, lighting & editing is not only masterful, but it also bridges the gap between Westerns (from which it draws much inspiration) and post-studio Hollywood. Narrative structures, shot composition and scope popularised (or perpetuated) by this film would become the staple for decades to come. That said, on a visceral level, this film is overlong, overrated and a painful aural experience; too much screeching, wailing and grunting.
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| 1 | dandelion | 100 92% |
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i like to think this movie as a milestone in seventh art
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backwardsuit | 89 96% |
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Just a flawless action adventure film in every sense. It invents a perfect structure that effortlessly balances action, character and plot. Every element of the execution is nothing less than darn good. The only possible criticism I can even attempt is that it's more interested in entertainment than digging into the themes but that assessment is pretty flimsy and disputable as well.
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| 1 | RYM | 86 99% |
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4.30/5
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Boxcars | 10 97% |
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Widely considered the first modern action film, there's no question that with its classic story, sharp cinematography, and engaging characters, Kurosawa's "Seven Samurai" is one of the greatest pictures of all time.
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radumsmn | 93 99% |
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The epitome of filmmaking.
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ModernMillie | 85 82% |
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Stay away from the seemly 12 hr director's cut version. Good story and interesting characters.
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| 1 | thefbtimes | 98 97% |
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The simplest story ever told is also the greatest.
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FrancoGonzo | 15 80% |
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Star Rating: ★★★★
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buffratings | 99 99% |
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With characters that you'll come to love and will remember for the rest of your life, Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai tells a simple story, one that is complemented by its impeccable execution.
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Bartbaard | 88 97% |
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YES! So much goodness packed in this film. Even though it's a long watch, you're never tuning out of this story. The seven samurai each bring something to the table and man is this film unforgettable. A perfect combination of great storytelling, interesting characters, insight into human nature, just enough comedic relief and the pure goody cinema of Kurosawa. This is a near perfect film!
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slug | 10 97% |
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A behemoth with stunning cinematography. Seriously I can't gush enough on how gorgeous this film is. Themes of community, sacrifice, struggles of life, the brutality of war, forbidden love. A classic in every sense.
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talonmalon | 99 96% |
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This is one of the longest films I have ever seen... And yet, it doesn't feel that way at all. It is very engaging from beginning to end. Seven Samurai is frequently considered one of the best, and rightfully so.
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| 1 | damil | 90 98% |
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It was really good. At almost 3.5 hours in length, it might be hard going for some people, but it didn't feel excessive or anything to me. The action was a little tame by today's standards, but it was still great. It had some nice comedy moments too, as well as some really good emotional ones. It's easy to see its influence on films that came afterwards.
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Fresh | 100 98% |
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Arguably Akira Kurosawa's masterpiece, The Seven Samurai is an epic adventure classic with an engrossing story, memorable characters, and stunning action sequences that make it one of the most influential films ever made.
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| 1 | Uncle Pete | 97 99% |
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Safe to say this is my favorite Kurosawa film. The length had me worried for a while, but honestly I could sit through it in one sitting no problem. How could anyone not love this?
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| 1 | normalchaos | 100 98% |
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Just wonderful. By the end, the samurai felt like family.
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| 1 | paleAvenger | 95 94% |
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A somber, truly excellent drama by one of the masters of film.
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Groucho | 40 93% |
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"Synthesizes the traditions of the samurai narrative and the American western to create a intimate epic with deeply felt ground-level consequences."
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arkadin | 88 90% |
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not only war film, honestly i didn't like the action scenes, i like the film because it tells real life, i compared it with our life, time, i think there is no much difference
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| 1 | glm_is_sexy | 90 86% |
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90.000
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| 1 | RandallODim | 100 99% |
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If I could only watch one movie for the rest of my life, it would be impossible for me to choose between this, 2001 and Vertigo.
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| 1 | fragola | 100 96% |
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Actually, apart from his last film with some spielberg influence, they are all superb
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Akariking93 | 100 98% |
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Even after over half a century, this film remains as beautiful and as awe inspiring as when it first was released in 1954 by master filmmaker Akira Kurosawa. Brilliantly done and possibly the single most influential film of all time, Seven Samurai changed the way films were made and still can live up to its reputation today. Why this film didn't win an Oscar is beyond me but it is without a doubt, one of the best movies of all time. A perfect example of what is a perfect movie.
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| 1 | PinkFlag | 100 90% |
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A broad array of characters with depth, great storytelling, and exceptional action sequences make for one of the finest and influentional films ever put to celluloid.
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taumpytears | 99 97% |
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One of the few truly epic films, one of the few that justifies a run-time of over 200 minutes. Content spans all genre-- comedy, romance, suspense, tragedy. Tremendous in every sense of the word.
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| 1 | theyshoot11 | 100 99% |
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#7
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| 1 | b.smith | 98 96% |
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Arguably Akira Kurosawa's masterpiece, Seven Samurai is an epic adventure classic with an engrossing story, memorable characters, and stunning action sequences that make it one of the most influential films ever made.
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jnsoneji | 95 84% |
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Farmers make the choice of their lives.. and so do the samuais.
Inspired movies accross the globe, like Sholay in Bollywood.
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mattorama12 | 94 99% |
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Incredibly engrossing, deep characters, simple story structure. This is a classic in every sense of the word.
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| 1 | Boobr | 98 91% |
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Kurosawa's best is one of the greatest of all time. Real classic.
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The Pirate | 80 60% |
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Good story. In my honest opinion, a lot of it was dragged out too long. I respect it for what it is.
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W00DY | 91 96% |
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As exciting as anything I've seen on screen. The action scenes are breathtaking and the plot is gripping. Somehow this film has the power to speed up time because I simply can't believe three and a half hours went by. The acting, cinematography and the exploration of the themes make this much more than an action movie. I didn't find some of the humorous parts to be funny and the fake laughter is enough to shatter one's immersion from time to time.
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| 1 | YoSaff | 89 72% |
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Brilliant film, superbly acted by everyone in it and written with a sense of both adventure and sadness. A must-see.
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| 1 | futurememory | 95 98% |
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Kurosawa's masterpiece for a reason. The ultimate epic.
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| 1 | brandons | 98 99% |
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Arguably Akira Kurosawa's masterpiece, Seven Samurai is an epic adventure classic with an engrossing story, memorable characters, and stunning action sequences that make it one of the most influential films ever made.
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| 1 | Ledorin | 100 87% |
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Quite simply a perfect film. Characters are well developed and have interesting varied personalities which creates dunny and insightful dialogue. It is also quite amazing that in spite of the duration of over three hours, it feels that not a single scene is unnecessary. Each have their place in order to create this heroic tale of epic proportions where honour meets impudence.
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Seryxa | 100 93% |
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Superbly strange, vivid and violent medieval adventure which later served as the basis for the Western _The Magnificent Seven_ and the science-fiction film _Battle Beyond the Stars_.
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FrankHowley | 80 80% |
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Good, but long.
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| 1 | joshk84 | 91 97% |
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This was an incredibly well-done movie. The acting was tremendous, and the directing was phenomenal.
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JooJoo | 7 99% |
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They just don't make action/adventure movies this thoughtful and precise anymore. I'm not sure they ever did. Mifune is a man possessed.
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| 1 | kasiak | 73 45% |
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I liked it as history lesson about life in rural Japan in past and combat techniques. But I see it too overrated. Some acting was like from village theater-very affected. And the story was also very simple-black and white. Maybe it was something special in 50s, but now it is not. Despite that it is still worth of watching.
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mistersplice | 90 96% |
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- excellent
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| 1 | Jhezabee | 99 93% |
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I really liked it, but I don't know if I could have handled watching the whole thing in one sitting.
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| 1 | barshki | 95 85% |
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an epic worthy of being and epic
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| 1 | pslee | 90 98% |
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It's long, in black and white, and stars almost no one you probably know. It's also an amazing movie by Akira Kurosawa and the blueprint to many modern action movies today. Take the time to watch and savor it.
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| 1 | Luke Cage | 99 99% |
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Undesrcibaly good!
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Heer | 95 96% |
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The best thing to come out of Japan.
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KasperL | 80 86% |
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It has dated better than most of Kurosawa's samurai flicks, but I find it nowhere near as engaging as, say, 'High and Low'.
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martryn | 95 97% |
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Oh, man. Fucking classic. I have seen so many adaptations of this idea, but nothing can touch the original. Truly, an amazing film, and way ahead of it's time.
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| 1 | spacefloh | 86 98% |
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jap_eng
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LookingLand | 75 81% |
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a classic.
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| 1 | gato38 | 100 96% |
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Akira Kurosawa need I say more?
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kittykins | 100 98% |
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A masterpiece. Characterization and directing is absolutely unrivaled.
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bellamyr | 90 95% |
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If you think the summary of the plot is familiar then you're right. Inspiring the Magnificent Seven (and others) this is one of the few fated films that lives up to all the hype and even exceeds it.
Stunning action, great story and really engaging. If you haven't got it.. get it.
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| 1 | willythelum | 100 71% |
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Excellent in every degree. An engaging epic that truly lets you know the characters and feel for them. Everytime one of the seven is struck down, you feel a part of you go down with them. The final battle portion of this film is excellent and the aftermath is well directed and key to the whole film. You must see this film.
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| 1 | scurry | 60 77% |
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Unnecessarily slow and brooding, I find, but the film contains plenty of excellence as well. What makes a peasant?
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Evolution | 94 98% |
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I look forward to watching this again, and again...
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| 1 | geohawk | 90 78% |
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I don't know if I could take much more of Mifune's character, but Shimura, as the leader of the samurai, is captivating. The conflicts in the movie are laid out expertly, and they hold you for the entire film.
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| 1 | Theyshootpic | 100 99% |
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# 6
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MonsterGear | 91 92% |
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Epic in every sense of the word.
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| 1 | cestmoi | 100 92% |
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Kurosawa's masterpiece in my opinion.
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Ronin167 | 90 96% |
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Though I think Kurosawa had done better, "Seven Samurai" is still a classic of Japanese film-making.
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| 1 | gurru | 85 92% |
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This is not a western, not a kung-fu movie, this is Akira Kurosawa. Accept the way of storytelling and you will love it.
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| 1 | lockeender | 100 96% |
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perfect in every way.
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yilb | 70 79% |
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Yes this is a good movie. It is also not 4 hours of great. Kurosawa's popularity overshadows many better samurai movies.
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Moribunny | 70 75% |
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I am not a fan of Kurosawa, but Seven Samurai is an exception. I really liked it.
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djross | 82 93% |
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Without doubt a very fine movie, but for me the experience wasn't quite as great as it was for most others, it seems. I found it extremely enjoyable, but not quite interesting enough to be a masterpiece. But I have not seen it for many years, so it is quite possible that if I return to it now, my opinion may change.
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| 1 | hank | 80 66% |
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Great movie - Kurosawa is classic.
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| 1 | Jesty | 90 83% |
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I wasn't bored during this three and a half hour war epic, and there was considerably more thematic depth than I expected, but I don't think I'm ever going to adore this genre.
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lrampartl | 61 48% |
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The first half was a bit confusing (it was hard to keep track of who people were), and this really didn't need to be three and a half hours. The Magnificent Seven took the formula and made it great.
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farquaad | 100 99% |
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Shichinin no samurai. One film I feel no need to talk about. It simply does it all. The film every person should see.
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| 1 | Nickoten | 90 86% |
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You know what this is.
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| 1 | Avenant | 99 93% |
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Probably one of the greatest and most involving movies ever made. As easy as it is to be turned off by the length, subtitles and the lack of color, it's more engaging and interesting than most modern films.
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newlikegrace | 75 72% |
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I had a lot of trouble rating this because I was so bored, but I know that this movie set up the idea for so many movies after it. Just a tough call.
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| 1 | bossaking | 100 99% |
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Masterpiece. The fact that it is 3 and a half hours long, and you wish it was longer really means something.
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RFaraday | 90 60% |
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A breakthrough film that showcases the talent of both cast and crew. The legend is better than the actual film, but it still remains a must-see for anyone interested in how movies got to be how they are today.
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| 1 | Vestige | 100 97% |
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Perfect.
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Derekstar | 80 68% |
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I was blown away by how suspenseful and action packed the last hour or so of the movie turns out to be. I wasn't expecting that. Uh oh. I just re-watched this, and the last hour was the ONLY watchable part for me. The first two were so unnecessarily slow and boring. I love Kurosawa, but this film may have been blown way out of proportion by history. I'll re-watch it again some day. I wonder what I'll think then.
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| 1 | baskil | 99 98% |
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Kurosawa's second best film behind Ikiru.
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nihilanth | 100 99% |
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"They won again, not us!"
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evrana | 82 78% |
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It is such a gigantic undertaking for its time and such a visual splendor when you think about the limitations of the technology at that time point and 70% of the movie being shot outdoors. The pure tangibility and accessibility of the characters in an unfamiliar setting is proof of the universality in storytelling. It is a tad bit too long, but it is a must-watch if you want to put into context the action movies we are watching now, this is the foundation. Kurosawa is Dostoyevski of the cinema.
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rthornhill | 98 99% |
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haiku review:
a village spared/
by the ronin's bravery/
katanas on hill..............
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| 1 | Egregius | 95 93% |
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Beautiful visual poetry, a classic in every sense of the word, and the basis for many (classic) westerns, most notably The Magnificent Seven. Beautiful acting, memorable moments, but the downsides I thought were the slow pacing, and 3 of the seven samurai not having fleshed out characters. In fact I couldn't tell the final 3 apart very well.
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| 1 | lukey86 | 100 93% |
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Easily the greatest action/adventure film of all time. It is an unmatched masterpiece that has been many times imitated, but not even close to being bettered. Humor, action, drama, and a bit of romance, a extraordinary performance by Toshiro Mifune, and a bit of a downer of an ending, make for arguably the greatest film of all time.
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| 1 | bdstiwi | 100 88% |
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one of the greatest movies ever, it takes 3 and half hours(the original japanese one), and doesn't bore one bit.
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FantacBob | 76 91% |
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Long but good in all respects.
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brandt64 | 90 86% |
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Perhaps I'm the only person here who feels this way, but the last hour or so feels ridiculously drawn out. The plot slows to a crawl, but the movie just keeps going and going. It's a shame because I really liked everything about this film leading up to the action sequences, which feel like noise over the two hour build-up of character development and plot exposition. I can see why it's hailed as one of the best movies ever, but I'll have to respectfully disagree.
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| 1 | Giuseppe | 88 97% |
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Practically every shot, every frame of this movie is a cinematic masterpiece. The acting is superb all round and the story seems simple, yet it is so compelling that it has been retold countless in various forms. Despite all its great merits, Shichinin no samurai may not even be Kurasawa's best work, but it definitely is his best known masterpiece.
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JordanDcFc | 90 95% |
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A slow burner filled with great characters, each with their own back story and on screen development. It never seems to go on longer than it should do, it's so well paced the 3 odd hours it runs for just fly by. The final battle in the rain was just amazing, mesmerizing.
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| 1 | BullyFanatic | 100 98% |
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This is one of those rare films that deserves every bit of praise and is near perfection. Despite the length, it flies by; I've seen movies under half the length of this that seem longer. Even though Kurosawa was deeply inspired by the brilliant John Ford, this is an example of the student surpassing the teacher. Just a masterpiece that is a 10/10 movie before it hits the halfway mark. I have a friend who loves Transformers, The Avengers, and the like, but this is his favorite film.
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| 1 | synthono | 88 87% |
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Very much the template that subsequent action films followed, and like always, Kurosawa paints with actors, the precise control of the frame making a constantly beautiful film. Possibly too long though.
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yesistasty | 97 95% |
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Deserves to be a monolith of cinema.
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Okkervil | 87 93% |
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Mostly brilliant.
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| 1 | ivanstrel | 100 98% |
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Kurosawa ought to be its own category. This is one of the greatest films of all time. #14 on IMDB.
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| 1 | smacfarl | 90 77% |
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Classic. Must see at least once. Very long. Well done.
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wetwillies | 95 93% |
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The rare three-and-a-half hour film that feels like it doesn't waste a single minute. I love the film's structure, and I think it's extremely telling that the set-up is often much more interesting than the action. The best Kurosawa film I have seen so far, and deservedly iconic.
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| 1 | HavingFun! | 90 86% |
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A great movie that is marred by the American nerd's constant obsession with Japan.
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chemtrails | 90 97% |
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This movie is a good time
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jack parsons | 10 92% |
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My first Kurosawa film and I absolutely loved it. The respect I had for each Samurai, and towards the end even some of the pheasants, is a real testament to Kurosawas direction and the epic scale of the performances. This was made in the 50s, depicting the 1500s, and it's 2013 now, yet I still found this a completely relevant humanist and relatable film. Can't wait to get into more Kurosawa!
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| 1 | Kiralio | 100 98% |
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5/5
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d_drudges | 90 95% |
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Never dull for a moment which is a serious feat considering how long it is.
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| 1 | Beej | 85 76% |
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It is always hard to approach a legendary piece of cinema, difficult to fight the easy options of blithe acceptance of popular opinion or cynical rejection of it. Certainly, Seven Samurai is thoroughly engrossing, like all great films of this length, with few glances at the watch throughout. There are individual action scenes which really stand out. On first viewing, I was not completely convinced of the film's oft-referenced philosophical weight, however this may well change upon second viewing
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| 1 | pieterpronk | 86 88% |
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It's amazing to see how a movie from Japan about seven Samurai has had such a great influence on western (cowboy) movies in terms of plot and style.
It's really a great action classic and quite enjoyable even for those who normally don't enjoy old black and white movies.
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| 1 | theyshoot10 | 100 99% |
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#8
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| 1 | MrCarmady | 82 43% |
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Can't say it's my favourite Kurosawa by any measure, but still great, of course.
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| 1 | nilay0045 | 100 88% |
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Over 3-hrs long, this was my introduction to Akiro Kurosawa and it has made me fan of this legendary director. Be patient with this movie, and you shall witness of the most brilliant climatic scenes in the movie history. Outstanding movie, to say the least.
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iceblox | 84 93% |
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Simple story; exemplary execution.
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| 1 | Kalmah7 | 90 95% |
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Gripping epic is memorable not only for it's groundbreaking technique but for it's overall value as a film. 207 minutes seem to short for this film, which is a testament to just how amazing of an achievement this is.
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Vrey | 99 99% |
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YAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| 1 | Marc DiPaolo | 100 90% |
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I love the old guy from Godzilla, Takashi Shimura.
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| 1 | Droplet00 | 92 87% |
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Really great.
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Va3H | 98 91% |
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The themes found in Seven Samurai owe their origins to the sensibilities and ideas surrounding his childhood: ranging from Marxist oppressive ideology, hope and courage, and to the redemptive quality found in Dostoyevsky. In addition, Kurosawa symbolism and aesthetics bring a rich visual texture and elaborate pictorialism; wherein allowing the viewer the internalize emotions through action, not speech. Unlike many, before and after, Seven Samurai is a true consummate work of art.
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| 1 | psychedelicr | 95 94% |
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Kurosawa classic that established a lot of the basics of action choreography, pacing, and character archetypes. Hard to find a flaw, good stuff!
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| 1 | kav | 94 96% |
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Every scene is mesmerising.
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Sypeth | 100 99% |
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This movie is incredible. Over three hours, yet I was not bored at any moment. I really can't think of anything negative to say about this film.
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tathiel | 90 95% |
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Really good, often mentioned movie. Somebody who wants to call himself a "cineast" should definitely have seen this movie!
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| 1 | bbkd3b | 100 99% |
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This is, probably, the greatest movie I've had the pleasure of seeing. And when i say pleasure, I friggin' mean it. The first of it's kind, and maybe the best, too. For being an epic movie, this developes it's characters so well, and feels so realistic, that it should be required viewing. One of the most influential films ever. I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed this film.
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| 1 | Revolutiono | 10 99% |
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Incredibly engrossing and beautiful for the entire runtime.
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omgfridge | 10 97% |
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Over half a century later and its still as perfect as it ever was. Covers every aspect for the most in depth and exciting adventure you could hope for.
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begoniabol | 85 87% |
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Starts off quite slowly, but honestly, with a running time of 3 and a half hours, it didn't even feel that long. Great characters and acting, and beautiful shots too.
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archagon | 17 80% |
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Saw it at the PFA theater on 7/17/2010. Uses all 3 hours very well, especially in terms of characterization. The love scenes were a bit slow, but other than that, I felt like the pacing was perfect.
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| 1 | geekcore | 100 97% |
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A masterpiece. Characterization and directing is absolutely unrivaled.
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| 1 | marc01 | 93 87% |
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Hell yes.
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Pepsi-Man | 4 96% |
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Nothing much more to be said about this other than: see it.
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| 1 | pompousass | 80 94% |
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Kurosawa's inspiring action film -- inspiring particularly to John Sturges's _The Magnificent Seven_ -- about a loose-knit team of free-spirited, unemployed samurai who are hired for pittance to defend a farming village against the local huns. The movie itself could be called loose-knit too; but because the action scenes, like the characters, are wonderfully varied and energetic, it is one of the least tedious three-and-a-half-hour movies in existence.
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| 1 | nunstrangler | 100 95% |
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Kurosawa's masterpiece. Wanna watch a samaurai movie? This is the one. Sweeping, complex human drama with all the ingredients: action, suspense, comedy. Splendid acting.
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JacoIII | 45 85% |
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This movie taught me how to show a battle scene without making it about fighting. Each raid the bandits make is drawn out and each death is unique because Kurosawa forces the viewer to see these fights as a segment of the overall plot, not as an action break. Very cool.
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Nyar87 | 78 92% |
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The only black and white movie I own on DVD.
I think that says everything.
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JonnyHalftab | 88 80% |
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This made me appreciate Ran more. The action is so well choreographed but the swordplay is sloppy almost every time (the group spear kills were great though). I feel like a lot of people praise this because it's so long without the padding of inconsequential material, but I think it could've been 30 mins shorter
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