Post by Boz on Jan 22, 2007 1:09:36 GMT
The Seven Samurai 
Akira Kurosawa 1954[/color] Originally Written 6/3/06[/size]
Kurosawa overcomes technological defecits and the restrictions of his forrest setting and comes through with some impressive camera work for the time period. He also provides a nice running score and notably exceptional lighting. The collective cast got the job done, but Takashi Shimura as Kambei the wise leader and Toshirô Mifune as Kikuchiyo the rambunctious rebel both particularly shined. One noteworthy aspect here is the constant gradual shifting of the main character role. As the film begins, the villagers are the main focus, and then Kambei as he is introduced, and then Kikuchiyo, and then as the film closes the focus seems to land on Katsushiro, the young apprentice. An overlong running time and a few needless sideplots hamper the effect to some degree, but this was ultimately worth the watch.
Akira Kurosawa 1954[/color] Originally Written 6/3/06[/size]
Kurosawa overcomes technological defecits and the restrictions of his forrest setting and comes through with some impressive camera work for the time period. He also provides a nice running score and notably exceptional lighting. The collective cast got the job done, but Takashi Shimura as Kambei the wise leader and Toshirô Mifune as Kikuchiyo the rambunctious rebel both particularly shined. One noteworthy aspect here is the constant gradual shifting of the main character role. As the film begins, the villagers are the main focus, and then Kambei as he is introduced, and then Kikuchiyo, and then as the film closes the focus seems to land on Katsushiro, the young apprentice. An overlong running time and a few needless sideplots hamper the effect to some degree, but this was ultimately worth the watch.