Review of Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) by Brian K — 13 Jul 2012
Like the best of Jim Jarmusch's work, there is an interesting clash of cultures in this film. However instead of nationalities, Jarmusch blends both the gangster genre with the samurai genre making a rather unique take, with echoes of the masterful Le Samurai by Jean Pierre Melville.
Ghost Dog is an interesting film that presents a new way of seeing the genre as well as creating a fascinating character in Ghost Dog himself. Jarmusch is a master at his craft and this is one of his best.
It's not as grand as Dead Man or Stranger Than Paradise, but it's a great film nonetheless and deserves viewing.
This review of Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) was written by Brian K on 13 Jul 2012.
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai has generally received very positive reviews.
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