Review of Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) by Robert W — 27 Dec 2009
An electrifying meditation on ancient ethics now obsolete in society. Jarmush conducts a soulful opera dotted with symbolism and satire and grafted to the proverbs of Bushido. Forest Whitaker is a quiet vessel of action and observation, applying his disciplines to the irradication of an Italian crime family.
It's a shame the stabbing mockery of these old mafiosos is distracting from the story and usually unfunny. As in other Jarmush films, the soundtrack is a character in itself, ranging from gangster rap to improvisational jazz to the instrumental score of Asian strings and percussions.
The music, characters, locations, and themes are all overwhelmingly rich. Ghost Dog is as unique and enchanting as they come.
This review of Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) was written by Robert W on 27 Dec 2009.
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai has generally received very positive reviews.
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