Review of Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai (2011) by Robert H — 11 May 2014
Takashi Miike has crafted yet another samurai gem, but one with a more dramatic bent. Everything about this movie is fantastic, from the sets and costumes, to the cinematography and acting. The only quibble I have is that takes a mite too long to get to the finale, but oh what a finale it was.
The build-up of tension and the flashback structure are what ultimately make this movie so great. Not only that, but the themes explored are also worth paying attention to, making this somewhat of an "anti-samurai" movie.
Definitely for fans of Japanese cinema, but really any self-respecting cinephile should see this.
This review of Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai (2011) was written by Robert H on 11 May 2014.
Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai has generally received positive reviews.
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