Review of Harakiri (1962) by Mack G — 06 Jul 2008

Probably the best samurai film ever made.

This review of Harakiri (1962) was written by Mack G on 06 Jul 2008.

Harakiri has generally received very positive reviews.

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What is more dishonorable, out of work Samurai (Ronin) asking a clan to commit hara-kiri in their courtyard out of a desire to gain employment,…

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By Thomas M (1,117) on 05 Apr 2012

Reall great movie. Yojimbo is better though. :)…

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It starts off great, feeding the viewer red herring stories without all the information to sway the way one feels about them…

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Ahhh, the cold, quick, judgments of a bureaucratic (or feudal) system - still relevant…

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I'd give it six stars if that were possible…

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