Review of Harakiri (1962) by Jim A — 02 Jan 2011

Wholly engrossing critique of the feudal system.

This review of Harakiri (1962) was written by Jim A on 02 Jan 2011.

Harakiri has generally received very positive reviews.

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The highest praise that I can give this film is that it makes you think. The plot starts off very slow but half an hour in and I was hooked…

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By Asa B (508) on 22 Feb 2012

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By Andrew H (1,696) on 16 Sep 2013

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By Shaun B (772) on 05 Feb 2012

One of the finest samurai period pieces ever to be placed on film…

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It would be wrong for me to reveal the details of the story Tsugumo tells. What I can say is that it is heartbreaking…

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By Brian S (2,291) on 30 Dec 2011

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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I guess this is where I look like the big, dumb, ignorant American…

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By Oliver K (208) on 31 May 2012

Where the action is lacking, the plot and acting are spot on making Harakiri a very important film for any Japanese cinema fanatic…

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