Review of Harakiri (1962) by Lillian M — 13 Jan 2009
Brilliantly thought-provoking samurai flick from Kobayashi that deconstructs the very nature of the samurai code in its exploration of honor, hypocrisy, and authoritarianism. Beautifully filmed, Harakiri is a harrowing journey filled with gut-wrenching (pun somewhat intended) brutality, poignantly heartbreaking scenes, and a man driven beyond his limits.
An excoriating look at the effects of political hypocrisy and class divisions, Harakir is a film not be missed.
This review of Harakiri (1962) was written by Lillian M on 13 Jan 2009.
Harakiri has generally received very positive reviews.
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