Review of Harakiri (1962) by Cody H — 15 Jan 2008
Wow, this movie took the whole Samurai Bushido (code of honor) and just flipped it on its head. Incredible performances and moving story makes this one of my most favorite Samurai films up even with the best of Kurosawa! Very intense and full of tragedy gives this movie the ingredients for a timeless masterpiece.
The film gives raise to many issues that are reflected not only in feudal Japan but the Japan of today. Proves the utter hypocrisy of what it meant to be a Samurai. The ending is utterly amazing as are the remarkable performances from some of the most remarkable actors in Japanese film history.
They don't make em like this anymore. Truly amazing anti-samurai film.
This review of Harakiri (1962) was written by Cody H on 15 Jan 2008.
Harakiri has generally received very positive reviews.
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