Review of High and Low (1963) by Jacob G — 06 Aug 2011
Corporate drama-slash-detective story, High and Low is the first film I've seen from Kurosawa which doesn't feature samurai and/or feudal Japanese politics. Kurosawa does a fine job with High and Low, although Toshiro Mifune's talents seem to be wasted a bit here.
(He doesn't do a bad job, per se, but his character definitely lacks the power of his samurai roles.) Fortunately, powerful performances ARE found in the characters of the main policemen and the villain.
High and Low is a slow burning film--it takes its time developing the plot. The first half of the film feels rather like a theatrical play as the setting is limited and the "action" is found in the dialogues.
The latter half of the film is high on the detecting end, complete with tailings of suspects and murders.
This review of High and Low (1963) was written by Jacob G on 06 Aug 2011.
High and Low has generally received very positive reviews.
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