Review of Ikiru (1952) by Danny L — 08 May 2012

I felt different after I watched this movie.

This review of Ikiru (1952) was written by Danny L on 08 May 2012.

Ikiru has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Antonius B (353) on 20 Jan 2017

A tour-de-force, one of those few movies that can potentially alter the course of your life…

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By Sebastian O (208) on 05 Apr 2016

I'm still pretty unfamiliar with Akira Kurosawa's work as this is only my third film from the man. We follow a dying man…

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By Thomas D (636) on 29 Mar 2017

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By Kane D (26) on 01 Jan 2014

It's a perfect film. It's entertaing and powerful…

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By Dorianator F (445) on 03 Jan 2014

Fantastic film. Very beautiful and emotional. It's a good film about a man's reflection of life when he gets to the end of his life…

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