Review of Kagemusha (1980) by Aaron A — 12 Dec 2010
The shadow of a man can never stand up and walk on its own.
A thief is spared a death sentence by agreeing to be the Daimyo's impersonator.
Kagemusha is a triumph of images. Whether it be the natural landscape or the cloths on the samurai's back, the film is full of colors and images that will impress you. This film shows that CG isn't required to make outrageously pretty scenery; and the lack of CG coupled with the way the film accurately depicts a royal japanese family's lifestyle greatly helps in transporting us all back to feudal japan.
If it were not for the repetition of the scrip, this could have been yet another of the great Kurosawa's masterpieces. As is, it is merely a reminder of the genius of one of cinemas most distinguished artists.
This review of Kagemusha (1980) was written by Aaron A on 12 Dec 2010.
Kagemusha has generally received very positive reviews.
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