Review of Kwaidan (1965) by Adam Z — 16 Oct 2009
Over three hours long, "Kwaidan" has drama so thick you can cut it with a knife. The colors...the rustling of leaves...a music score almost non-existent except for Buddhist bells--literally breathtaking.
Comprised of four Japanese ghost stories, "Kwaidan"s suspenseful narration is enough to make you hold your breath. And the beauty of the cinematography...Oh my God, it brought tears to my eyes.
This is one of those films you need to experience on the big screen to let it overcome you. This is further enhanced through the emotions expressed through the actors' eyes during long moments of silence, proving that great acting doesn't necessarily require dialogue.
The mythological elements are literally foreign to American audiences, creating an other worldly atmosphere. Haunting and fantastic, this movie shows blood and spectacle do not equal a good horror movie.
Sometimes, it can be packaged in art.
This review of Kwaidan (1965) was written by Adam Z on 16 Oct 2009.
Kwaidan has generally received very positive reviews.
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