Review of Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985) by Evan J — 15 Oct 2016

Paul Schrader actually directed a good movie!

This review of Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985) was written by Evan J on 15 Oct 2016.

Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Paul P (1,688) on 17 Dec 2011

One of the best biopics i've seen and easily the most unconventional. This movie is so unbelievably fascinating…

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By Jason A (950) on 19 Jul 2011

The process of which the story of this man is revealed is absolutely amazing, especially to me, someone who has never heard of him before…

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I've only read one of Yukio Mishima's novels (Temple of the Golden Pavillion) and it's dark and complex…

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By Benjamin W (694) on 18 Apr 2013

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A Life in Four Chapters is an example of an artistic expression so compelling that it - perhaps particularly for more distant Western observers…

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