Review of Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985) by Sherwin L — 13 May 2011

"All truth must conform to music.".

This review of Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985) was written by Sherwin L on 13 May 2011.

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

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By Ray H (322) on 23 Mar 2014

This is the only movie I have walked out on during its showing. really, and I mean really not my cup of tea…

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By Art S (1,002) on 17 Apr 2014

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 Tsubaki S (265) on 16 Jul 2011

Mishima's life, and all it's contradictions, is perfectly captured by Schrader in a biopic done right…

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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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It's ironic, it was deadly ironic because it cost him his life, that Yukio Mishima, like many other right-wingers, saw and labeled the left…

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By Reece L (510) on 14 Jun 2015

It's a triumph for Schrader, using a unconventional narrative for exploring the life and work of such an unconventional man works wonderfully…

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By Edith N (976) on 21 Aug 2011

Spectacular and stunning! Everything about this art-film is impeccable and eye-popping! One of my top-10 all-time favorites…

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