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By Stephen E (810) on 28 Apr 2013

On a visual level, Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters is a success because of John Bailey's able cinematography, Philip Glass's musical genius,…

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By Benjamin W (694) on 18 Apr 2013

A very artistic juxtaposition of a writer/artist and his work…

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By Al M (1,263) on 07 Feb 2013

Based on both the life and the works of Japan's great modernist writer Yukio Misihima, Paul Schrader's pseudo-biopic alternates between fact…

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By Darryl S (201) on 21 Dec 2012

One of my top-10 all-time favorite films! Visually splendiferous!! Philip Glass' score is sublime and resplendent…

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By Jonathan S (1,990) on 02 Dec 2012

Bizarre and beautiful and then bizarre again, but still pretty beautiful…

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By Tony B (947) on 01 Jun 2012

A visually visceral roller-coaster ride into the mind of Yukio Mishima…

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By Will E (161) on 11 Mar 2012

Amazing film, with one of the best soundtracks ever created. A truly monumental tribute to one of Japan's most fascinating novelists…

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Review of Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985)

By Adam G (845) on 08 Jan 2012

I've tried watching this many times, but its just not my thing. I always fall asleep…

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By G S (63) on 26 Dec 2011

Although at times theatrical and experimental with the camera, yet the composition of the frames are always clear and concise…

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Review of Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985)

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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Review of Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985)

By Mark H (1,764) on 25 Nov 2011

Paul Schrader's Mishima is a landmark film, the story of a successful writer who built a private army, created tensions with left wing society,…

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Review of Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985)

By David S (4,459) on 15 Nov 2011

Beautifully done, Shrader's Mishima takes every right turn in its portrayal of writer/imperialist/dreamer/madman…

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Review of Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985)

By Emily R (333) on 06 Nov 2011

One of the best movies I've ever seen. For realz…

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By Kenneth L (949) on 24 Sep 2011

Well, it's kind of a cliche thing to say, but this seriously is a movie like no other…

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Review of Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985)

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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By Stefanos T (84) on 11 Aug 2011

I got the feeling I would be able to appreciate this film better if I were actually familiar with Mishima's works rather than just the insane…

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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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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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Review of Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985)

By Sherief Z (48) on 31 May 2011

Ken Ogata plays my favorite author, Mishima, showcasing him in a variety of different lights. Beautiful film…

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Review of Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985)

By Sherwin L (102) on 13 May 2011

All truth must conform to music…

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