Review of Ran (1985) by K S — 19 Apr 2008
Kurosawa adds such an eveloping amount of visuals to his films and Ran is no exception. This King Lear adaptation is easily a candidate for one of the best pictures to be made in the past 25 years.
The emphasis is on family, losing your identity and regaining what was lost. Behind this is a mix of some of the most epic music and settings caught on camera. To me, the defining shot of this film comes after Lord Hideotora is exiled to the weeping landscape while standing in the fortress gate entrance. The soldiers watch as the disillusioned old man struggles to realize the severity of his plight. The palace burns in a firey inferno in the background. This is required viewing.
This review of Ran (1985) was written by K S on 19 Apr 2008.
Ran has generally received very positive reviews.
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