Review of Ran (1985) by Alistair L — 18 Mar 2009
Maybe this is why I've never got on with Shakespeare. A dying warlord hands his title to one of his three sons prompting a power struggle. Yet there's nobody to root for or get behind. There's the subplot of the blind man and the wronged girl - both of which serve only to allow more melodrama, and I haven't even got to the frankly irritating scenes of the aging warlord overacting his arse off.
It's very theatrical but far from entertaining. Nice battle scenes though.
This review of Ran (1985) was written by Alistair L on 18 Mar 2009.
Ran has generally received very positive reviews.
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