Review of Ran (1985) by Ken S — 06 Feb 2008
This retelling of King Lear is a cornucopia of lush colors and textures. From the Kabuki theatrics to the immense & bloody battles, Ran delivers on all cylinders.
Kurosawa's deep appreciation of John Ford can be seen through out this film. His use of master shots and landscapes allows the viewer to actually understand the tactics being used in the battles. A refreshing change from the "everything's a closeup" phase current cinema seems to be in.
This review of Ran (1985) was written by Ken S on 06 Feb 2008.
Ran has generally received very positive reviews.
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