Review of Rashomon (1950) by Charlie H — 19 Jul 2017
Rashomon masters inventive, backwards storytelling (you thought Memento did it first?). It's a cynical commentary on deceit and self-image. Throughout Rashomon is a prevalent feeling of unease - a sense that all is not what it seems.
It trusts audiences to make their own deductions. Rashomon's rhythmic, cryptic storytelling and the astonishingly good acting continue to hypnotise western audiences. It is so un-Hollywood. You cannot be a film fan and not watch Rashomon at least once.
If you watch it 50 times, you'll get something new from it each time.
This review of Rashomon (1950) was written by Charlie H on 19 Jul 2017.
Rashomon has generally received very positive reviews.
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