Review of Rashomon (1950) by Dane P — 13 Jul 2015
Back in 1950, Akira Kurosawa changed and challenged the grammar of filmmaking with Rashomon, and its foray into the unknown. Few have managed to match his efforts since; the film would've been unlike anything anybody had ever seen before. And even today, its intricate mastery and majesty will envelop the film-literate with awe.
Rashomon is a movie of multiple truths and myth-making, raising the idea of whether or not the camera can be truly subjective. Visually and narratively innovative, Rashomon ranks amongst Kurosawa's most accomplished and definitive films; the auteur's artistic background lingering over his frames, which tend to mimic both Western and Eastern styles of painting.
Many films are great, and many films are influential, but Rashomon holds the lasting power of an entire film movement within a mere 88 mins. Essential cinema.
This review of Rashomon (1950) was written by Dane P on 13 Jul 2015.
Rashomon has generally received very positive reviews.
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