Review of Rashomon (1950) by Josh Larsen for LarsenOnFilm — 05 May 1953
Rashomon is a movie of ideas first and foremost. There is little room for subtext here. Matters of truth and human nature are debated in an anguished, grandiose acting style that can be jarring to contemporary, Western eyes.
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This review of Rashomon (1950) was written by Josh Larsen and published by LarsenOnFilm on 05 May 1953.
Rashomon has generally received very positive reviews.
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