Review of Yojimbo (1961) by Mannie L — 20 Aug 2008
Kurosawa masterpiece. Oft imitated (two best examples are Sergio Leoni's "Fistful of Dollars" starring Clint Eastwood, and the Bruce Willis vehicle - "The Last Man Standing") but never surpassed.
Yokimbo tells the story of a wandering samurai warrior who befriends both sides of a full-on feud in a small town. He does 'favors' for each side without the other knowing - for a while - making money from their stupidity and his fighting skills.
But like all who burn the candle at both ends, eventually the warrior is caught between the gangs as they want revenge on him. Shot in vibrant B/W and having an outstanding score this is a classic by all standards.
As emotionally wrenching and it is physically violent, Yojimbo is great cinema.
This review of Yojimbo (1961) was written by Mannie L on 20 Aug 2008.
Yojimbo has generally received very positive reviews.
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