Chushingura [VHS]
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VHS Movie Reviews of Chushingura [VHS]
Movie Review: Sheer greatness
Summary: 5 Stars
If you live long enough to see the opening sequence of "47 Ronin", you may die happy: for you have witnessed the greatness of the motion picture form as pure art. Some say that if nothing survived of the life and teaching of Christ but the "Sermon on the Mount", we would still be able to grasp the gist of his message. So it is with "47 Ronin" and motion pictures: if you only ever see the first ten minutes of this flick and never see another movie for the rest of your life, you will be in a position to understand the limitations and advantages of cinema as art. On the surface, the morality play carries some wonderful, solid truths about loyalty. But what lies underneath the surface, and trusted to the care of the viewer's own sensibility, is something more precious: a bit of life, depicted in its glory and misery, through Mizoguchi's iris.Movie Review: A touching telling of the 47 Ronin story
Summary: 4 Stars
This is an excellent film relating the true story of the 47 vassals of the Asano family who avenged their dead lord. The story is briefly as follows: in 1701, Lord Asano, ruler of a section of western Japan, was grievously insulted by Lord Kira while in the Shogun's castle. Asano attacked Kira with his sword to avenge the insult, wounding Kira slightly. For drawing his sword in the castle, Lord Asano was forced to commit seppuku (suicide with a sword) and his domain was confiscated by the government. His samurai warriors were out of their jobs, and 47 of them, under Chamberlain Oishi, united to avenge their master on Lord Kira. For taking the law into their own hands, they too were forced to commit seppuku. This film is very good, and can only be criticized on the grounds that it moves quite slowly. However, it is a fine film overall; I've watched it several times and still enjoy it.Movie Review: Magnificent
Summary: 5 Stars
A truely superb film, possibly only bettered by Seven Samurai. Wonderfully shot,with great acting, the story moves along beautifully to a magnificent climax. If you love Seven Samurai then you will love this. I cannot recommend it strongly enough.Movie Review: Beautiful, but like moss, it grows slowly.
Summary: 4 Stars
I have read book adaptations of the 47 Ronin story and would strongly reccomend this course to any one intending to see this film. I t will help to fill in some of the gaps in the story and answer some basic questions like, "Why is no one seen riding a horse in the film?" I thought that the story moved a tad too slowly in parts. In others, it rushed through establishing narratives for interesting characters, particularly the one played by Mifume! I also somewhat expected the Kira character to be evil and decadent, but also a seasoned and brave swordsman, not a broken down old man. In the aftermath on the raid on Kira's compound, I looked forward to another 1/2 hour of movie showing the popular support for the Asano warriors and the subsequent mass seppku, and all I get is a little postscript! I understand that the B&W wersion from the 30s is better, but I have never seen it.Movie Review: What an Amazing Film!!
Summary: 5 Stars
WOW!! What a great movie this is! Do yourself a favor and buy this DVD!! And pick up Seven Samurai (Criterion DVD) too. Well worthy the money you spend.