Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Samurai Rebellion

Japanese master Masaki Kobayashi's only collaboration with the legend Toshirô Mifune is one of the most humane and heartbreaking of the Samurai films. The story set again in feudal Japan concerns an aging Samurai who tries to fight the corrupt lord when he wants his mistress back after she has been married to the Samurai's son. Brilliantly written with outstanding performances by an amazing cast and crew make this film a masterpiece where action and drama shine equally. Yôko Tsukasa is pitch perfect and absolutely stunning as the woman at the center of this story who's the heart while Mifune is the soul of this amazing masterpiece. Takeshi Katô holds his own as the son among the greats while Tatsuya Nakadai provides crucial support to the story. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.

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