tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2746502363551524682.post6224323988389067832..comments2024-03-27T18:40:05.920+02:00Comments on TSorensen 1001 movie blog: The Seven Samurai (Shichinin no Samurai) (1954)TSorensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12208153011927807857noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2746502363551524682.post-81656929066109071542015-09-27T03:08:42.453+03:002015-09-27T03:08:42.453+03:00I'm watching and re-watching the Kurosawa movi...I'm watching and re-watching the Kurosawa movies too and The Seven Samurai is just as good the fourth time as the first. 1001: A Film Odyssey is produced, directed and written by Chris, a librarian.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04803620768028761898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2746502363551524682.post-63126021771018282242015-09-01T13:13:51.494+03:002015-09-01T13:13:51.494+03:00I think the only Kurosawa movies I knew going into...I think the only Kurosawa movies I knew going into this project were Seven Samurai and Ran. It is so great to find this entire treasure throve of Kurosawa films and I look forward to every one of them.<br />TSorensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12208153011927807857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2746502363551524682.post-19892609109225328382015-09-01T13:11:35.954+03:002015-09-01T13:11:35.954+03:00Haha, Ran is a few years down the line.
But meanw...Haha, Ran is a few years down the line. <br />But meanwhile there are quite a few Kurosawa movies waiting and I expect them to be good as well.TSorensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12208153011927807857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2746502363551524682.post-65938325334426107152015-09-01T07:58:08.800+03:002015-09-01T07:58:08.800+03:00I love Kurosawa's films as a rule, and this is...I love Kurosawa's films as a rule, and this is one of his great ones. You might find some Kurosawa you like as much as this one, but you won't find one better than this.<br /><br />I agree with Chip on Throne of Blood. That is my favorite Kurosawa film, although I consider The Seven Samurai to be as good.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2746502363551524682.post-46286340993896570292015-09-01T02:23:30.830+03:002015-09-01T02:23:30.830+03:00This comment has been removed by the author.Adolytsihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12266038228108057617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2746502363551524682.post-33092127841885463522015-09-01T02:23:03.206+03:002015-09-01T02:23:03.206+03:00You've got quite a while to go, but I'll b...You've got quite a while to go, but I'll be looking forward to your reaction to Kurosawa's Ran. I'd probably say Seven Samurai is the greater film, but only just above Ran, and my personal preferences would have the two switched in my own head.Adolytsihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12266038228108057617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2746502363551524682.post-60709816620245805502015-08-31T21:19:44.098+03:002015-08-31T21:19:44.098+03:00It may well have been the full version I saw back....It may well have been the full version I saw back. It certainly did not feel long, nor did it this time round. <br />The version I got is the BFI version and it is perfectly crisp. There is no commentary track, but a very good essay on the Kurosawa and Seven Samurai. In fact the entire box set is pretty awesome.<br />I will read your review and let you know what I think. TSorensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12208153011927807857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2746502363551524682.post-77963040546882686082015-08-31T21:15:30.974+03:002015-08-31T21:15:30.974+03:00Yes, amazing that this is the same actor. That sho...Yes, amazing that this is the same actor. That shows real acting talent. He was pretty good in Ikiru.<br />The trouble with watching something which supposed to be the best is that everything else will be downhill, but hopefully only a little.TSorensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12208153011927807857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2746502363551524682.post-70114462802265158382015-08-31T18:53:14.490+03:002015-08-31T18:53:14.490+03:00I consider this nothing less than the greatest non...I consider this nothing less than the greatest non-English language film ever made. Even it's American remake is consider a classic (The Magnificent Seven).<br /><br />I've watched Seven Samurai multiple times and I've never once been bored or noticed the three hours passing. I'd bet that you saw the full version before, but also didn't notice the time passing and so didn't remember the length.<br /><br />If you have the Criterion version watch the movie again with the commentary track. It's well worth the time.<br /><br />Here's my review, if you are interested: http://tipsfromchip.blogspot.com/2011/10/movie-seven-samurai-1954.html<br /><br />In regards to Kurosawa movies you have ahead of you Throne of Blood approaches this one. Even though it's adapted for the Japanese Noh style it's still the best adaptation of Macbeth I have ever seen.Chip Laryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787403805554027107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2746502363551524682.post-10644526077930437362015-08-31T18:49:05.158+03:002015-08-31T18:49:05.158+03:00Great review. I would say that this is Kurosawa&#...Great review. I would say that this is Kurosawa's best though there are some fantastic films right behind it. It is amazing how fast the film always goes by for me. Sometimes I have gone in thinking I will break up the film at the intermission but I always watch through right to the end. <br /><br />I saw Ikiru yesterday. Isn't it amazing that the same actor played Watanabe and Kambei? Shimura is such a great actor.marie_dresslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06334550550983418668noreply@blogger.com