Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai
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76 out of 100

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9.1 out of 10

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  • Summary: Revenge, honor and disgrace collide when a samurai's request to commit ritual suicide leads to a tense showdown with his feudal lord. [Tribeca Film]

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: G. Allen Johnson
    Aug 16, 2012
    100
    Takashi's film is sumptuous, with rich cinematography, costumes and set design. Half the time it is a game of chess - the battle of wits between Motome and the lord. Half of the time it is a moving melodrama.
  2. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Elizabeth Weitzman
    Jul 19, 2012
    80
    Deftly weaving double plotlines, gorgeous camera work, and deep compassion, Miike contrasts ritualistic "honor" with the truly honorable, as poor but noble squires face off against powerful lords cushioned by tradition and pride.
  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: A.O. Scott
    Jul 19, 2012
    80
    More moving than shocking, it proceeds slowly and gracefully, and the few scenes of bloodshed are emotionally intense rather than showily sensational.
  4. Empire
    Reviewed by: Simon Crook
    Jul 16, 2012
    60
    If Miike's re-tune of Masaki Kobayashi's bleak samurai tale is a surprisingly subdued affair, aficionados will still find enough sword-based shenanigans to keep them engrossed.

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  1. Jayadev
    8
    It is the remake of an legendary movie to make this generation to realize the the power of sacrifice and honor. Movie is slow in parts but the thin story line holds you till last moment. A must watch for the samurai fans.… Expand

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