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90 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 11 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Desmond Ryan
    100
    The triumphant masterpiece of Akira Kurosawa's fertile twilight.
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  2. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Bob Graham
    100
    As close to perfect as filmmaking gets.
  3. San Francisco Examiner
    Reviewed by: G. Allen Johnson
    100
    Kurosawa pulled out all the stops with Ran, his obsession with loyalty and his love of expressionistic film techniques allowed to roam freely.
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  4. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Frank Lovece
    100
    Stands separate from the rest, in a pantheon, a true cinematic masterwork of sight, sound, intelligence, and most importantly--passion.
  5. Austin Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Marc Savlov
    100
    One of the 10 best films ever made, period.
  6. Portland Oregonian
    Reviewed by: Shawn Levy
    100
    The adaptation of "King Lear" to feudal Japan is an extraordinary spectacle.
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  7. Variety
    Reviewed by: Staff (not credited)
    100
    A dazzlingly successful addition to his (Kurosawa's) distinguished career.
  8. Mr. Showbiz
    Reviewed by: F. X. Feeney
    95
    The Japanese title means chaos, and that is what is let loose when a powerful king foolishly tries to release the reins of power, in the hopes of enjoying a peaceful old age.
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  9. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Rosenbaum
    90
    A stunning achievement in epic cinema.
  10. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Amy Taubin
    80
    A magisterial film, but not quite a great one.
  11. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Chuck Stephens
    50
    Save for one startlingly staged battle sequence. . .might as well have been titled "Also Ran."
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8.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Mr.Hankey
    10
    Akira Kurosawa was a visionary his work was the best a japanese director has ever put out. Yes this is based on King Lear and is a genius copy as well. The sequences of violence show the different customs that japan had and also the conflict between the sons and the father was shown amazingly. The fact is you will never find a better japanese film besides Ran and Seven Samurai in your life and if you do you better post a review because I would like to know.… Full Review »
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