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8.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 23 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 21 out of 23
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  1. PatC.
    Jan 5, 2004
    9
    It's hard to go wrong with King Lear, the perfect drama with all the elements of personal and political conflict. But the emphasis shifts to the spectacle of moving units of different color-themed troops about, overshadowing the laborously developed characters. In the "Seven Samurai" and "Hidden Fortress," Kurosawa didn't let the action overshadow the characters.
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  2. DanC.
    May 5, 2004
    10
    Akira Kurosawa is a genius!
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  3. PeterR.R.
    Jan 25, 2001
    8
    Not the best of Kurosawa's films. Still, even at his worst, the old master had a firm grasp on the story.
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  4. DanielZ.
    Apr 16, 2003
    10
    A later film by Akira, the film shows off his maturiuty and his true dedication to movie-making!! A master piece!!
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  5. Mr.Hankey
    Mar 22, 2006
    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.… Expand
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  6. DavidB.
    Aug 23, 2003
    10
    Chuck steven knows nothing about Kurosawa or what this man did. This is one of his greatest films behind the seven samurai. It is just that we are ignorant americans who would rather see trash than enjoy art.
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  7. YoonC.
    Sep 21, 2003
    9
    The first 50 minutes are among the greatest Kurosawa ever filmed. The battle scene that climaxes the story into the next stage is perhaps the most brilliant meshing of the epic beauty and the sheer horror of grand warfare. It's also a vision of cold war between Hidetora's two sons. Though ostensibly defeating Hidetora's men, they are clearly flexing their military muscles at one another. However, following this scene Hidetora becomes a zero, just a white face painted Noh abstraction slumped in self pity and the movie lacks a dramatic center. Still, the many intrigues among the powers-that-be for supreme power, vengeance, and personal vanity keep it moving forward and culminates in a grand finale. … Expand
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Metascore
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
  1. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Desmond Ryan
    100
    The triumphant masterpiece of Akira Kurosawa's fertile twilight.
  2. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Bob Graham
    100
    As close to perfect as filmmaking gets.
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  3. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Amy Taubin
    80
    A magisterial film, but not quite a great one.
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