Ah, revenge. A genre that's been limited to films offering nothing more than a series of gruesome kills as the bloodlusting viewers cheer on. Although Akira Kurosawa's "The Bad Sleep Well" shares more in common with a typical classical noir picture, it's hero isn't remarkably dif... ...( read more )
This is the first of Kurosawa's contemporary stories I have seen, and once again the visual style and composition is remarkable, melding his unique style with the shadowy world of Film Noir. The plot is a variation on the themes of Hamlet set in the corrupt underbelly of corporat... ...( read more )
High class Kurosawa. Fresh, interesting characters and a darkly twisted plot, superimposed on involving corporate drama, make for a multilayered and frequently successful movie. Granted, he rarely cuts the fat, with long lingering shots and deliberate pacing, so honestly I feel l... ...( read more )
incredible. kurosawa never ceases to amaze me. this is considered one of kurosawas least appreciated films but its so perfect. tashiro mifune offers up another brilliant performance. kurosawa is known for his period films but this one takes place around 1960 when the film was... ...( read more )
It takes a certain type person to enjoy a Criterion Collection movie, lets face it if Spiderman, Terminator, Or Lion King is your favorite movie, its very doubtful you will in enjoy a Criterion Collection movie. This one is no exception. A great movie but you must read subtitles ... ...( read more )
Film noir qui traite de la corruption dans les hautes sphères industrielles japonaises. Kurosawa n'y va pas de main morte et s'inspire de divers cas réels pour construire un récit puissant qui dénonce une réalité trop souvent ignorée et qui prenait de plus en plus de place à l'ép... ...( read more )
Mifune brings the house down. Did the opening wedding inspire Coppola's opening for the original Godfather? I can totally see it
A modern variation of the Hamlet story. Proof that Toshiro Mifune has range. This is a complex and original crime film with an unforgettable ending.
An almost unrecognizable Toshiro Mifune tries to avenge the death of his estranged father in this Hamlet-esque tale set in the 1960's world of Japanese business. The story is pretty interesting, and Mifune is as solid as ever, but some overacting (not by Mifune) and the overlong ... ...( read more )
I know, it's Kurosawa. Just because the director is dead and japanese and the criterion collection picked it up does not a good film make. (Remember, criterion has Armageddon for god knows what reason.) Mifune Toshiro (whom I love in certain roles) and company always shout their ... ...( read more )
Kurosawa version of Hamlet!! Noting else to said, one of the most underrated movie of Akira Kurosawa! I you must see.
A powerful retelling of Hamlet in noir style. My only complaint is that it ends on a wimper instead of a bang.
kurosawa's take on hamlet is among his most refined works simply for the style in which it's presented, mifune and shimura once again have beautiful collaboration, an underrated adaptation but still a classic
Buen thriller psicológico del maestro. Toshiro Mifune, excepcional como siempre. Venganza y final infeliz.
Starts off bit slow, but it gets quicker as the film goes. The story (which is partially based on Hamlet) is great. The ending was wonderful.
It's Hamlet. By Kurosawa. Set in postwar corporate Japan. And Toshirô Mifune is Hamlet. I could practically give this 5 stars before even watching it. Kurosawa once again lives up to my exceedingly high expectations of him. Part Shakespeare, part film noir, with an exceptio... ...( read more )
