Seven Samurai (Criterion Collection Spine #2) | Best Samurai Film ... No Epic ever.

Seven Samurai (Criterion Collection Spine #2) | Often imitated but the original is still the best

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highly recommended

A desperate village hires seven samurai to protect it from marauders in this crown jewel of Japanese cinema. No other film so seamlessly weaves philosophy and entertainment, delicate human emotions and relentless action. Featuring Japan's legendary star, the great Toshiro Mifune, Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai is an inspired epic a triumph of art, and an unforgettable three-hour ride.

Best Samurai Film ... No Epic ever.

Yea I know what your thinking and yea this DVD is Pricey (Seven Samurai - 3 Disc Remastered Edition Criterion Collection). But The transfer is great, the special features are sweet, and I believe this is the best possible version of Kurosawa's most influential / exciting film ever. If you are new to Kurosawa this film is a perfect treat to cut your teeth on. Great story, characters, and Plot combined with excellent cinematography add up to one excellent buy.

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Often imitated but the original is still the best

Hollywood remade the 7 Samurai and called it the Magnificent 7. This was also a good film but the original is still the best. One can learn a lot about Japanese culture by watching it. The villagers also go to the village elder for advice. The hired Samurai village protectors count the number of bandits and assume that they have to fight every last one. They know that none of them will run away, even if the face certain defeat. I guess there is even honor amongst thieves. The love story only constitutes a few scenes, but the class differences between a farmer girl and a samurai determine the end result. Another lesson, love doesn't conquer all and in fact such a union will result in tragedy and unhappiness. Of course the craftsmenship of the film itself is stellar.

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Don't Stop Here

Remarkable film. Just don't forget that there's more Kurosawa to be had. Amazon has a Yojimbo & Sanjuro set for sale also that's absolutely stunning. The other 450 reviewers have pretty much said all that can be said about a movie. This is just a friendly reminder to keep exploring.

THE Masterpiece

Tension in all aspects best illustrates "The Seven" Warriors without masters who sell out to farmers. Even sexual tension grips the youngest who survives the battle, only to surrender to the true winners. The American rip-off does not hold a candle to the actors, action, or message. Hollywood still can not get it perfect as "The Seven" is perfection and greatness. Swords beaten into plows!

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Truly amazing

Nothing less than incredible. My fiancee and I loved every minute. Definitely worth sitting down for the whole 3 1/2 hours of this movie.

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