Which Criterion pre-order?
02-14-02, 02:29 PM
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Haven't seen Fireman's Ball, so I can't comment, but here is my take on Rashomon:
First thing is first, how you feel about Kurosawa will determine this. I have seen many of his films (Rashomon, Throne of Blood, Ran, Seven Samurai, High and Low, Sanjuro, Yojimbo, Dreams), and I have yet to see one I haven't liked. I recognize his immense talent and appreciate all his films, though they do not have much rewatchability to me. Of the ones that I have seen I would say Ran is the most rewatchable and the only one that I would purchase. I would also say that out of the rest, Rashomon is probably my favorite. While I wouldn't purchase it myself, I liked it better than any other (aside from Ran.) So, basically, if you are a Kurosawa fan and own any of his other movies, or would like to, I would say go ahead and buy it, it is one of his better ones. And I suppose with Criterion doing the special edition, you really can't go wrong.
Hope that helps,
Dan
First thing is first, how you feel about Kurosawa will determine this. I have seen many of his films (Rashomon, Throne of Blood, Ran, Seven Samurai, High and Low, Sanjuro, Yojimbo, Dreams), and I have yet to see one I haven't liked. I recognize his immense talent and appreciate all his films, though they do not have much rewatchability to me. Of the ones that I have seen I would say Ran is the most rewatchable and the only one that I would purchase. I would also say that out of the rest, Rashomon is probably my favorite. While I wouldn't purchase it myself, I liked it better than any other (aside from Ran.) So, basically, if you are a Kurosawa fan and own any of his other movies, or would like to, I would say go ahead and buy it, it is one of his better ones. And I suppose with Criterion doing the special edition, you really can't go wrong.
Hope that helps,
Dan
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02-14-02, 03:34 PM
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Haven't seen Fireman's Ball either, but I have no reservation about advising you to buy Rashomon . I think it is actually Kurosawa's best film, although my favorite is Dodes Ka-Den .
Given that Kurosawa is one of the best directors in history, and this is one of his masterworks, it is a must own.
Given that Kurosawa is one of the best directors in history, and this is one of his masterworks, it is a must own.
02-16-02, 10:17 AM
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As a Kurosawa fanatic I must say Rashomon, which I have never seen for some odd reason. I guess I am waiting for a priceless GEM in the mail. However, I love Milos Forman's work, so I am getting this too. In this case, I believe my voice is not much to listen too, but Kurosawa is a sure card to play. 
