The Seven Samurai (1954)

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The Seven Samurai recommended By: Dillon M. in Stillwater, OK

Viewing Source: Dan J. in Stillwater, OK

Review: This is a Japanese tale of a small group of farmers who are tired of being raided by bandits, so they decide to hire samurai. They can't afford to pay them much, and as a result, the seven individuals who agree to help are an eclectic mix of personalities and abilities. Although the film seems to be a bit behind in technological advantages for its time (particularly sound quality), it makes up for it with an intriguing story and interesting characters. The movie is about 3 1/2 hours long, and yet I was left wanting more, a credit to the writing and directing of the movie legend Akira Kurosawa. Excellent acting, score, and sets/props add to this hands-down Japanese classic. -JNJ

Director: Akira Kurosawa

Cast: Takashi Shimura, Toshirô Mifune, Yoshio Inaba, Seiji Miyaguchi, Minoru Chiaki, Daisuke Katô, Isao Kimura, Keiko Tsushima, Yukiko Shimazaki, Kamatari Fujiwara

Genre: Action Adventure Drama

1) Acting Performance8

2) Appeal of Cast6

3) Quality of Written Dialogue8

4) Original or Memorable Story8

5) Soundtrack and Score8

6) Sound Effects / "In Sync" Dialogue (Sound Editing)6

7) Cinematography / Visual Effects / Choreography, etc.7

8) Costumes / Makeup, etc.7

9) Sets / Props, etc.8

10) Direction / Editing (Overall Mood)8

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