Hidden Fortress

Year: 1958

Grade: B

Country: Japan

Director: Kurosawa

Review

a good road film, but wasn’t great upon first viewing. i’ve heard that the visual style of this film is what sets it apart, but i’m not a film major so i don’t know if i’m even able to comment on that. there certainly were some good shots, but like i said – not great. mifune’s character was less comic than the other roles i’ve seen him play. the two peasants seemed to be the focus thematically and also provided comic relief. i don’t think kurosawa has ever had an actor who hasn’t played a part well.