Kurosawa's "Seven Samurai"

[solinvictus]

That's one of the best movies of all time. I know it's over 3 hours, but it uses the time well to develop characters and build on the story. I was really impressed and will likely buy it soon.

[NightTrain]

1. It's an excellent film!

Easily one of my two or three favorite Kurosawa films, along with "Rashomon" and "Ran."

[oneighty]

2. Is this a remake?

I saw 'Seven Samurai' About 1953 or so in Japan.

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[morningglory]

7. Doesn't need to be remade, it is as fresh as ever. n/t

[solinvictus]

10. 1954 Version

It was the original. I understand there's a remake of it that came out in Japan a few years back. I saw a great movie on cable a couple of years ago called "Heaven and Earth". It was about two feuding warlords.

[Kagemusha]

3. I'm going to be collecting them all within a few months.

I'm using the money I've gained from my maturing career as a J>E translator to good use. Perhaps someday I'll even translate films. I've heard too many good things about Kurosawa's work to pass it up now that I'm getting a steady income flow.

[Kathy in Cambridge]

4. It was on IFC this morning

It truly was a great film. I stop and watch it whenever it's on.

[terrya]

5. I've only seen the film that was a remake: "The Magnificent Seven"

I liked the American version, but I must rent Kurosawa's orignial. I've never seen any of Kurosawa's films, actually.

Terry

[GOPisEvil]

6. Rent Yojimbo, too.

It inspired "A Fistful of Dollars".

[Eccho]

9. Many of his films have been inspirations for filmakers.

Hidden Fortress was the inspiration for Star Wars.

[morningglory]

8. Dursu Usala is a great film. Must see. n/t

[DS1]

11. nevermind

I must be really tired