Gate of Hell positive review

2022-02-07 14:45
"Gate of Hell" has played a great role in helping European and American audiences to understand the ancient Japanese folk customs and the national style of Japanese movies. From the perspective of Japanese film art history, "Gate of Hell" can be regarded as an outstanding reproduction of natural colors. 
"Gate of Hell" focuses more on the torture of human nature and is a warning to the loss of control of desire. After the film "Rashomon", "Gate of Hell" continues the theme of human nature, but the film focuses more on the distorting influence of uncontrolled selfish desires on human nature. 
The composition and color of the movie screen of "Gate of Hell" are more suitable for the taste of Western audiences. The footage of the film is also rich in painting. The court costumes of the Heian Dynasty are gorgeous and noble, representing the ultimate beauty of traditional Japanese feudal times. In the film, when Sheng Yuan broke through the siege, he saw the head of Xinxi, a close minister next to Baihe Yuanyuan, a powerful minister of the Qing Sheng faction, hanging above the Gate of Hell in Faxing Temple. The director uses this real shot to show his overall understanding of Japanese history. The title of the film is not as bland as the original work of the novel "Kassa and Her Husband", but is about struggling in the war. people expressed their deep sympathy. The samurai armor, swords, weapons, flags, and buildings displayed in the film are all exquisite works of art, and the mysterious oriental beauty is perfectly displayed in front of the world audience.  .
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  • Frederic 2022-03-20 09:02:53

    It is rare for Japan to be able to make such a color film after a few years of defeat. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. Although Sheng Yuan is very loyal to his master and even doesn't recognize his rebellious brother, he is blinded by love, hot-headed, stubborn, possessive, and short-tempered. Sheng Yuan knew of manslaughter and wanted to kill himself. Du said that people could not be resurrected from the dead, so Sheng Yuan cut off his hair and became a monk.

  • Maxine 2022-04-20 09:02:32

    Starting from the lust of the samurai, the film metaphors the disorder of desire and ethics in the times of war, and the heroine's sacrifice of life brings ethics back to the original point. Although the story of this film lacks delicate turning points, the theme is quite shocking, and the art design is extremely delicate, showing a classical oriental charm. This film is also the first film in Japan to win the Oscar for best foreign language film and the Palme d’Or at the same time.

Gate of Hell quotes

  • Kesa: [after Moritoo grabs her in a strong embrace] What are you doing?

    Moritoo Endô: You refuse no matter what?

    Kesa: Yes.

    Moritoo Endô: Then I'm ready. You're mine now!

    Kesa: No matter what you say, female virtue won't allow it.

    Moritoo Endô: Drop your husband. Leave Wataru.

    Kesa: I can't do that.

    Moritoo Endô: Why can't you? I, Moritoo, will slay Wataru. I won't stop with Wataru. If needed, your aunt too. I might have to kill you too!

    Kesa: [the camera moves in for an intense close-up of Kesa] Are you ready to do all that? Do you want me that much?

    Moritoo Endô: I want you. I can't live without you. What do you say? Can't you grant my wish? Eh? Why don't you answer? Do you want Wataru, yourself, and your aunt all dead? Kesa! It all depends on your answer now.

  • Moritoo Endô: [to Kesa's aunt] If you take a step outside tonight, I'll lop off your head!

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