Powerful samurai movie

Lou 2022-01-20 08:03:30

Watching "Miyamoto Musashi 1" in 1954, I am deeply impressed by the power of early Japanese samurai films. This film won the 28th Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. Today’s war films and samurai films, whether global or Japanese, have strong and shocking scenes, but the height of humanity excavation and the spirit of Bushido (regardless of borders) have not been qualitatively improved due to the development of computer technology. Some are even shoddy and unbearable. In particular, Chinese costume films that have been hot in recent years, such as "Warring States", "Hongmen Banquet", "Guan Yunchang" and so on, are full of "fake big sky".

Toshiro Mifune is a movie genius. He has watched many of his films, and every role he plays has been deeply rooted in my heart. Every character he portrays is very angular and full of tension. The close-up of his eyes, his gestures, and his posture of contemplation and standing have all melted into the character. His success may be because he met many good directors such as Akira Kurosawa, or because he happened to be in the golden age of Japanese cinema, and his handsome appearance is just conducive to portraying some rugged, brave and determined characters.

It is also because of his rough appearance and even a bit sloppy appearance, which is more conducive to the meticulous and warm heart of the character he plays, forming a strong contrast, making the hearts of our audiences agitated, and even more opposite to other things. The appearance of the sheep and the heart of the snake and scorpion are in contrast. Therefore, watching the samurai movie of the golden age can make the human body feel the spiritual height of the samurai even more.

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  • Deron 2022-04-23 07:04:07

    The beauty of Inagaki Hiroshi's image has developed to the extreme. Miyamoto Musashi is hanging from a tree, and the background is absolutely blue. Sawaan sits on the side and preaches to him. This scene and a monk have a reflection of Zen. Can't help but think of Hu Jinquan's "Chivalrous Girl". But the fly in the ointment is that Hiroshi Inagaki tried his best to make the war scenes grand, but the wrong use of the camera lens caused the rare war and fighting scenes in this film to be chaotic and lose their original purpose.

  • Zola 2022-04-20 09:02:25

    "Miyamoto Musashi" This is only one of the trilogy. It cannot be singled out. It must be evaluated in combination with the complete three! Women in Japanese movies have no self-awareness and are completely dependent on men for their lives. I really feel pity for such a weak female image! Akira Kurosawa's films always revolve around one theme and one story, which is very close. This kind of movie about the life of the character is a little looser. Add some erotic elements such as bathing to add to the audience's fantasy of the heroine. The monk is carrying two radishes, vegetables and food. The picture looks much more beautiful. Green leaves and red clothes are very beautiful. Only with wisdom and noble character can we be called a complete person.

Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto quotes

  • Akemi: I wish I could be sixteen forever.

    Toji: Why?

    Akemi: That's when something wonderful happened.

  • [Takezo is suspended off the ground on a rope with his hands tied behind his back]

    Musashi Miyamoto (Takezo): Takuan! Takuan!

    Takuan Osho: What is it?

    Musashi Miyamoto (Takezo): I have something to tell you. Come closer!

    [Takuan approaches the prisoner]

    Takuan Osho: Here I am. What do you want?

    Musashi Miyamoto (Takezo): Why don't you behead me? You shame me this way! And you call yourself a priest? Don't you know how to treat a samurai? Damn fool!

    Takuan Osho: You're feisty.

    [He laughs]

    Musashi Miyamoto (Takezo): Shut up! I could have crushed you!

    Takuan Osho: Too bad you didn't.

    Musashi Miyamoto (Takezo): I surrendered believing you were a man of high virtue.

    Takuan Osho: A true sign of stupidity.

    [Takezo struggles and rages]