Historically Incorrect

Rating: 8/10 (31 October 2005)

In the midst of war between the warlords in the late 16th century, the most prominent of them all Shingen dies. A thief is hired to emulate Shingen so that Shingen's death remains a secret. After three years he is thrown out. Kagemusha is another great movie by Akira Kurusowa. Movie works at all levels. Action, direction, acting, plot and above all the message that its the designation thats important not the man. I have a personal problem with any script which talks about real people but tempers with the facts. This movie does that. Shingen is the most important figure in the medieval period in Japan. There is no mention anywhere in the history that his look alike ruled for three years. Other than that Its awesome. I think Kurusowa is one those great directors whose movies are bigger than the screen itself. The movie is unbelievable. Its a tear-jerker at times and very hard hitting. The whole movie is just about shadows. It seems movie is a good documentation of the behavior of the people in those days. Too good. A must watch.