One of the greatest films set in the Sengoku Jidai

Rating: 10/10 (9 June 2013)

Well I watched this movie years ago, it even compelled me to read up on Shingen Takeda and my goodness he was one of the most interesting characters of the Sengoku period! Also he was known for the 'Fu-Rin-Ka-Zan' motto emblazoned on his war banners.
This is interesting take on how things went after the death of Shingen and how the Kagemusha was able to impersonate Shingen but the way the story is told is incredible! Tatsuya gives memorable performances as both the real Shingen and the Kagemusha also the actors who play the Takeda generals performances are also nothing to be sneezed at.
This is as we can expect from not just a great director like Akira Kurosawa but also him as a descendant of samurai.
Definitely recommended for those interested in the Sengoku Jidai (Age of the Country at War) or for fans of samurai films in general.