Spectacular Japanese Widescreen Epic

Rating: 9/10 (13 April 2016)

This movie is, far beyond just a mystically entertainment experience, truly a study in brilliant film making and resultant audience enthrallment. Everything is lavishly displayed and brilliantly portrayed here -- the magnificence of the cinematography and costuming elevate the film far above and beyond the absolutely brilliant character portrayals. To say that this film is a visual feast is understatement, because visually it should emotionally move any true film devotee and big-screen, epic movie fan. Other reviews which you can read here at IMDb spell out the plot, so simple enough here to state that the plot is about territory and rival power in 16th Century Japan, and better to focus on the masterful art of the film. Sumptuous, gorgeous, captivating, with character interest enhanced greatly, but accentuated rather than overwhelmed by, a big screen canvas masterwork, this is a must-see, if not must-own, film to be dined on, cinematically and metaphorically speaking, in the richest sense of fine dining; it is a delightful aperitif, followed with a mouth-watering starter, then a beautiful entree, and finished with dessert of choice accompanied by a perfect accompanying liqueur. You are completely satiated by the finish of the film, having dined finely on a cinematic feast.