Splendid battle scene and slow development.

Rating: 7/10 (16 December 2007)

Kurosawa's movie "Ran" basically follows plot that Shakespere's tragedy "King Lear" did. It's kind of Japanese version of "King Lear." Even though it is based on "King Lear" story, this movie approaches me very Japanese style. What I mean is, it follows buddism and rewards in accordance with deeds in our life by showing chaotic battles and betrayal.By watching this movie, it reminds me 'What comes around, what goes around.' Once you betray someone, you would be betrayed. In this movie battle scenes are splendid. I think Kurosawa shooted very unique way that shows well by using wide camera angle that capture both armies. In this movie, Hidetora's make up is too much overdone and I guess it's because influence of Japanese traditional play called "Kabuki" Development of movie takes long time form scene to the other scene, so it can be a little bit bored to watch but it's interesting to see how it does reflect our life.