cinematic perfection

Rating: 10/10 (5 January 2005)

I have had the pleasure to watch Ran twice this year. I purchased the 2 set DVD about 9 months ago and I must say it was worth the heavy price. The second time I viewed this masterpiece pleased me just as much as the first time I've watched it. The direction is stunning (ofcourse it is: KUROSAWA!!!)and the costumes, sets and colors are all state of the art.
I haven't had the opportunity to read King Lear but I sure want to give it a try. Although Ran is not my favorite Kurosawa film (I would say it's Ikiru)I think it is his second best film. I only defeats seven samurai with a few inches, and that's because i think the story is more interesting and obviously the battle scenes are a bit more realistic.
But all in all he made so many great movies it is hard to decide which one is his masterpiece. But Ran sure belongs to his best films. 5/5 stars.