Rashomon
Rashomon review
By
Professor Cornelieus from London
- 25
- 8
1st November 2004
This film caused a sensation in the West when it appeared in 1950, but age has not dealt kindly with it, despite or maybe because of the reputation of its director.
However worthy it may be to film students, the film seems way too mannered for the modern age. The performances owe more to traditional Japanese Noh drama than norms a western audience is used to, so expect bouts of maniacal laughter and what in most other films would be judged completely over the top acting. The pace is also painfully slow.
A pity that. Don't expect another Seven Samurai or Throne of Blood.
