Yojimbo details
| Format: | PG DVD |
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| Starring: | Isuzu Yamada, Eijiro Tono, Seisaburo Kawazu, Toshiro Mifune |
| Director: | Akira Kurosawa |
| Genres: | Action/Adventure - Martial Arts, Thriller - Drama, World Cinema - Japanese |
| Studio: | BFI VIDEO |
| Collections: | 100 Swords and Sandals Films |
| Name | Discs | |
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Yojimbo |
PG Feature |
DVD Information
| Run time: | 1 hour 45 minutes |
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| Rental release: | 06 Nov 2000 |
| Main languages: | Japanese |
| Subtitles: | English |
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Bo! Jimbo Selecta!!!
By Gonzo Soul from The Thoroughfare, Woodbridge , 07 May 2004[Highly rated reviewer]
This is a fantastic movie and probably my favourite Kurosawa flick. I think Mifune is in his element when it comes to playing charismatic ronin.
Theres also a great wood-blocky score to set the atmosphere.
The narrative is lean and neat.
I could watch this film hundreds of times.
peace y'all. gonz- Was this review helpful to you?
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(82)Another great samurai classic
By Abby88 (167 reviews) from Bognor Regis , 29 Sep 2012You are quickly drawn into this interesting story. I recommend the amazing films Seven Samurai and RAN by the same director.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Blinkin Brilliant
By a customer , 06 Nov 2011The best film to watch if you like Kuroswa now you know where Sergio Leone got his ideas for his westerns- Was this review helpful to you?
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An Early Master Class In Classic Film Making.
By Freebee (41 reviews) , 30 Oct 2011[Highly rated reviewer]
By seeing some early Japanese works, especially from this director, you can see how some classic filming styles, characters attitudes and story lines were going to be used in the future, especially in the Hollywood scene.
In Yojimbo the characters are all completely different with a different story to tell which only adds to to the main plot and captivates you even more.
The characters which vary are so enjoyable on so many different levels because you almost get to know them personally . I find this great when a director can make you so close to the characters (even when they are bad villains).
A great performance by all and a plot which only leaves you guessing as to where it can go.
A truly remarkable film that has you glued to the very end.
Nothing less of a masterpiece.- Was this review helpful to you?
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The original and the best
By Metaliant (50 reviews) from Walsall , 20 Jul 2011I can remember watching this on TV years ago and loved it. I have also see the other remakes, from the western with Clint Eastwood to the Bruce Willis Last Man Standing and I personally think Yojimbo is the best one.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Good plain fun!
By brianw4815 (122 reviews) from United Kingdom , 15 Feb 2011The first 'old' Japanese live-action film I have watched, I was glad to find that it sure didn't disappoint. Sanjuro is an extremely cool character and within a very short space of time you feel comfortable with the many characters within the film. Oft-times quite amusing, Yojimbo is also filled with action and some very nice shots.
Definitely more violent than I thought it would be for a PG - in one scene we actually see someone's arm being cut off. While it isn't overly graphic, it still surprised me.
The film felt quite short to me although it clocks in at almost two hours - I suppose that's just a testimony to how much fun I was having.
Also the first Akira Kurosawa film I have watched, I look forward to indulging in more of his great work!- Was this review helpful to you?
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