I've enjoyed some of Akira Kurosawa's works (Yojimbo, Sanjuro, Ran, Seven Samurai, Rashoman), and The Hidden Fortress is on my list, but I'd like to hear any of your suggestions for samurai cinema.

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[–] cobysev@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago (1 child)

I saw The Last Samurai when I was living in Japan, and I can't tell you how awkward it was being the only white guy in a theater packed with Japanese people, watching a film about a white samurai savior in Japan.

I've been meaning to watch it again for a more objective viewpoint, but it's been over 20 years and I still can't convince myself to just sit down and watch it. That whole movie just feels wrong.