Shichinin no samurai (Seven Samurai)

Genre: Drama
Year of release:1954
Director: Akira Kurosawa

My favorite Kurosawa movie. This is what the meaning of good cinema is they don't make many movies like this anymore. This was actually the movie that got me into classic movies, ones that predated the 70s, so I am sooooooooo very thankful Akira Kurosawa if you can read this from heaven (may he RIP). This movie sparked me off into watching other older movies like psycho, vertigo, Lawrence of Arabia, North by northwest, Rushomon, Ran, the Great Fortress, Ikiru, High and Low.

Seven Samurai is the great story of a group of farmers finding out their village is to be attacked by bandits as soon as the crops have ripened. These farmers on the verge of suicide and hire samurai to protect their village. Seven Samurai is the original Magnificent Seven. Kikuchiyo or Thirteen as I call him played by the awesome Toshirô Mifune is the greatest character in this film his ruthless, crazy and uncaring attitude makes him one of the best characters of all time. Seven Samurai is a Kurosawa masterpiece. It is smart, has great characters, great war strategies, great Kurosawa long shots, a great story, funny and although 3 hours long manages to keep you on the edge of your seat even in a simple talking scene.

Toshirô Mifune is a very awesome character who wants to be one of the farmers samurai but is not allowed, although this does not stop him. He is quite childishly funny at times and makes you laugh a little bit throughout this movie. His character is daring and brave, he does not seem to frightened easily. Thirteen has a very awesome jump which is quite funny to watch. He is not the greatest in war strategies but seems to do well in warfare regardless. He my favorite character but all of the other characters are also very enjoyable.

Although this movie is over three hours long it manages to keep you interested and on the edge of your seat through its wonderfully acting, the cleverness involved, Kurosawa directing and the story is quite interesting. It does not take long for you to start to care about each individual character. It did take me a second viewing to completely see the full power this movie truly has. Now when I watch it every word seems perfect and it makes you feel happy. Seven Samurai is crafted by the hands of a genius and is preformed by some of the best actors epically Toshirô Mifune. From the minute you start this journey to the minute you finish it you are drawn into the movie as if you are there felling their pains and triumphs. Seven Samurai although is not a comedy is quite funny and I have quite a few laughs many of which are directed towards thirteen.

In conclusion an awesome movie worthy of every critics praise. Seven Samurai is one of the best movies I have ever seen. It contains a very kick ass acting, an awesome storyline, some of the best characters which will make you laugh and cry(not that i cry at movies ,of course not.), cool score, and very very well made gj Akira :). If you have not seen this movie you should watch it now.
11/10