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Rashomon (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

Toshiro Mifune (Actor), Akira Kurosawa (Director) Rated:

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Genre	Action & Adventure
Format	Blu-ray
Contributor	Akira Kurosawa, Toshiro Mifune
Language	Japanese, English
Runtime	1 hour and 28 minutes

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A riveting psychological thriller that investigates the nature of truth and the meaning of justice, Rashomon is widely considered one of the greatest films ever made. Four people recount different versions of the story of a man’s murder and the rape of his wife, which director Akira Kurosawa (Seven Samurai) presents with striking imagery and an ingenious use of flashbacks. This eloquent masterwork and international sensation revolutionized film language and introduced Japanese cinema—and a commanding new star by the name of Toshiro Mifune (Yojimbo)—to the Western world.

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MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 4 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 2201
Director ‏ : ‎ Akira Kurosawa
Media Format ‏ : ‎ Blu-ray
Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 28 minutes
Release date ‏ : ‎ November 6, 2012
Actors ‏ : ‎ Toshiro Mifune
Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
Language ‏ : ‎ Japanese, English
Studio ‏ : ‎ Criterion Collection
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B008Y5OWO8
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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CitizenChampion

"Criterion is most helpful with "Rashomon"

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 5, 2022

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The Criterion offer of "Rashomon" consists of an in-depth 44-page booklet that provides both illumination and clarity as witnessed through the film. The storyline does need help because as the story unfolds what is necessary is not clear. A case in point would be that there is an attempt to extend an intellectual quest at defining something that is in fact to strange to know or at the very least is in fact stranger than these particular characters are accustomed to dealing with. It is not to this opinion any more difficult than knowing something that would be, to know something that you would not as a rule be accustomed to knowing. A case in point would be whom to charge with what crime, or at the very least what crime exactly would you charge for such a strange crime? This is something of the feel of something of a soliloquy in the discourse of such a strange crime(?). This film is in fact overly clever and even perhaps wordy, that is driven by both distraction and wrongdoing. The film "Rashomon" has moments when it is interesting however often times the idea of an exaggerated appeal provides a misleading motivation. There is much made of the cultural differences and indeed there is something to the differences between cultures however the story may very well be that when cultural lines cross we have something that is strange and nearly unacceptable. There is a Medium introduced late and for what it is worth it is this opinion that is what was so strange. A Medium is a man who is dressed in a white gown looking very much like the murdered man's wife as she was portrayed in the earlier part of the film, however, this is a most strange character and as stated earlier it is this that is so strange to the discussion occurring at a much earlier point. Though the cultural differences are indeed cultural differences stateside we call a spade a spade. This is something of strange that they the film can not accept. This though however provoking may not be what is most important. The characters all end up I'am assuming having to testify to the Police. We are never shown any symbol at the very least something representative of "Law Enforcement" or retribution. There are to be certain confessions of all sorts but then again it is a bit overly clever and even unevenly portrayed. The characters all talk as it were into the void or better yet and more to the point directly into the camera. It is the camera that is in a manner of speaking the focal point of the confession and testimony. This is who seems to possess the quality of both Judge and Jury, truly this opens up a discussion of what is being judged or who is being judged. Are all being judged?

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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 12, 2022

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In this historical Kurosawa film, character and symbolism reveal Japan's condition and challenges post WWII through the blending of two Akutagawa short stories, "Rashomon" and "In a Grove. Great attention to Buddhist compassion and its hope for the future of the nation.

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Frederick Baptist

An All-Time Great Film Now On Blu-Ray To Mostly Satisfying Results!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 6, 2013

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We have taken so much of what this film introduced to us in 1950 for granted and if there is any doubt as to the great debt film-makers owe to this wonderful director with regards his massive contributions to film-making over his entire lifetime then this film certainly goes a long way in putting all that to rest. Many already know how my personal favourite Kurosawa film Seven Samurai (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray ] directly or indirectly influenced films like The Magnificent Seven [Blu-ray ] and even Ocean's Trilogy (Ocean's Eleven / Ocean's Twelve / Ocean's Thirteen) [Blu-ray ] but Rashomon has influenced too many future films and even tv dramas over the years to even be mentioned. Every time you see a scene with a direct shot of the sun in it it's because of this film. It was the first film shot mostly in the depths of the jungle too. Every time Gregory House states in one of my all time favourite tv series "House" that "everybody lies" or every time we get to see alternate possibilities on any CSI episode all this has its genesis here in this brilliant Kurosawa classic. Kurosawa himself once described this film as an attempt to show that everybody relates events that they have experienced in ways that put them in a favourable light or that no testimony is ever completely objective. We see this premise here as every witness somehow manages to relate the same event in a way that they feel achieves a positive outcome for them. Whose story is true? The viewer will have to decide and for this viewer the answer is a mixture of all the stories but we'll never be sure and unlike Blade Runner (30th Anniversary Collector's Edition) [Blu-ray ] where Ridley Scott basically tells you if Decker is a replicant or not (at least in the special features documentary of the version that I have) Kurosawa does no such thing here and he leaves you to decide.

Thankfully we get Criterion in the driver's seat and not Kino or worse StudioCanal and taking responsibility for the very important task of restoring and making this essential film worthy of a blu-ray release. The source master isn't perfect but Criterion's effort at picture quality restoration does bear fruit and although it is not perfect you would have to try very hard to detect any obvious imperfections like spots or scratches although they are not completely eliminated. Also the constrast and picture definition isn't the best that you'll see in other black and white 1080p releases but considering the age of the film they are still quite admirable. The sound quality in Mono also isn't perfect but it is still very good. Also included is a 48-page booklet containing essays on the film as well as the transfer details.

Like any true classic film Rashomon rewards repeated viewing and while I enjoyed "Seven Samurai" a lot more this film is still one that I look forward to watching again and again on my short list of films to view at least once every year.

This Criterion blu-ray release comes highly recommended and only just misses getting 5 stars from me because the picture and sound quality isn't the best but perhaps there will be another restoration attempt made in the future to outdo this one. In the meantime this release will do very well and is probably the best version of the film that is currently out there.

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A Kurosawa masterpiece

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on April 17, 2019

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Rashomon has been ripped by by almost every TV franchise in the last fifty years, so the first time I saw it it (in the eighties) didn't seem to be anything special: one story told from multiple view points. I dutifully watched it a second time several years later and left with a vague notion that there was probably something else happening there.

35 years later, after watching all my other Kurosawas, I decided to spend the money (it isn't cheap) and give it another look. It was worth every penny -- this film is a masterwork from one of the great artists, the plot structure (innovative as it might have been at the time), is no longer the feature that holds my attention. After thirty five years of life experience I realise there are ideas, questions, and dilemma that I can't fully fathom without at least another viewing or two, and I'm more than happy to make the effort.

The print quality is pristine (AFAICT), audio is excellent, and there are some accompanying features that are handy, although far from comprehensive.

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Andrés Ramírez Sanchéz

WHY HESITATE?

Reviewed in Mexico 🇲🇽 on August 1, 2020

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My dearest fellowmates and cinema 'aficionados', do not hesitate in buying this wonderful Criterion Collection edition of one of Japan's film jewels. It is worth your money; it comes on a normal package (as most Criterion) but, it come with a very useful supplement: the literary source that inspired Kurosawa on doing Rashomon. Who else gives you that?
Don't think too much, you wont regret, as with other Japanese editions (Sansho the Bailiff, etc.)

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James Y

A must-see film.

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on April 28, 2014

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Like most people, I was first introduced to Akira Kurosawa with his 1954 film "Seven Samurai" and was just blown away by that cinematic masterpiece. The next film I saw was "Kagemusha" and I thoroughly enjoyed the stunning visuals and story-telling in that film too. I have seen many Kurosawa films over the years but "Rashomon" was the one film that I never seemed to have an opportunity to watch. For some reason or another, this film has always eluded me. By chance, I saw this dvd being offered by Amazon - brand new - for an outstanding price of $12(!) and didn't hesitate to purchase it.

I'm glad I did.

The premise to Rashomon intrigued me not to mention that the film stars Toshiro Mifune, Takashi Shimura and Minoru Chiaki who would later appear in "Seven Samurai" as samurai protagonists Kikuchiyo, Kambei and Heihachi. The premise of this film involves the discovery of a murdered samurai in a forest and three characters providing their own contradictory interpretation as to how the samurai was murdered. This unprecedented idea in film has even created a well-known principle called "The Rashomon Effect" which is regularly discussed by film, law, journalism, literature, psychology and sociology experts and scholars all over the world.

Rashomon is a beautifully done film and the recent criterion version is masterfully restored. Although some scenes appear fuzzy, they are few and far between and the overall audio and video is quite clean. The included booklet includes the two Ryūnosuke Akutagawa novellas that are the basis for this film: "Rashomon" and "In a Grove" which are definitely worth reading.

Without a doubt, I am quite pleased with this purchase and the fact that I only paid $12 for it makes it even more sweeter. Rashomon is a must-see film.

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Mark Lapointe

Another masterpiece by Kurosawa

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on May 14, 2022

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One event, four points of view telling their version of the event. Kurosawa proves once again that he knows his craft

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Reviewed in Italy 🇮🇹 on July 6, 2014

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Uno dei miei preferiti di Kurosawa, il bello di questo film è la sua natura elusiva, che ben rappresenta quella soggettività compiacente tipica di ciascuno di noi, tendente, non a caso, all'autoindulgenza e all'autocelebrazione. Raccomandato a tutti i cinefili che ancora lo ignorino.
Al solito, solo attenti alla lingua: la Criterion è solo in lingua originale con sottotitoli inglesi (qui è però incluso anche un doppiaggio anglofono).

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