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Hailed as the greatest film in the history of Japanese cinema, Seven Samurai is director Akira Kurosawa's undisputed masterpiece. Arguably the greatest of all jidai-gecki (or historical swordplay films), Kurosawa's classic 1954 action drama

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Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.33:1
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ Unrated (Not Rated)
Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches; 4 Ounces
Media Format ‏ : ‎ Dolby, NTSC, Black & White
Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0780020685

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ML

I'm on house arrest

Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2019

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I have 30 days to blow, literally, my job is seasonal- and I'm legally bound to be in my house......... For 30 whole days. Anyways, I figured I'd google "best films of all time" (AND WATCH EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM), well, I must say... I now know why this film made the cut.... BRILLIANT.... God i love this film... it's long like Titanic... But just like Titanic... That time is going to FLY by.... and before you know it you'll be seeing Jack floating off into the distant abyss as the female he just lost his virginity to watching is horror and clings to a ......... wait a minute thats the wrong movie... BUT U GET THE IDEA... This movie is a CLASSIC... IF YOU are reading what I am typing right now.... Dont just get this and watch it.... NO NO NO No... U make it a special occasion... You gets some good popcorn... u get your favorite blanket... u turn off ur cell phone.... U get a bottle of vodka (i legally cannot do this)........ whatever you want to do... and THEN you sit down and watch this masterpiece.. great intro - slow to start - it gradually builds and before you know it you'll find yourself falling in love with your favorite character of the film.... MIND YOU.. This was filmed like 457 years ago. The mere fact they were able to pull this off then at such high quality even to this day is a beautiful achievement. I do not recall seeing boobs though... so if you love boobs.... Check out Titanic. Kate is great, has a great pair.... Now that i've described this like one of the french girls I used to see... i'm out of here.

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L.F.

If you're going to watch ONE Kurosawa film in your life...

Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2017

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If you're going to watch ONE Kurosawa film in your life, this should be it. Seven Samurai represents Kurosawa's BEST work and features my favorite role for Minfune. Although long, the story elements flow and the events integrate and work really well--it's almost flawless. There is just something so timeless about this work, and what it represents: the human condition and the struggles we take to overcome these struggles, even at the expense of one's life. It's seriously one of those films that makes you think for days--it resonates that much. Honestly, I DON'T buy movies. I borrow them. But this film is so good that I was willing to buy it! If anything, Seven Samurai can be appreciated for what its done for film, historically. And as far as sets are concerned, I can't imagine a boxed set topping this version from the Criterion Collection. In terms of dvd extras, it goes into depth, from the historical significance and perspective of the film, the life of the director at this phase of his career, and even to the historical perspective of the samurai! So you get an overall detailed, comprehensive look of the film which appeals to a film historian's sensibilities. It set the precedent for many cinematic and anime works to come, and is well worth the money and time for anybody who loves and appreciates the art of cinema.

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C.E. Farley

One of the #1 classics

Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2020

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When talking about classic samurai films, this one always seems to come up, and with good reason. Seven Samurai is seriously as good as everyone says. It lives up to the hype. I liked it when I was a kid that snuck out passed his bedtime to watch it on late night tv, and it is still good as a 40 something adult watching it on Criterion blu ray. This version is the best quality copy you will find. Criterion Collection is expensive for a reason. They only release the best video and audio they can.
The film itself has been copied by other filmmakers the world over. Think Magnificent Seven. An episode of the Mandolorian. Even an anime series was made, called Samurai 7. The original film is superior. I am not saying that as a movie elitist. In this case the original film is better than all the other fascimiles that have come. There is something about this movie that none of its clones seem to capture. The heart or soul of the characters, if you will. Even the village. In black and white the village has a heartbeat. A life. It feels like a real village. The townspeople, frightened and hungry.
If you haven't seen this film, you are truly missing out on a legitimate classic. Do yourself a favor and watch it. Whether it is this blu ray, the edited version on tv, or on some streaming website (Criterion has their own site). It is a long film, but it does not feel like it.

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Hironobu Watanabe

Never been more beautiful

Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2017

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This Criterion blu ray of Kurosawa’s Samurai-western masterpiece provides the most beautiful ever black and white image. The picture quality is amazingly restored, and the sound quality has got far better than before. This enables you to get a clear picture of the entire plot as well as Kurosawa’s artificial craftsmanship. Strongly recommended for lovers of this film.

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Paul S. Hyett

Simply one of the greatest film ever made...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2019

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... it states on the case and in my opinion you get what it says on the case!
The film is as old as I am!! I have seen a number of versions over the years, the major difference being the length of the film. The original is very long as it spends a great amount of footage on the first Samurai's funeral. This Blu-Ray version, at 207 minutes, is probably the longest anyone will now see on disk. Whether the original film and the full footage still exists I do not know.
When you realise that the greatest western "The Magnificent Seven" is based on this film, and other westerns and the StarWars trilogy are based on other Kurosawa films, you have to see them all to enjoy the artistry of this director.
"The Seven Samurai" is the pinnacle of Kurosawa's work

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Stuart Brown

Arrived a day early and so outstanding words can't give it justice!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 28, 2020

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This movie is so good I can't put into words. I have wanted to see thins since hearing about it and now I own the blu ray I an gobsmacked how good this is!!!!!
The movie running time is JUST under 3 and a half hours, it comes with several special features and a book inside the case. The quality, even in B&W, is flawless and sounds just as good as the immaculate picture quality.
About a dozen or more movies are either based on this or have inspired the writer / director to make a movie which includes Star Wars and the Magnificent 7.
If you love movies like I do or want to watch a classic that inspired a generation of other movies or ant to forget about the trouble in the world at the moment (Covid 19 or Coronavirus) then you must buy this movie. It is a classic that HAS to be seen to be belied hoe amazing it actually is!!!!

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Peter Williams

Everyone should see this at least once in their life!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 7, 2015

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This film is a must have and no collection is complete without it. Famously recreated by Hollywood as The Magnificent Seven, this Japanese original still stands head and shoulders above any other remake or interpretation. There are no modern superhuman skills displayed here (as is usual in modern martial arts films eg flying fight scenes, as in Crouching Tiger or swordsmen moving at lighting speed, as in Hero). The seven samurai in this film are experienced fighters who are hired in an attempt to defend a peasant village against marauding bandits. The fighting skills displayed are, like the fight scenes, realistic and the final confrontation, which takes place during a torrential downpour, is mind boggling.
This is a black and white film, in Japanese with English subtitles. The quality isn't particularly brilliant but this has to be expected considering it was made in 1954. But don't be put off by any of this - you will be drawn into it and, like any great film, you will want more, even though it is 190 minutes in length. Do not expect blood spurting everywhere with guts hanging out and limbs being lopped off wherever possible - great character building, amusing incidents that will make you smile, shocking and sad moments, excellent fight scenes and realism are the order of the day. Watch out for Toshiro Mifune turning up to enlist - I laughed out loud (and still laugh whenever I remember it)
I suggest you watch this as a late night movie - it's great!

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George Wells

SUPERB Seven Samurai

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 24, 2019

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I remember watching this on BBC in the early 1960s I must have been about 11 years old ! I was impressed with it then ,thought about it over the years and after reading the reviews I decided to get it on Blue Ray . The verdict ? It's better than I remember and at the age of 69 I can appreciate it better.It is a remarkable film ,it should be on everyones "To Watch List". Definitely one of the best films of all time !

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ゆうくん

今も世界が激賞する日本映画の最高傑作

Reviewed in Japan on November 13, 2018

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※東宝リマスター版Blu-rayのレビューです。

何度観ても背中が震え、胸が熱くなる。
侍と農民を通じて日本人の魂を、此れほど端的に表した映画は他にないだろう。

今もって全世界から絶大な支持を集める黒澤作品の最高峰で、外国人による英語作品以外の最新人気ランキングでは堂々の第一位にある。それ程に世界にとって普遍的テーマを躍動的に撮った黒澤監督の映画界への影響力は凄まじく、小津監督等と並んで真の尊敬に値する不世出の監督だ。

武士の強さを凌ぐ民衆の力、身分を超えて義勇で繋がったチーム、知勇と仁愛を補完し合う個性的メンバーを見事に演じきった役者達、モノトーンでも画面に吸い寄せられる迫力のカメラワークとライティング、そして三時間を感じさせない人が持つ美しさや可能性に心奪われる起伏に富んだストーリー。
全てが完璧に納められた人類にとっても至宝の映画だと信じている。

一つの作品で、これほど絶望し、憤慨し、哀れみ、興奮し、応援し、笑えて、悲しみ、愛しく、勇気を讃える映画が他に有ろうか？しかも登場人物の全員が記憶に刻まれる迫真の表情と演技で畳み掛けて来るのだから手に負えない。欠点を探そうとするだけ無駄だ。

この東宝Blu-rayは、DVDより画質も音も文句無しに改善され素晴らしいリアリティで本作を味わえる。是非とも多くの人に観て、眼と心に焼き付けて欲しいと思える映画史上の最高傑作の一つだと確信している。

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