LoginSeven Samurai (七人の侍 - Shichinin no Samurai) (1954)
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The farmers have won. We have lost.
A poor village under attack by bandits recruit seven unemployed samurai to help them defend against the foes.
Takashi Shimura: Kambei Shimada
Toshirô Mifune: Kikuchiyo
Akira Kurosawa had recently, and very quickly, become one of my all-time favourite... read more
Most important Samurai picture in history
In the hands of legendary filmmaker Akira Kurosawa, a simple tale of seven samurai hired to protect a village from marauding bandits is transformed into a unique and mesmerising action epic of sustained tension and stoic humanity. It would ostensibly seem that stacking further praise onto Shichinin no Samurai (S... read more
The Original Magnificent Seven
It's a story of the Old East, which coincidently enough, runs themes which will eventually become staples in movies dealing with the Old West.
Here, the heros are truly heroes, but eac... read more
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Rewatched (2024) (51 movies items)" A veteran samurai, who has fallen on hard times, answers a village's request for protection from bandits. He gathers 6 other samurai to help him, and they teach the townspeople how to defend themselves, and they supply the samurai with three small meals a day. The film culminates in a giant battle when 40 bandits attack the village. "
“As much as I do love Ran, The Hidden Fortress and Throne of Blood, it was Seven Samurai that I love most of Akira Kurasawa's films. As with all Kurasawa's films, it is incredibly well made with authentic scenery that would give meaning to the term epic and the camera work is truly spectacular. This is especially true in the final battle, with inspired use of moving and multiple camera, precise editing, telephoto lenses and variegated film speeds. As always with Kurasawa, the direction is consistently brilliant. Add to that a stirring score from Fumio Hayasaka and a thoughtful script and you have more reasons why Seven Samurai is so good. The story unfolds slowly, but never felt dull to me and is never hampered by the three-and-a-half-hour running time. Plus Seven Samurai is interesting for” read more
I've Got Your Number Right Here...
Favorite Movies of All Time (2021 Edition) (1002 movies items)" 2020: 219 2019: 224 2018: 226 2017: 226 2016: 226 2015: 224 2014: 224 2013: 223 2012: 225 2011: 224 2010: 223 2009: 220 2008: 221 2007: 223 2006: 251 2005: 247 2004: 273 2003: 355 2002: 358 "
This is Cinema (92 movies items)"La duración puede espantar a cualquiera, pero si uno lo ve como una miniserie de 7 capítulos la va a pasar muy bien justamente porque es una de las mejores obras audiovisuales que existen. No solo icónica y de gran legado cinematográfico, sino que es una épica historia de unos pocos contra el mundo en donde se habla sobre tanto lo bueno y lo malo del colectivismo. Unos pobres campesinos van a ser asaltados por bandidos y recurren a la ayuda externa de unos pocos samurais que se disponen a a"
My trips to the cinema 2023 (410 movies items)"SCREENING: 35mm, Kurosawa DATE: January 5th CINEMA: BFI LOCATION: Southbank"
Favorite Movies of All Time (2020 Edition) (1001 movies items)" 2019: 224 2018: 226 2017: 226 2016: 226 2015: 224 2014: 224 2013: 223 2012: 225 2011: 224 2010: 223 2009: 220 2008: 221 2007: 223 2006: 251 2005: 247 2004: 273 2003: 355 2002: 358 "
Watched in 2023 Favorite Movies of All Time (2019 Edition) (1001 movies items)" 2018: 226 2017: 226 2016: 226 2015: 224 2014: 224 2013: 223 2012: 225 2011: 224 2010: 223 2009: 220 2008: 221 2007: 223 2006: 251 2005: 247 2004: 273 2003: 355 2002: 358 "
Favorite Movies of All Time (2018 Edition) (1001 movies items)" No Change 2017: 226 2016: 226 2015: 224 2014: 224 2013: 223 2012: 225 2011: 224 2010: 223 2009: 220 2008: 221 2007: 223 2006: 251 2005: 247 2004: 273 2003: 355 2002: 358 "
Films I've seen on celluloid in the digital era (448 movies items)"FORMAT: 35mm CONDITION: ★★★½ NOTES: 2002 BFI print presented with a 20-minute intermission, screened as part of the Kurosawa season (though it would screen again in March as it is listed in Sight and Sound’s Greatest Films of All Time). The print looks exquisite, particularly during shots of wheat fields and forests. Post-intermission, however, the film is covered until the end in trailing lines. DATE: January 5th 2023 CINEMA: BFI LOCATION: Southbank"
“As much as I do love Ran, The Hidden Fortress and Throne of Blood, it was Seven Samurai that I love most of Akira Kurasawa's films. As with all Kurasawa's films, it is incredibly well made with authentic scenery that would give meaning to the term epic and the camera work is truly spectacular. This is especially true in the final battle, with inspired use of moving and multiple camera, precise editing, telephoto lenses and variegated film speeds. As always with Kurasawa, the direction is consistently brilliant. Add to that a stirring score from Fumio Hayasaka and a thoughtful script and you have more reasons why Seven Samurai is so good. The story unfolds slowly, but never felt dull to me and is never hampered by the three-and-a-half-hour running time. Plus Seven Samurai is interesting for” read more
Watched films in 2022 (175 movies items)"26.1. Blu-ray Uusintakatselu. Ei ole enää ihan itsestäänselvyys sovittaa 3,5h elokuvaa aikatauluihin, mutta kyllä vaan olikin antoisaa. 2004 viimeksi katsonut surullisen surkealta NTSC-PAL-konversio suomi-DVD:ltä, joten uusinnan polte on kyllä ollut melkoinenkin, mutta ei tietenkään tuolla ala-arvoisella laadulla. Elokuvan itsensä kannalta pituus ei ole mikään ongelma, vaan pituus on erityisen perusteltu ja elokuva mestarillisesti vielä tahditettukin. Ihmiset, ihmisyyden ilot, mu"
Favorite Movies of All Time (2017 Edition) (1001 movies items)" No Change 2016: 226 2015: 224 2014: 224 2013: 223 2012: 225 2011: 224 2010: 223 2009: 220 2008: 221 2007: 223 2006: 251 2005: 247 2004: 273 2003: 355 2002: 358 "
