In Reply to: Any comments on following movies please? Thanks. posted by Ran on January 28, 2000 at 08:57:06:
I am not sure they fall under the traditional definition of "action" but Kurosawa's Ran and Kagemusha both are rich in battle action and images that is breathtaking. And if you love images and tremendous quiet beauty - look at the Dreams. I am not sure, however, how good the DVD transfers are. The Ran I have is mediocre.For images so thick that you can't even cut them with the samurai sword - there is none better that any of Greenaway's masterpieces. If you only have to get one - get the Cook. However, for the extra-super-ultimate balls-to-the-wall indulgence look no further than the Prospero's Book. If you can sail through that one (and it is beautiful beyond belief) consider yourself a real man.
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- Get Ronin for sure. - Victor Khomenko 07:44:35 01/29/00 (8)
- Seen Chef in Love; Big Night & The Cook but do you....more - Ran 11:32:52 01/29/00 (6)
- Few more - Victor Khomenko 15:42:34 01/29/00 (5)
- Re: Few more - TAFKA Steve 16:26:41 01/29/00 (4)
- Re: Few more - Ran 17:05:57 01/29/00 (3)
- Good going, Steve! - Victor Khomenko 04:55:23 01/31/00 (2)
- LOL. Is that worse than Detroit? (nt) - TAFKA Steve 15:37:18 01/31/00 (1)
- No idea. So far I managed to stay away from both (nt) - Victor Khomenko 17:50:24 01/31/00 (0)
- Re: Ordered ronin & DVD Spectacular yesterday 1812 Overture - Ran 11:29:59 01/29/00 (0)