Rashomon
3.9
(673)
Crime
Drama
Mystery
1950
88 min
NR
Brimming with action while incisively examining the nature of truth, "Rashomon" is perhaps the finest film ever to investigate the philosophy of justice. Through an ingenious use of camera and flashbacks, Kurosawa reveals the complexities of human nature as four people recount different versions of the story of a man's murder and the rape of his wife.
Starring:
Toshirō Mifune
,
Machiko Kyō
,
Takashi Shimura
,
Masayuki Mori
,
Minoru Chiaki
,
Kichijirō Ueda
,
Noriko Honma
Crime
Drama
Mystery
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"Three sides to every story but which side is actually correct. One of the coolest movies I’ve seen due to the crossing paths of each witness’ testimony. You don’t know who’s right but at the end of the day someone is dead because of the fact and nothing can change that fact. "
Kweku Ananse Haki
"a classic on perspectives. "
Sage DeForest
"I may not rate this film as highly, or praise it as loudly, as many film fans. However, I do recommend watching it... it has an interesting story and puts a bit of a spotlight on how women were viewed as property in Japanese society until relatively recently. "
Chad Cooper
"An absolute achievement in story, score and cinematography. A true milestone in movie making. Research this film just a little to see it’s impact on cinema that followed it."
Joe Turner
"Classic. Excellent storytelling. "
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"A masterpiece. "
Marybeth Roden
"A wonder in movie making and storytelling, pushing the boundaries of truth and honesty until you fall down the swirling whirlpool of lies and deceptions, finding yourself unsure. This is a masterpiece! "
Anna Howard
