Slowly building up to what a friend described as a 'High Noon' style climax, this is an astonishing period piece that is both serene and gripping.
Readers of Jane Austin will recognise the society depicted - heirarchical, ruled by family ties, customs and obligations.
The structure, pace and execution of the movie are almost flawless.
If you love film - please go and see this movie. If you make film - please, please go and see this movie and learn something from it!
ps It occurs to me that Twilight Samurai is probably the single best antidote to "Kill Bill" known to man. :-))
Readers of Jane Austin will recognise the society depicted - heirarchical, ruled by family ties, customs and obligations.
The structure, pace and execution of the movie are almost flawless.
If you love film - please go and see this movie. If you make film - please, please go and see this movie and learn something from it!
ps It occurs to me that Twilight Samurai is probably the single best antidote to "Kill Bill" known to man. :-))