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Harakiri

Harakiri

1962
Drama, Action
2h 13m
An elder ronin samurai arrives at a feudal lord's home and requests an honorable place to commit suicide. But when the ronin inquires about a younger samurai who arrived before him things take an unexpected turn. (imdb)

Directed by:

Masaki Kobayashi

Screenwriter:

Shinobu Hashimoto, Yasuhiko Takiguchi

Starring:

Tetsurô Tanba, Hisashi Igawa, Tatsuya Nakadai, Yoshio Inaba, Rentarô Mikuni, Shima Iwashita, Kei Satô, Akira Ishihama, Yoshirô Aoki, Ichirô Nakaya, Masao Mishima, Jo Azumi

Genres:

Drama, Action, Mystery, History

AKA:

Seppuku

Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese
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Harakiri

1962
Drama, Action
2h 13m
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nathan_sNathan S
Rated 09 Feb 2007
6
99th
A hollow suit of armor, katana the embodiment of a warrior's soul, the status symbol of topknots, strict architectural frames. These are a few of the vain idols by which Kobayashi obliterates samurai mythology, exposing the moral vacancy of authoritarian honorifics and cruel caste systems. It's an angry, contemptuous, masterful film, carried out in a slightly inelegant flashback structure, but of such a tightly-stretched tension, the moment it finally erupts is in spectacular fashion.
Rated 09 Feb 2007
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 29 Dec 2006
5
91st
An uncompromising condemnation of the honor-bound strictures by which so much of society live their lives. One cannot abide by a code which has no room to accommodate the moral vagaries of everyday life.
Rated 29 Dec 2006
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 23 Apr 2017
100
98th
Cut my stomach into pieces / this review is really short.
Rated 23 Apr 2017
magbMagb
Rated 28 Jan 2007
90
85th
Harakiri is to the samurai film what Unforgiven is to the western: all romantic notions are torn down and stomped on. Mad shout-outs to Tatsuya Nakadai, who rocks the dance floor as main character Hanshiro Tsugumo. Props also to Kobayashi for his more than skillful direction. This was not an easy movie to watch, but it was well worth it.
Rated 28 Jan 2007
kasperlKasperL
Rated 26 Aug 2011
90
97th
Kobayashi deconstructs the samurai way. His tale about honour, unfolding slowly and assuredly, is thoughtful and memorable, framings as beautiful as always. I very much appreciate that he keeps his actors restrained.
Rated 26 Aug 2011
funkyastroFunkyAstro
Rated 24 Jan 2011
100
99th
I pinned this move about halfway through and I could tell how great it was going to be, even with the brilliant twist beginning. The last half hour really took me in with all the swordplay and instantly made it one of my favorite movies of all time. Again, another brilliant tale of conservatives bending traditions to their agenda, and of course, when the hypocrisy is thrown right in their faces, they turn to the way of the gun to silence the truth.
Rated 24 Jan 2011
shalevshalev
Rated 16 Feb 2010
100
99th
This film is so haunting, so hypnotyzing, I had dreams in japanese after watching it :o. A heart-crashing performance from Nakadai, single-handedly exposing the absurdity and hypocricy of the samurai code. However the most amazing thing is how the story unfolds, it just sucks you in completely.
Rated 16 Feb 2010
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 07 Feb 2007
92
96th
Another excellent Kobayashi film, this one tearing down old notions of samurai honor. Lots of marvelous camera movement and dynamic lighting.
Rated 07 Feb 2007
purgatospurgatos
Rated 11 Jan 2009
90
91st
This is very dark overall, with several scenes that are really tough to watch. Most of the film is slow and emotional and is incredibly effective, then the ending gives a couple of phenomenally well done fight scenes and it works just as well as the beginning.
Rated 11 Jan 2009
turinturin
Rated 13 Jul 2007
100
99th
One of the most powerful movies I've seen. It's also one of the most complete, perfect and simply the best tales created on any medium.
Rated 13 Jul 2007
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 26 Nov 2012
92
98th
What a powerhouse of a movie. Every reveal makes the story more tragic and fascinating to watch, with a gripping finale to top it all off. Outstanding acting and some sweet camerawork too.
Rated 26 Nov 2012
actionbergActionberg
Rated 04 Apr 2012
100
99th
Damn great samurai movie. The plot, the suspense, and the thrills are so intertwined with the very concept of Bushido that it wouldn't work without it. It helps that it's also very smart about its subject, having its protagonist meticulously deconstruct the absurdity of their way of life while still trapped in the system he reviles.. The cinematography is of a rare quality, especially towards the end when the slow, contemplative duration of the film gives way to incredible sequences of action.
Rated 04 Apr 2012
jebJeb
Rated 22 Jul 2008
100
98th
A brilliant, and very dark film. Simply a classic!
Rated 22 Jul 2008
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 04 Sep 2007
91
95th
A truly incredible story, every part works well and it's perfectly paced and executed.
Rated 04 Sep 2007
deaddillydeaddilly
Rated 03 Dec 2015
95
98th
Wow. Harakiri has one of the most compelling premises I have ever seen and concludes as an absolutely insane undressing of the samurai way. The cinematography is also flawless. Few films have this much to give.
Rated 03 Dec 2015
dardandardan
Rated 07 Jun 2015
88
91st
Society in flux. A suit of armor, once a shrine for reverance, a symbol under which hid a complex network of norms through which powers were assorted, as well as communities and etiquette formed, due to peace, due to individualization, is reduced to a suit of armor.
Rated 07 Jun 2015
nobletNoblet
Rated 15 Aug 2011
90
94th
A haunting critique of the historic Japanese code of honor. It's tone and style reminded me a lot of Unforgiven. As a bonus, the visuals are masterful.
Rated 15 Aug 2011
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 02 Jul 2010
93
91st
A powerful critique of authority that calls into question not only the hypocrisy of the feudal system but the Samurai code itself, "Harakiri" is an anti-Samurai film that nevertheless concludes with perhaps the greatest sword fight on record. The bulk of the film--the sequences with Hanshiro in the courtyard--are flawless, gripping, filled with tension, but many of the flashbacks are visually stunning in a way that distracts us with their beauty instead of reinforcing the dark heart of the film.
Rated 02 Jul 2010
dean_franzDean Franz
Rated 21 May 2010
81
80th
A fascinating and unorthodox take on the samurai genre. If its pacing takes a while to get used to, rest assured that it's both warranted and entirely worth what can sometimes feel like a trudge. The effect is that at times, you will want to wriggle free but the film, in its relentlessness, simply won't let you.
Rated 21 May 2010
ihatemoviesIHateMovies
Rated 16 Jul 2008
100
96th
Seven Samurai gets a pal.
Rated 16 Jul 2008
cosmicmonkeyCosmicMonkey
Rated 31 Jul 2019
88
91st
If Anti-Westerns are a thing, then surely anti-jidaigeki must be too, and this would be that sub-genre's crowning jewel. Not only does this have some of the prettiest camerawork and tensest dialogue I've ever experienced in a film, but it also systematically dismantles and obliterates all romanticized notions of the bushido code, an entire country's national mythology, and ultimately, how the rich and powerful use violence under pretexts of ideological purity in order perpetuate their power.
Rated 31 Jul 2019
mrandersen10mrandersen10
Rated 26 Oct 2017
95
98th
Everything I value in a movie is represented here to near perfection. It has an emotional depth that you just don't see very often. It makes you really dig deep and think about your own life and existence. There is such power in its black and white cinematography -- the lighting, framing and timing of shots are perfect. It's one of the best movies I have ever seen. Warning: This is not an action flick. Come expecting samurai battles and you'll be sorely disappointed.
Rated 26 Oct 2017
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 17 Apr 2016
94
98th
An impressive game of emotional brinkmanship that pulls no punches in its dissection and criticism of Bushido and honor. Manages to be brutal without being gory, and then shifts effortlessly to thrilling as the ending explodes into violence. Nakadai's acting alone is enough to grip the viewer with its constrained mania, but Kobayashi's direction compliments it perfectly. As brutal as a bamboo sword forced into the abdomen.
Rated 17 Apr 2016
ribcageribcage
Rated 08 Jan 2016
91
94th
Tatsuya nakadai is unforgettable. He brings intensity and sincerity and even dark humor to his character. The scenes in the courtyard are the highlight of course, the backstory is predictable but a acted and paced so well that i remained hooked. The finale explodes in action and damns selfrighteous honor codes effectively. The score created good atmosphere and paired very well with the excellent period sets...i felt transported back in time
Rated 08 Jan 2016
lexlex
Rated 12 Feb 2014
100
98th
Harakiri is like the Unforgiven of samurai movies in that it breaks the hyper-stylistic conventions of its genre and replaces it with harsh, gritty truths while at the same time becoming undeniably one of the best films in that genre. From start to finish a gripping, involving and superbly made film.
Rated 12 Feb 2014
natebarriosnatebarrios
Rated 22 Aug 2011
85
94th
Has one of the best final acts to grace cinema.
Rated 22 Aug 2011
kevinjosephkevinjoseph
Rated 01 Dec 2010
80
98th
Easily one of the best samurai movies ever made. Flawlessly fits into the genre while, at the same time, dismantling the (often romanticized) concept of the samurai. The story unfolds slowly at first, but the last hour was riveting, due in part to Kobayashi's innovative direction and Nakadai's compelling performance. Kobayashi certainly gives Kurosawa a run for his money.
Rated 01 Dec 2010
carsonwidCarsonWid
Rated 15 Jul 2010
91
98th
Unsettling, depressing, and absolutely superbly made.
Rated 15 Jul 2010
prowlerprowler
Rated 19 Dec 2009
95
98th
A masterwork, completely engrossing and unrelenting from start to finish.
Rated 19 Dec 2009
kahKAH
Rated 20 Jul 2009
4
93rd
A brilliantly unfolded story, impeccable acting, thoughtful comments on hypocrisy and the misuse of authority in social institutions. A great movie.
Rated 20 Jul 2009
bmuniseBmunise
Rated 19 Jun 2009
97
91st
You're going to want to see this.
Rated 19 Jun 2009
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 20 Jul 2008
90
99th
Brilliant film, a must see for film fans.
Rated 20 Jul 2008
ktappektappe
Rated 11 Dec 2007
91
76th
I would have given this closer to a full 100 if it had been tighened up a bit. It could easily be 20 minutes shorter with another trip to the editing room. As it stands, it's still a good morality tale, a commentary on modern (and not so modern) politics, and the realities of having to deal with an ever changing world that can leave certain members of society behind. Highly recommended, but bring your patience for a slower than necessary presentation of a good story.
Rated 11 Dec 2007
aaautinAAAutin
Rated 03 Aug 2023
88
94th
(SLASHOMON)
Rated 03 Aug 2023
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 18 Nov 2021
9
90th
It's a film that very deliberately plays its cards quite close to its chest, imbued with a human tragedy that reveals itself to the viewer ever so slowly yet cleverly. As a B&W photography enthusiast, I honestly don't think I've ever seen characters' faces framed and lit in such astonishing and memorable close-ups. Will undoubtedly play even better upon a rewatch.
Rated 18 Nov 2021
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 02 Jan 2020
89
82nd
A gripping and powerful slow-burn is perhaps a little too slowly paced in its first half, but once the narrative-within-a-narrative kicks in, it's emotional dynamite, with Kobayashi's stark and careful framing the perfect contrast to an ugly story of the hypocrisy of the samurai code. Finale explosion into violence is one of the great blow-offs of tension in any film; powerfully and movingly performed by the entire cast.
Rated 02 Jan 2020
kito1kito1
Rated 10 Mar 2017
40
10th
Not that great. I was getting bored after the first 45 minutes. And the ending does not reward you enough for sitting through the tiring narration.
Rated 10 Mar 2017
jj1986JJ1986
Rated 09 Feb 2017
80
91st
Beautiful and grotesque slow-burn drama. Works both as a revenge thriller and a character piece about the conflict between being a Samurai and being a human.
Rated 09 Feb 2017
okayfrogokayfrog
Rated 22 Nov 2015
75
90th
Harakiri paints a different picture of the samurai. We see them at their most vulnerable yet not necessarily weakest points. Rentaro Mikuni and Tatsuya Nakadai both shine as men on opposite ends of the spectrum, and Tetsuro Tamba and Akira Ishihama play their roles magnificently as well. The first harakiri scene is excruciating without being overtly graphic.
Rated 22 Nov 2015
boxcarsBoxcars
Rated 15 May 2015
10
97th
"Harakiri" takes its time, slowly setting up and dismantling the expectations of both its characters and the audience, patiently working towards a finale that tears apart following arbitrary dogmas until nothing is left but man's sincerest ambitions.
Rated 15 May 2015
backwardsuitbackwardsuit
Rated 05 Apr 2015
89
96th
Unyielding and tense anti-samurai film with a surgical plot slowly opening up to reveal the ugly underbelly of bushido. Kobayashi's superb camerawork maintains it's picturesque tranquility even as the characters' emotions explode in intense and nuanced performances. Brilliantly develops tension over prolonged scenes. The storytelling's not exactly subtle though, the one female role is terribly used and the amazing action finale didn't feel entirely true to this story. Still a masterpiece.
Rated 05 Apr 2015
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 16 Aug 2014
94
99th
A simply brilliant morality play, but viewed through the prism of honor rather than morality. Our protagonist makes us question whether a code can ever be applied in a way that is truly honorable (or moral) and demonstrates the need for a more human approach to resolving conflict. Absolutely amazing story and story-telling.
Rated 16 Aug 2014
desertpunkDesertPunk
Rated 08 Jan 2014
91
97th
The emotion of sorrow transposed onto celluoid.
Rated 08 Jan 2014
bofbof
Rated 04 Aug 2013
95
99th
Slow pressure-cooker that adds and adds and adds until it pays off with razor-sharp precision.
Rated 04 Aug 2013
frankswildfrankswild
Rated 28 Jul 2013
95
98th
An insightful critique of masculine codes of honor and appearance that managed to avoid a naive triumphant ending. It was was also an extremely effective lesson in the contingency of one's place in a hierarchy.
Rated 28 Jul 2013
sebbysebby
Rated 02 Mar 2013
94
99th
Difficult not to love. Everything from the performances to the story to the technical elements are damn near flawless.
Rated 02 Mar 2013
yesistastyyesistasty
Rated 17 Dec 2012
100
99th
Wonderfully efficient story telling and thematic building. Every element of the film drives home its central premise: the codes of honor and organization that we build around ourselves are ultimately nothing more than an empty suit of armor, inhabited by no greater truth than that which we supply ourselves.
Rated 17 Dec 2012
frankhowleyFrankHowley
Rated 29 Feb 2012
85
90th
Great cinematography and direction, and its ending battle is incredible.
Rated 29 Feb 2012
djrossdjross
Rated 13 Dec 2011
78
90th
Effective if straightforward critique of the myth and code of the samurai, played in a melodramatic register, boosted by excellent cinematography and many remarkable and memorable shots.
Rated 13 Dec 2011
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 31 Jan 2011
10
97th
Such an insightful look on samurais and well humans in general. It also has wonderful sword fighting and is completely brutal. Brilliant in other words.
Rated 31 Jan 2011
andaghandagh
Rated 30 Jan 2009
100
97th
Despite being shot in black and white in the 1960s, the bamboo sword seppuku scene succeeds in being more brutal and harder to watch than anything Takashi Miike has ever done.
Rated 30 Jan 2009
icarusIcarus
Rated 25 Nov 2008
85
79th
Beautiful tragedy about a man beaten down by life and angry at the corrupt bureaucratic types that hide behind their authority. Kobayashi's photography is really a sight to behold, with exquisite framing and an expressive use of lighting.
Rated 25 Nov 2008
egregiusEgregius
Rated 24 Oct 2008
90
77th
A movie about death, and the downfall (of samurai) in the broadest sense. A magnificent movie full of symbolism and subtle tension, though losing a lot of it's momentum somewhere after the middle, regains it's power towards the end.
Rated 24 Oct 2008
guyevertonguyeverton
Rated 05 Nov 2024
91
92nd
I'll get the negative out of the way first: it was slow and overlong. In every other way this film is perfect: gorgeous to behold, thought-provoking, challenging, unpredictable; it weaves action and gore into its narrative without ever being wanton or indulgent. It compares favourably with Rashomon, but I also get Viridiana vibes from its cynicism and disdain for authority; I feel too that Harakiri echoes in the many modern wuxia flicks that first made me fall in love with film.
Rated 05 Nov 2024
ceekay19Ceekay19
Rated 01 Nov 2024
80
81st
Hanshiro Tsugumo: "What befalls others today, may be your own fate tomorrow."
Rated 01 Nov 2024
the_beastThe Beast
Rated 20 Sep 2024
6
56th
...So, Idk how people detach themselves from what they've seen. Having seen a thousand copies of this, refined and adjusted hundred of times, I've just seen better versions of what this has to offer by the time I am watching this. Can this visuals truly compare to Blade of the Immortal? I know what came first - but I've seen what it led to first. Like trying to appreciate a c minor after hearing Beethoven's 5th... one is simply more 'deserving' of a higher ranking than the other. Don't hate me.
Rated 20 Sep 2024
jschlanskyJSchlansky
Rated 27 Jan 2024
100
99th
That the name Kobayashi doesn't come up in every discussion of the greatest filmmakers of all time is a travesty.
Rated 27 Jan 2024
creatorCreator
Rated 01 Aug 2023
92
84th
“The suspicious mind conjures its own demons.”
Rated 01 Aug 2023
wrath1776Wrath1776
Rated 10 May 2023
90
93rd
Story time with a battle-worn, scorned samurai whose life has reached its conclusion.
Rated 10 May 2023
moviepoopmoviepoop
Rated 05 Mar 2023
82
90th
criticker'a girdiğim 700üncü film.
Rated 05 Mar 2023
bookhouseboybookhouseboy
Rated 22 Feb 2023
85
98th
#23#, rw3, story, ratings, "Project 100-80-60-40-20"-1962#3
Rated 22 Feb 2023
scholar69420Scholar69420
Rated 18 Nov 2022
89
97th
Wow. A beautifully crafted film shot with an incredible attention to detail. Shots are so carefully considered, and the acting is fantastic. The most standout aspect of this film though is the story. It slowly unravels, piece by piece revealing the truth. Ends with some decent action, though the fight could have been a little more dynamic. Still amazing tho. Scathing critique on the the Samurai code of honour. Lots of layers to the message.
Rated 18 Nov 2022
shockularSHOCKULAR
Rated 28 Sep 2022
96
98th
The first two thirds of this are great, and the last third is perfect. Interesting commentary, great acting, beautifully shot, with perfect pacing. It makes the flashback device somehow feel fresh. If there's any criticism to be had it's maybe that it gets a tad melodramatic, but Japanese melodrama tends to work for me better than other melodrama for some reason. An incredible film that fits everything together perfectly.
Rated 28 Sep 2022
yorgoyorgo
Rated 31 Aug 2022
100
97th
impeccable story telling and built-up
Rated 31 Aug 2022
thundercockThundercock
Rated 08 Jul 2022
100
80th
What is honour to a lordless samurai? The question is explored to its greatest extreme in Harakiri.
Rated 08 Jul 2022
amazedemonamazedemon
Rated 11 Jun 2022
66
70th
Kobayashi's anti-Samurai (or rather anti-Bushidō) film is skilfully crafted, but perhaps too slow by modern standards. The tension is predicated on the story-telling & non-linear structures reining in the pace while establishing character motivation. Most shots feel quite static, though the composition, especially the B&W lighting, is great. Good story, theatrical acting. Conflating honour & cruelty emphasises the emptiness of tradition, while the realistic ending shows the hypocrisy of power.
Rated 11 Jun 2022
aumuraumur
Rated 02 Jun 2022
70
12th
sinir bozucu bir film. gerçek hayatlarımız yetmiyormuş gibi filmlerde de acı, sefalet ve işsizlikle yüzleşmek zorunda kalıyoruz. sinematografi nefis. ha bir de unutmadan iyi hanedanına kafam girsin.
Rated 02 Jun 2022
tdmp3tdmp3
Rated 13 Dec 2021
100
0th
The Greatest Samurai Movie of all time, none comes close to it.
Rated 13 Dec 2021
tpbradburytpbradbury
Rated 16 Nov 2021
83
91st
Feels fresh, modern. Saw at the cinema. Laughed at one of the characters early on and realised that the director had suckered me. Really well shot
Rated 16 Nov 2021
panzerwolfpanzerwolf
Rated 02 Aug 2021
95
98th
With strong visuals that are beautiful in black-and-white, the somber shots of the Ii-clan courtyard and buildings herald a world in between worlds. Both for the main characters as well as for the clan itself, their ideals are based on illusions and things long lost. The story keeps you invested in it and it's simply beautiful and haunting to look at.
Rated 02 Aug 2021
bownBown
Rated 03 Jul 2021
89
91st
An elegant and powerful deconstruction of honour and tradition, beautifully-structured and gorgeously-shot. I’m not sure being quite this slow-paced really served the film very much, but when everything finally kicks off it’s REALLY effective.
Rated 03 Jul 2021
hssnozdagghssnozdagg
Rated 26 May 2021
90
91st
Flawless filmmaking.
Rated 26 May 2021
heynicefilmHeyNiceFilm
Rated 09 May 2021
90
92nd
What a great film. Two hours just flew by. Just a well made story, beautiful directing, and great acting. The plot for me is the strongest part, the way the story unfolds (in a non-linear fashion) is just so masterfully done. Not much more to say, one of the greats.
Rated 09 May 2021
doyler29doyler29
Rated 20 Apr 2021
100
96th
Masaki Kobayashi's masterfully revisionist samurai tale takes a long, slow journey to reach it's point, but it really needs this time to let the full weight of its' searing indictment land with full force. It's a deeply humanist plea for morality over the strict adherence to code and reveals the deep hypocrisy that so often underlies these systems.
Rated 20 Apr 2021
donkeyDonkey
Rated 14 Oct 2020
83
91st
Movie about a ronin who contradicts himself by proving honour is more than just a facade. In avenging his family, Hanshiro reveals the transience of happiness and the immortality of honour and shame. Cinematographic masterpiece, leaving little to be desired but for its inability to hold suspense throughout.
Rated 14 Oct 2020
zoinkzoink
Rated 10 Jul 2020
75
90th
Well worth the acclaim.
Rated 10 Jul 2020
zebraloverzebralover
Rated 07 May 2020
90
94th
If you are a fan of subtle, yet classical storytelling, this is a masterpiece.
Rated 07 May 2020
comepeliculacomepelicula
Rated 04 May 2020
90
96th
This was an incredible enjoyable movie, the acting and how the story is told is really remarkable. You slowly get into the story and understand the characters, and then the reveals come and you don't even see when it hits you. A must watch.
Rated 04 May 2020
peyrinpeyrin
Rated 22 Feb 2020
85
90th
The facade of the samurai code has been reborn as Japan's famously exploitative work ethic. Kobayashi's cycle of history is doomed to repeat itself.
Rated 22 Feb 2020
mismatched02mismatched02
Rated 21 Jan 2020
59
54th
I've seen this film pitched as a samurai action film and as a satire-- while it does provide commentary on samurai culture, I would call it more of a cautionary tale than a satire, and while it does have some fighting and gore, I wouldn't consider it an action film. It wasn't my cup of tea, but was well executed. I would recommend it to avid film critics and fans of Japanese culture.
Rated 21 Jan 2020
cairosmithcairosmith
Rated 03 Jan 2020
41
26th
Grinding. Grueling. Masterfully composed and years ahead of its contemporaries. In the end, Harakiri stands as a single-issue film -- an unflinching morality tale about the follies of bushido that just isn't pleasant to watch.
Rated 03 Jan 2020
milkacowmilkacow
Rated 30 Jan 2019
85
61st
naniii!!!!!!
Rated 30 Jan 2019
apovoncrierApovoncrier
Rated 12 Jul 2018
90
96th
IYI
Rated 12 Jul 2018
driscarpindriscarpin
Rated 20 Apr 2018
100
99th
Em honra dos cem anos de Shinobu Hashimoto, que, ao contrário da maioria dos centenários, ainda está vivo. Holy shit! Esse filme é tão imenso politica, estetica e sentimentalmente e o Kobayashi é tão mestre de sua arte, sabendo como ninguém colocar a câmera no seu devido lugar que eu me sinto uma palerma por não ter assistido essa obra de arte antes. E pensar que tenho o box da Guerra e Humanidade aqui e nunca assisti. tsc tsc. Kobayashi é cinema.
Rated 20 Apr 2018
nargNarg
Rated 10 Apr 2018
92
96th
Even better on a second viewing. The constant tension and sadness only increase as we know exactly how the samurai code will destroy itself in hypocrisy and violence as the ronin's story plays out, now not as a gradual unfolding of the truth, but as the fatalistic consequences of bushido.
Rated 10 Apr 2018
sweekodenSweekoden
Rated 17 Mar 2018
88
92nd
Wowee, a PSI of 99 has to be the highest I've ever seen. I get it, too; Harakiri is incredibly good on all fronts, and even tells its tale in an interesting and effective way. I didn't know who directed it or who was in it, but I figured I had a case of the face-blindness and the main character had to be Mifune, on account of how perfect he was in that role. The pacing in the beginning of the latter half caused my attention to waver a little bit, but it wraps up very well. 23rd film of 2018.
Rated 17 Mar 2018
skapskap
Rated 29 Aug 2017
95
83rd
Very intense film. The tension is tangible and the final shots have probably inspired some of the Taxi Driver's shots.
Rated 29 Aug 2017
pratchett3Pratchett3
Rated 21 Jul 2017
8
72nd
when it was good it was incredible, but there were a lot of drawn-out boring parts. I feel this could've been tightened up a bit.
Rated 21 Jul 2017
tuerdatuerda
Rated 21 Jul 2016
98
98th
It's hard to watch a samurai movie and not immediately think of comparing it to Kuroswa's masterpieces. For most of the genre it is unfair because you size the movies up to some of the greatest films ever made. Harakiri, however, is good enough to stand shoulder to shoulder with Kurosawa's best work.
Rated 21 Jul 2016
three-questions_ii???
Rated 21 Feb 2016
77
75th
Great as a castration drama, kind of icky as a moral tale.
Rated 21 Feb 2016
rebeccalexrebeccalex
Rated 04 Dec 2015
90
95th
Must see
Rated 04 Dec 2015
judo_koalaJudo Koala
Rated 02 Oct 2015
77
64th
Interesting deconstruction of the samurai film and the values they evince, much in the same way 'Liberty Valance' functions towards the western. Remarkable cinematography, in which every shot is perfectly framed and lit, overcomes a pace that is stretched far too much for my liking.
Rated 02 Oct 2015
flipwhitmanFlipWhitman
Rated 17 Jun 2015
95
97th
This film is really offensive to samurai!
Rated 17 Jun 2015
idiomIdiom
Rated 07 Jun 2015
84
78th
required watching for those at the end of the samurai genre. the pacing wasn't my cup of tea
Rated 07 Jun 2015
sodr2sodr2
Rated 26 Jan 2015
71
57th
I want to like this more... perhaps on rewatch, yeah? *Fingers crossed
Rated 26 Jan 2015
lonewolf2003Lonewolf2003
Rated 03 Dec 2014
100
99th
(2nd viewing)
Rated 03 Dec 2014
lisa_iilisa-
Rated 16 Nov 2014
7
92nd
a complete destruction of samurai mythology and film, and a humanist portrayal of poverty. definitely in the same class as kurosawa. the use of quick zoom and jarring sound was incredible.
Rated 16 Nov 2014
tonykbTonyKB
Rated 06 Nov 2014
100
97th
Sammen med Rashomôn og De syv samuraier den beste samuraifilmen jeg har sett. Fantastisk nedrivning av japanske kjerneverdier som førte til andre verdenskrig og noen av de tingene som skjedde der, deriblant kamikazepilotene. Et sterkt oppgjør med stolthetskultur. Svært enkel, men effektiv cinematografi som bidrar til en håpløs stemning.
Rated 06 Nov 2014
rufamRufam
Rated 21 Oct 2014
80
85th
Style, social critique, deconstructionist attitude (this is a samurai's Dark Knight) and some good ol' samurai badassery come together impressively in "Seppuku". The shot composition is gorgeous as is the stark score, the structure is remarkable (at least for '62) and the demystification of samurai honor is an original stance. I do feel that Kobayashi hammers it home though -both with needless exposition and symbolism. I will still take him over Kurosawa's mushier stuff, thank you very much.
Rated 21 Oct 2014
cowmanCowman
Rated 29 Aug 2014
90
99th
Another great and depressing collaboration between Kobayashi and Nakadai, who is now definitely my favourite actor. I did fall asleep for a while near the end, so a rewatch is needed to fully appreciate this slow paced marvel.
Rated 29 Aug 2014

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