The Hidden Fortress 1958 ★★★★★ Rewatched Mar 23 , 2020 Mr. DuLac’s review published on Letterboxd: The film itself is a straight forward affair told from the point of view of two peasants. The Hidden Fortress (隠し砦の三悪人, 1958) is the first Kurosawa film that is, dare I say it, fun. The Hidden Fortress 1958 ★★★★ Watched Apr 14, 2020. By combining the average scores from IMDb, Letterboxd, Rotten Tomatoes & Metacritic, and then fine-tuning the results with data from Letterboxd, iCheckMovies, TSPDT?, TMDb and IMDb, I was able to come up with the 1001 'GREATEST' MOVIES OF ALL TIME. The Package. He manages to commandingly weave in moments of lightheartedness and funny arguments with hearty drama and action, with the horrors of war always on display, while balancing selflessness and greed, royalty and poverty. And of course, it's incredibly entertaining. © Letterboxd Limited. ‘The Hidden Fortress’ review by evilbjork • Letterboxd evilbjork’s review published on Letterboxd: Akira Kurosawa is one of the most celebrated and talked about directors of all time but with such a large filmography of iconic films I guess it's bound to happen that one of his best movies would fly under my radar for so many years. The Hidden Fortress 1958 ★★★★★ Rewatched Mar 23 , 2020 Mr. DuLac’s review published on Letterboxd: Terence Lau’s review published on Letterboxd: Two side characters centering the action. The Hidden Fortress 1958. list of greatest films: ranked 1,001–2,000th. The Hidden Fortress tells the story of a battle's aftermath where two escaped peasant workers run into a general as they reluctantly help him transport a large amount of gold with help from a farmer's daughter in hopes to revive a princess' throne. I think in general it's well accepted that A New Hope is a strong improvement over this and I would agree. The Hidden Fortress 1958 ★★★★★ Watched Aug 20, 2020. Along the way, the general must prove his expertise in battle while also hiding his identity. It's an adventure film full of fleeing princesses, noble warriors and an almost magical untamed landscape. Report this film. The…, Criterion Collection Spine #116(Foreign language film). The Hidden Fortress 1958 ★★★★ Watched Feb 15 , 2021 Seamus Watson’s review published on Letterboxd: Watched May 08, 2020. davidehrlich’s review published on Letterboxd: At certain points in their careers, even cinema’s greatest auteurs have needed to cover their asses with a hit; it’s the nature of the beast, and even the most thoroughly housebroken of pets still needs to be fed. Anything with more than 1,000 views on Letterboxd that’s longer…, claira curtis 295 films 6,805 302 Edit, Hello and welcome to the “good for her” cinematic universe! The film has a very expensive and epic feel to it. There is no denying the Star Warsiness to Hidden Fortress and the cast of characters. 2.9k votes, 599 comments. They find a man and woman whom they believe are simple tribe members hiding in a fortress. It was so unexpected and happened almost 20 minutes into the movie that it made me gasp. Review by Jordan de Bondt Pro. Who's that girl? Also just in general, the camera work is top-tier in this. The Epic Film Challenge II.V #3 - The Hidden Fortress (1958) Dir. The Hidden Fortress 1958 ★★★★½ . Watched Gorgeously crafted and intense action adventure film that inspired a humble little known movie series called Star Wars... not sure if you've heard of it, kind of underrated. Star Wars also began with a pair of bumbling characters trying to make sense of what was going on in an environment they were unfamiliar in. 2021. as the fourth, and so far my favorite, Kurosawa film ive seen, The Hidden Fortress is an exciting and hilariously funny adventure movie that constantly puts the characters in situations where you … Print view Is there really anything better than thinking “good for her”…. Film data from TMDb. Mobile site. That's not to say that earlier Kurosawa films don't have moments of levity or adventure, but The Hidden Fortress—with its blend of action, adventure, and comedy—is the first that feels like a true modern-day blockbuster. The Hidden Fortress (隠し砦の三悪人, 1958) is the first Kurosawa film that is, dare I say it, fun. In a bit of almost cynical humanism, it can be said that their worth is in their lack of it; it requires their flaws to be as prominent as the general's loyalty to give the princess a full perspective of the human race. Kurosawa was a master for a reason, can't recommend it enough. Also, it’s beautifully shot. It’s one of the most fun times I’ve had with Kurosawa and one of my favorite of his stories. 671. Kurosawa's trademark blend of wit, intricate framing, top tier action, and compassionate humanity. It is amazing how much George Lucas took inspiration from thia film while still making it his own. I can see why George Lucas used this as a template for Star Wars. The Hidden Fortress 1958 ★★★★½ . Archived. But, this being a Kurosawa film, it is the pinnacle of what cinematic entertainment can be. I explained that George Lucas had seen Hidden Fortress and liked telling a larger story through the supporting characters. The Hidden Fortress 1958 ★★★★½ . I've seen 11 of Kurosawa's films already and I've known of The Hidden Fortress for a while but I honestly didn't expect much since it's so under talked about in comparison to his other films. It’s easy to get overshadowed with such an amazing filmography, but I highly recommend checking this out sooner than later. Nick Lindenau’s review published on Letterboxd: One of the biggest influences for Star Wars. A more fun and lighthearted fare than Kurosawa's normal work, "The Hidden Fortress" has become one of the director's most well known films due to its connection to George Lucas and "Star Wars". Its themes of hidden depths and open subterfuges require their roles to be prominent, because they are the most gullible (therefore the perspective from which it is best to frame the subterfuges) and with the thickest layer of obfuscation around their worth. Directed by Akira Kurosawa. Block or Report . kanopy. Mobile site. But from this fairly straightforward beginning, the story expands into an epic, intertwined adventure. They find a man and woman whom they believe are simple tribe members hiding in a fortress. The Hidden Fortress 1958 ★★★★★ Watched May 05 , 2020 sprizzle’s review published on Letterboxd: It is … The Hidden Fortress 1958 ★★★½ . Once again Mifune is a scene-stealer, but the two peasants are still much more charming than I expected . Even in comparison to Akira Kurosawa’s other black and white films this really stood out because of its incredible sense of depth. Although the peasants don't know that Rokurota is a general and Yuki is a princess, the peasants agree to accompany the pair to safety in return for gold. Show All… Then after getting frustrated and throwing a stick they find a piece of gold hidden in the wood, one piece of a large fortune from a collapsed tribe. Escaping like Steve fuckin' McQueen. A handsome bearded general rescues a princess while carrying something important through enemy blockades. The Rebel fuckin' Alliance. This review may contain spoilers. The Fire fuckin' Festival. Ryan’s review published on Letterboxd: PRINCESS YUKI, I HAVE THE BIGGEST CRUSH ON YOU I'm … Although the peasants don't know that Rokurota is a general and Yuki is a princess, the peasants agree to accompany the pair to safety in return for gold. I can't believe the amount of work that much goes into getting a shot like that to look right. It is an unapologetic crowdpleaser, designed for the masses and to keep his investors coffers lined so he could continue to make his artistic endeavours unimpeded. While its spirit is quite similar here and many of the same visual linguistics used here are also used there, this film is not as similar to "Star Wars" as people have been led to believe. Jan Kurosawa was well known for compressing his cinematography to give each aspect of the image equal representation, and although this is still fairly compressed I thought it had a sense of depth that really stood out. Seamus Watson’s review published on Letterboxd: i really hadn't expected this to be so silly and fun, but it made for a great movie to watch with family and i really enjoyed it. The idea to have the comic relief characters in an otherwise serious film be the main characters is very interesting at the beginning but eventually I got tedious of…. The concept of showing a film through the perspective of its lowest common denominator influenced George Lucas to the extent Star Wars was from the point of view of R2-D2 and C-3PO! We follow two wandering peasants named Matashichi and Tahei who after a failed mission to make money off of war are nearing starvation in the middle of nowhere. Obviously Lucas cribbed a lot of Star Wars from the Hidden Fortress, but I think the movie stands well on it's own merits. Watched May 16, 2020. This unexpectedly became "family movie night" when my older boy -- he's 8 -- walked into my office and said, "So Star Wars is really about the two droids?" There are themes here, important and intelligent points, but the focus is on the comic relief characters. The film was the highest-grossing film for Toho in 1958, ranking as the fourth overall highest-grossing films in Japan that year. Close to 300 users submitted a list…, Jayce Fryman 18,680 films 3,434 112 Edit, This list collects every film from the Starting List that became They Shoot Pictures Don't They's 1000 Greatest Films. For Akira Kurosawa — a soft-hearted tyrant who lorded over his sets like an emperor, tamed the feral Toshirô Mifune into one of filmdom’s most nuanced stars, and remapped the possibilities of his medium with arthouse classics and rousing samurai epics alike — that wasn’t going to be a problem. The Hidden Fortress 1958 ★★★½ . The book celebrates and chronicles over one…. Made by fans in Auckland, New Zealand. This unexpectedly became "family movie night" when my older boy -- he's 8 -- walked into my office and said, "So Star Wars is really about the two droids?" The Epic Film Challenge II.V #3 - The Hidden Fortress (1958) Dir. The great rock climb. The Legend of Suram Fortress ★★ Legenda Suramskoi Kreposti 1985 Based on a Georgian folktale about a medieval fortress that collapses as soon as it is built. Toshirô Mifune’s character kept the silly tone down a bit, but his performance still couldn’t save the constant and mostly unfunny comedy. Today I discovered Akira Kurosawa's more playful side in the form of two bumbling buffoons with a touch of gold fever! Community-based film websites like IMDb or Letterboxd show that Kurosawa’s largest film is not rated among his ten most popular features. Reverse psychology. At first it was fine and fun but after some time it got old and kinda annoying, since they began to feel like some constant comic relief. The Hidden Fortress is a film Akira Kurosawa made because he needed a hit. these are two people who i've quickly become very big fans of, beings who have become monoliths in their stature when it comes to their … it stars none other than toshiro mifune and takashi shimura, longtime contributors with kurosawa, both acclimated to the stories that the man has to tell. The Hidden Fortress was released theatrically in Japan on December 28, 1958. George Lucas has often cited Kurosawa's The Hidden Fortress has his primary influence on 1977's Star Wars. This film is, like Yojimbo, light fare for Kurosawa. © Letterboxd Limited. Don’t worry, that is for good reason. Letterboxd is the best way to track the films you watch and want to watch. You know what? IMDb these are two people who i've quickly become very big fans of, beings who have become monoliths in their stature when it comes to their … I was worried about the violence but it's the tamest of samurai pictures. Watched Feb 26, 2020. This review may contain spoilers. Film data from TMDb. The opening 15 minutes is astonishing and exciting, then the film slows down a bit too much for my liking but soon it picks up again but I think the film goes on for a bit too long. They find a man and woman whom they believe are simple tribe members hiding in a fortress. NOTE: Board emails should be working again. At certain points in their careers, even cinema’s greatest auteurs have needed to cover their asses with a hit; it’s the nature of the beast, and even the most thoroughly housebroken of pets still needs to be fed. Für die volle Punktzahl reicht es zwar nicht ganz, aber trotzdem ist es wieder einmal ein Film von ihm der zu meinen absoluten Favoriten zählen wird. Akira Kurosawa is one of the most celebrated and talked about directors of all time but with such a large filmography of iconic films I guess it's bound to happen that one of his best movies would fly under my radar for so many years. The 16th and the latest edition of the They Shoot Pictures, Don't They? Obviously Lucas cribbed a lot of Star Wars from the Hidden Fortress, but I think the movie stands well on it's own merits. Block or Report. Watched Aug 15, 2020. Kurosawa having a lil’ lowbrow fun, why not? The Death fuckin' Star. and I said, sort of. The film itself is a straight forward affair told from the point of view of two peasants. Golden firewood. Also, there’s a shot of characters being slowly revealed in fog as it dissipates which blew my mind. For me, this is the weakest of Kurasawa's films that I've seen, but nevertheless it still blew me away. The Hidden Fortress 1958 ★★★★ Watched Dec 09 , 2019 Ryan Carroll’s review published on Letterboxd: Watched May 29, 2020. This paired with the rather shallow worldbuilding and inconsistent pacing makes this whole watch feel a little janky and off-kilter. I can handle the truth. and I said, sort of. Lewis’s review published on Letterboxd: Movie Club #7. Faces in the fuckin' crowd. A brilliant blend of tense action, witty humor, and a surprising amount of charming humanity that grounded it all and some beyond killer cinematography, editing, and a riveting musical score. It was well made and had a few great scenes but it mostly felt like a weird comedy.The story was fine but the pacing was not that great and it took a long time for the movie to get started and the opening was still one of the best parts.The two main characters were very stupid. Watched Aug 15, 2020. Japanese peasants Matashichi and Tahei try and fail to make a profit from a tribal war. Where to watch. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. njaxobs uses Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists. The White Fortress 2021 ★★★★ Watched Mar 02 , 2021 PapoDeCinema’s review published on Letterboxd: From the Hidden Fortress, you can trace the bloodline of mythology that runs deep from the very heart of storytelling. Kurosawa had earned a tremendous amount of goodwill after the critical and commercial success of 1954’s “Seven Samurai,” and by 1958 he’d spent…, Star Wars without fucking Ewoks or Jar Jar fucking Binks. Review by Jorge Pardo. They were completely hooked. Hiding out in the fuckin' woods. The Hidden Fortress (1958) My Flickchart Rank: #993 Global Flickchart Rank: #237 When I watched Sanjuro earlier this month, I remarked that despite watching six other Akira Kurosawa movies in the past five months I didn't feel at all oversaturated with the great Japanese director's works. The influences it had on Star Wars are incredibly clear, and was actually the most interesting aspect of this film for me. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. And, by Star Warsiness, I mean that the film follows certain guidelines ala Joseph Campbell, the great caretaker of global mythology study, and the blueprint of the Heroes Journey. Watched Oct 03, 2020. News & Discussion about Major Motion Pictures For me, this is the weakest of Kurasawa's films that I've seen, but nevertheless it still blew me away. The Hidden Fortress. The village soothsayer tells a young man he must sacrifice himself, by bricking himself up alive within the fortress walls, if the building is every to stand. It is amazing how much George Lucas took inspiration from thia film while still making it his own. 24.3m members in the movies community. It’s much rougher and more gorilla style in comparison to any other of Kurosawa's films. One of my favorites was when the two guys are fighting over gold that they found and in the middle of the fight, the camera reveals Toshirō Mifune for the first time standing on top of a hill looking down on them. I can handle the truth. 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The film looks great as I've come to expect from Kurosawa but two scenes really stood out for me visually. The Hidden Fortress (1958) Topics Hidden Fortress, Gold, Princess Yuki Language Japanese. A comb. Added to My Film CanonAnd Akira Kurosawa Ranked. the official avant garden discord server list of movies, spearheaded by the one and only elena. The Hidden Fortress (隠し砦の三悪人, Kakushi toride no san akunin, literally, "The Three Villains of the Hidden Fortress") is a 1958 jidaigeki adventure film directed by Akira Kurosawa.It narrates the story of two peasants who agree to escort a man and a woman across enemy lines in return for gold without knowing that he is a general and the woman is a princess. Jesse’s review published on Letterboxd: wow oh wow what a blast this movie is! Review by Naughty aka Juli Norwood ★★★½ 2.