Film · 1958 · Jidaigeki
The Hidden Fortress
Directed by Akira Kurosawa
1958
Japan
★ 6.5 editorial score
Lucas took the two bickering peasants and turned them into R2-D2 and C-3PO: Kurosawa's first widescreen film tells an escape story from the point of view of its most useless characters.
“"The Hidden Fortress" represents a nearly perfect blend of absurd comedy and rousing adventure. The actions and interaction of Tahei and Matakisihi are a consistent source of amusement, as these two untrustworthy rogues bicker, whine, and exhibit stunning lapses of intelligence. Because the film is largely presented from their viewpoint...it's hard to dislike [them], even though avarice and cowardice are their primary characteristics.”
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