She turns Mifune towards murder, and, although she is seen going mad at the end, we do not see her die. | FAQ Because of that, this movie really drags at points, during pacing. So, on that level, the film works wonderfully. And yet I don't know, it just seems so emotionally detached from its characters that Washizu's inexorable descent into madness as he realises the ambitions fired by an encounter with the aforementioned witch in the Cobweb Forest failed to engage me. External Reviews Throne of Blood is a film directed by Akira Kurosawa with Toshirô Mifune, Isuzu Yamada, Takashi Shimura, Akira Kubo, Hiroshi Tachikawa .... Year: 1957. He is considered the most Western of all Japanese filmmakers, having owed a lot of his influence to men such as John Ford. It's way different than the whole political conservatism idea of good vs evil of the original play. Akira Kurosawa transposes the plot of Shakespeare's Macbeth from Medieval Scotland to feudal Japan Music Library ; Throne of Blood; Epic and dramatic trailer music from the start with agitated strings and massive percussion combined with full choir. While, Mifune might had been a little bit overdramatic, the actress, Isuzu Yamada that played his wife, Lady Asaji was not. Akira Kurosawa has always been one for character-driven spectacle, but in this Macbeth-translation, he lets Toshirô Mifune off the leash in a ghostly labyrinth of everlasting fog and haunting shrieks. Throne_of_Blood_poster. When the first part of the prophecy comes true, Washizu’s scheming wife presses him to speed up the rest of the spirit’s prophecy by murdering his lord and usurping his place. Throne of Blood takes liberties with the plot of Macbeth as well as the language. Add Mifune's acting, plus a good supporting cast (including a really good performance by Isuzu Yamada), and you have a top-quality, classic film. Overview - A vivid, visceral Macbeth adaptation, Throne of Blood, directed by Akira Kurosawa, sets Shakespeare’s definitive tale of ambition and duplicity in a ghostly, fog-enshrouded landscape in feudal Japan. By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes. Playing next. Blood Throne allows for free-style play where you can take your own path in the game. Browse more videos. Though I don't personally agree with it's place there, it's hard to dispute it's quality. Another thing, this movie does so well, is mixing Shakespeare's tale with that of old Japanese folklore. When the first part of the spirit's prophecy comes true, Washizu's scheming wife, Asaji, presses him to speed up the rest of the spirit's prophecy by murdering his lord and usurping his place. Throne of Blood is a masterpiece by one of the world's greatest film makers at the height of his powers. In the way to the castle, they meet in the forest an evil spirit that foresees their future from the bottom of their hearts, with Washizu being the lord of an important mansion in the fields of their lord, Miki the commander of the First Fortress and Miki's son the successor of Washizu. When riding to their Lord's castle to be decorated, a strange woman in the forest predicts future glories for them. This film cannot be praised enough, and although it is not a horror movie, it puts all modern horror movies to shame with its deadly atmosphere. Prestigious recounting marked by evocative production design , unflinching violence, intense drama and fatalistic atmosphere . I think Shakespeare himself would have enjoyed the effort, though considering he is currently dead (and it appears this will not change in the near future), it is only a guess on my part. Returning to their lord’s castle, samurai warriors Washizu and Miki are waylaid by a spirit who predicts their futures. Throne of Blood. Akira Kurosawa masterful retelling of Macbeth transports the tale to Medieval Japan and the world of Samurai . Watch new episodes of Game of Thrones Sundays at 9pm only on HBO. When the first part of the spirit's prophecy comes true, Washizu's scheming wife, Asaji, presses him to speed up the rest of the spirit's prophecy by murdering his lord and usurping his place. No wonder, why Toshirô Mifune looks like, he was crapping his pants. Okay, the warriors Washizu and Miki ride back from a victorious battle through a magic forest and run into a wispy specter that tells them that Washizu will become king while Miki's son will inherit the kingdom. Throne of Blood is worth checking out! His acting, throughout, this film, was great, even if he sounds, a bit, over the top angry at times. Kurosawa is without doubt one of the greatest film makers of all time, and watching this movie is experiencing a master at work. Directed by Akira Kurosawa • 1957 • Japan Starring Toshiro Mifune, Isuzu Yamada, Minoru Chiaki A vivid, visceral “Macbeth” adaptation, THRONE OF BLOOD, directed by Akira Kurosawa, sets Shakespeare’s definitive tale of ambition and duplicity in a ghostly, fog-enshrouded landscape in feudal Japan. Sorry to interrupt, but only subscribers have access to the Download functionality. Directors don't come much better than Kurosawa, writers don't come much better than Shakespeare, and movies don't come much better than this excellent combination of the two. This adaptation of the bard's Macbeth is one of Kurosawa's classics but I have to say I found it hard going at times. You will have access to more than 50,000 popular movies & TV shows, HD quality, fast and with no ads! 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