Two Line Reviews - #131

Movie: Yojimbo (1961,Japanese)

Plot: A samurai deprived of a job finds himself in a town split by two factions. He self-employs himself, plays a smart double game to eradicate both the parties& saves some peace for the town & some money for himself.

Highlights:

• Another astonishing Kurosawa ride! It doesn't surprise me that it was remade in English by another brilliant filmmaker as A fistful of Dollars.
• With just his wit & sword,Toshiro Mifune enchants the viewer. Clint Eastwood's Blondie character in the man with no name trilogy has definitely been inspired by this fellow's portrayals.
• Some of the sidekicks - the loyal old man & the reckless villain - are added pluses.

Lowlights:
A period of lull when Toshiro is being kept hostile.

My Rating: 9.5/10