This blog entry is part of my “movie year countdown”. To read more about that check out my first Spout filmblog entry.
Ugetsu monogatari
I was really blown away by this film. I'd seen it listed near the top of countless critics' lists of the greatest movies of all time. So I was expecting something special too. But I didn't know quite what to expect, so in that sense I was still very open to anything.
I think I'm naturally so infatuated with Japanese culture, stories, and history that my interest had a natural boost. But there are just some amazing images in this story that are sometimes complex but feel so wonderfully simple.
It's a story of love, tragedy, war, redemption, and it's delightfully spooky. All of the performers are perfect. It's a new favorite classic!
Rating: 10/10