Ran
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Wexner Center for the Arts
1871 North High Street, Columbus, OH
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Movie Info & Cast
Synopsis
In Medieval Japan, an elderly warlord retires, handing over his empire to his three sons. However, he vastly underestimates how the new-found power will corrupt them and cause them to turn on each other...and him.
Cast
- Tatsuya Nakadai
- Akira Terao
- Jinpachi Nezu
- Daisuke Ryû
- Mieko Harada
- Yoshiko Miyazaki
- Hisashi Igawa
- Pîtâ
- Masayuki Yui
- Kazuo Katô
Letterboxd User Reviews
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I feel like I just witnessed color in film for the first time. There is a lot to love about Ran. It's way of finding heart and beauty in a story fueled by hatred and tension is one of my favorite aspects, I suppose. But then there's the color. And the editing. And…
KarstenFeb 1, 2020learned a lot about proper weapon usage from this one! guns? for cowards horses? for trampling fire? for castle-burning swords? for vengeance arrows? for bundling together to teach your chaotic sons a metaphor about unity daggers? for non-lethally slicing your…
mia lee vicinoMar 17, 2015Chaos. Yet, there is hardly anything chaotic about Ran. A certain degree of harmony is always present, regardless of what is depicted on screen, be it war, manipulation, betrayal, or masssacre. A field trampled over by horses yet undisturbed, soldiers marched and chanted…
YI JIAN - Aug 14, 2018
if Kurosawa made a 3 hour film of just clouds and grass I’d probably watch it every day
Emily HouselJan 3, 2016"It was bound to happen eventually." The natural elements overrun and invaded by bodies & blood red. War is unnatural, turning kings into fools & fools into kings.
Josh LewisJan 27, 2014I find it the hardest to rate the 5 star films, especially when they are epics. It is much easier to rate films like Raging Bull simply because while there are a lot to praise, mostly the praise falls on the director, camera and acting. In films like Once Upon a Time…
Dolev Amitai - Aug 13, 2023
As someone who has been watching films for almost a decade, I rarely get 'that' emotion anymore. That emotion is the one you had after watching what you now consider to be the film that got you into films. Ran was able to supply me with that feeling today. To be honest, I…
SethsreviewsOct 14, 2022This is exactly how Succession should end
Will SteeleOct 31, 2022On this viewing, it occurred to me that this movie has essentially the same message as It’s a Wonderful Life, but the story is inverted. Instead of a poor man who discovers the meaning of true wealth after a lifetime of sacrifice, a rich man discovers the meaning of true…
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Top Reviews
- Stefan likedRan
First time I watched this was in my high school’s senior year english class; This is the second time im seeing it The imagery is iconic, performances are spectacular, and it’s great to watch, but it’s not something I see myself wanting to revisit again
William Luckenbach lovedRanAn epic of legendary proportions, Kurosawa really outdid himself here. The cinematography is stunning and the writing (based upon one of Shakespeares best plays) is breathtaking, making “Ran” not only one of Kurosawa’s best pieces but one of the best films of all time. 10/10
Kareem likedRanProbably the best adaptation of a play ever made. A couple of years ago, I studied Shakespeare's King Lear in order to write a paper/assignment on it, and this was incredible, perhaps even better than the play itself.
- Platypus Lord lovedRan
A sweeping epic w/ fantastic source material, forming a compelling story with layers of intrigue & tension. Insane sense of scale. Gorgeously composed w/ beautiful scenery, costumes, and sets. A momentous achievement in so many ways, but a couple scenes didn't fully work for me.
CvptvinHowdy likedRanEverything about this is what you could say for pretty much all of Kurosawa's work in that it's brilliant and a masterpiece in every aspect. For me though,I didn't get into it as much as his other films, but there are amazing set pieces and battle sequences. I'm still blown away.
Brutalist lovedRanWhat can I say!? It’s Kurosawa, stunning visuals, great colors and again, stunning masterful cinematography, some of the best shots you’ll ever see, and the famous katana slice scene, immaculate And let’s not forget about how good the sets are and how realistic the battles are.
- Cam Corri lovedRan
This is the most beautiful film I have ever seen, and yet Kurosawa was going blind while directing it?! That man was put through so much during production, and was able to produce an absolute masterpiece. That is true passion for his craft, and definitely shows in the product.
Jojo likedRan“Only the birds and the beasts live in solitude” Beautiful shots and score, heavily inspired by king Lear it was very theatrical. Enjoyed the action scenes as well as lady kaede she was crazy. However felt too long, and unintentionally funny at times. First Kurosawa film🏯
Wagner Freitas lovedRanAnother complete masterpiece by Akira Kurosawa, this man honestly there are no words to fully describe his work, Ran is regret, honor, betrayal, madness and love, it's everything that a father should've said but couldn't, everything humans should be careful in life!
Atom Users Reviews
Metacritic
The triumphant masterpiece of Akira Kurosawa's fertile twilight.
Desmond Ryan
Philadelphia Inquirer
In Ran, the horrors of life are transformed by art into beauty. It is finally so moving that the only appropriate response is silence.
Bob Graham
San Francisco Chronicle
A magisterial film, but not quite a great one.
Amy Taubin
Village Voice
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ran family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Ran?
The movie is 2hr 42min long.
What's Ran about?
In Medieval Japan, an elderly warlord retires, handing over his empire to his three sons. However, he vastly underestimates how the new-found power will corrupt them and cause them to turn on each other...and him.
Who's the cast of Ran?
- Tatsuya Nakadai as Lord Hidetora Ichimonji
- Akira Terao as Taro Takatora Ichimonji
- Jinpachi Nezu as Jiro Masatora Ichimonji
- Daisuke Ryû as Saburo Naotora Ichimonji
- Mieko Harada as Lady Kaede
- Yoshiko Miyazaki as Lady Sue
- Hisashi Igawa as Shuri Kurogane
- Pîtâ as Kyoami
- Masayuki Yui as Tango Hirayama
- Kazuo Katô as Kageyu Ikoma
Who's the director behind Ran?
Akira Kurosawa directed Ran.
Who produced Ran?
Masato Hara and Serge Silberman produced Ran.
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