A simply gorgeous film, an epic in the true sense of the word, gets the deluxe treatment that it so justly deserves from Criterion. Reference quality audio and video, plenty of interesting and relevant extra features, and a main attraction that is...read the complete Kagemusha (1980) review at DVD Talk (Ian Jane)
Before the epic rancor of Ran, Akira Kurosawa told a more intimate, but no less tragic story with Kagemusha. Also set in feudal Japan, but based on real events, the film tells the tale of a thief set in place to impersonate a dead warlord to prevent the...read the complete Kagemusha (1980) review at filmcritic.com (David Thomas)
Kagemusha: The Shadow Warrior presents itself as a majestic and superior artwork to its trail of cult followers. However, there doesn’t seem to be anything on offer to the wider scope of filmgoers who don’t seek fulfillment within this...read the complete Kagemusha (1980) review at DVDActive (Adam Santilli)