Kurosawa didn’t just make a film, he mastered a blueprint for storytelling, action, and character development. Kurosawa's camera movement, the framing, the use of weather to enhance mood—pure genius. Now more easily achievable with sfx Those wide shots of samurai riding into battle, the intense close-ups in moments of doubt, and the final fight scene,in the rain, are perfection. The storytelling and development of the plot - recruiting the samurai to the villagers training for war, everything builds up to an unforgettable climax. Not just an action flick, this movie is about resilience, strategy, and sacrifice.
