Alright, let’s get real about Ran. This film is Akira Kurosawa going all out—taking King Lear, throwing it into 16th-century Japan, and turning it into an epic about ambition, power, and the way people mess each other up. But here’s the thing: it’s not just a costume drama or some nice adaptation. It’s dark, it’s tragic, and it’s honestly stunning in ways that will stick with you long after the credits roll.
Kurosawa has this way of dragging you deep…