Dersu Uzala
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Movie Reviews of Dersu Uzala
Movie Review: Great, memorable human adventure.
Summary: 4 Stars
I just watched this film, and it is superb. The film was cast and directed to perfection (especially the two lead roles), and I think everyone should have it in their DVD collection. Without going over the fine descriptions of the storyline by other reviewers, I'll just say that it is both gripping and heart warming, as well as a great family experience. My only reservation was with the quality of the transfer. Don't get me wrong, Kino did a pretty good job of transferring the film to disk, and I think the DVD is a far better format than VHS, but I would love to see this film on a Criterion DVD. Maybe I'm spoiled, but a Criterion DVD looks like it was shot on the latest film, and transferred with utmost care to preserve every subtlty.The Kino DVD still shows the occasional hair and film bubble inherent to a well used film reel after 25+ years in a box. Contrast and color saturation are probably not up to par compared to a proper restoration, but I didn't see any real problems here. Maybe the latest disks are better than the early ones, as I cannot agree with the reviewer who panned the film as something awful. This DVD isn't bad, it's just that there are some who could have done it better. Buy it, enjoy it.
Movie Review: I want to correct some reviewers
Summary: 4 Stars
I hesitated to buy this movie due to criticisms on it's visual quality. I bought it anyway because it was Kurosawa. I'm glad I did. For the most part, the transfer was fine. There were scenes which appeared fogged, but that was because it was shot in fog and/or extreme cold conditions. The rest of the time I couldn't find what other reviewers were complaining about. An interesting study of two men from completely different backgrounds who grow to respect and love each other. My only negative comment is that I couldn't activate an added feature.Movie Review: Dersu Uzala
Summary: 4 Stars
It is a beautiful movie to watch, and the friendship that develops between the captain and Dersu is touching. I hadn't seen it in many years but found it interesting that Dersu's speech patterns and lessons reminded me of Yoda. I realize that that sounds pedestrian, but I am wondering if Lucas had the same thought in mind. While the letterbox viewed on a TV is not nearly as impressive as the full screen movie experience, having the subtitles not intrude on such a beautiful film is a plus.Movie Review: Exceptional
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a relatively simple and uncomplicated tale of friendship and loss and a classic Russian tragedy in the truest sense. The Siberian wildlife is fascinating to watch on film and this non-fictional account of the bond between two contrasting planes of existence forms what I'd really have to describe as quite a beautiful and moving piece of cinema. For patient viewers, lovers of solid story telling and those with a sense of human bond.Movie Review: Not Kurosawa's best but still worthy
Summary: 4 Stars
You can sense Akira Kurosawa was not at his best during the filming of this movie, eventhough it is still a beautiful story that is well told. Acting was ok though it lacks the "connecting" intensity in the relationship between these two men who are supposed to be kindred spirits despite being from two very different worlds.