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The Bad Sleep Well (1960). This lesser known phantom of Kurosawa's Shakespeare trilogy turns out to be a masterful study of the moral corruption of Japan, as if this degeneracy is for corruption's sake, sans any avaricious designs. The usual suspects turn up to the show, with Mifune and company giving their usual standout performances. The story, with its relaxed Shakespearean association, takes its time letting loose its plot; AKA, it tends to drag a bit. For those with patience, the morass is worth the wait to see how the tragedy ties up its evil threads. Direction and shot composition were splendid, as should be expected from this master. For a different take on Shakespeare and even Kurosawa, this classic might be worth a go. Merci beaucoup.
Genruk
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Fate is my mistress, mother of the cruel abomination that is hope.
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