Saturday, April 2, 2016

Yojimbo (1961)

This film is regarded as a masterpiece and the inspiration for the hero with no name, as featured in the Clint Eastwood movie A Fistful of Dollars.

This film certainly was a worthwhile watch, but at times the character's actions seemed less than prudent, in regards to self preservation.  I was unable to understand why the owner of the izakaya would take Sanjuro in and feed him for free.  Also, while it was understable that farmer wished to thank Sanjuro, it was obviously at great risk to Sanjuro to do so, as it played out in the film.

I was also left wondering about some of Sanjuro's habits.  He continually put his arms inside his shirt (removing them from his sleeves)  It seems that this would put him at a disadvantage if he were attacked.  I wondered if it was cold and Sanjuro (or just the actor) was doing so to keep himself warm.

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