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Sekigahara
関ヶ原
2017 150 min Japan
★6.7
War, History, Drama
Director: Masato Harada
🎭 Based on
«The Battle of Sekigahara»
byRyōtarō Shiba
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Description
The background to and depiction of a watershed battle in Japanese history, at Sekigahara in 1600, when Tokugawa Ieyasu's Army of the East defeated the Army of the West of Ishida Mitsunari. The story includes the intrigues and shifting loyalties of the various retainers, family members, and samurai.
Starring
Jun'ichi Okada
Actor
Kôji Yakusho
Actor
Kasumi Arimura
Actor
Awards
3 wins & 8 nominations
Key opinion
Sekigahara offers a visually meticulous recreation of historical Japan that excels in production design and period accuracy. However, the film struggles with a fragmented narrative and an unconvincing central performance, making it difficult for viewers unfamiliar with the complex historical context to engage with the story.
| Production | The film demonstrates exceptional attention to historical detail through superb production design, costumes, and period-accurate weaponry. | |
| Screenplay | The inclusion of a forced, excessive ninja romance subplot feels disjointed and fails to add emotional depth to the narrative. | |
| Acting | The central performance of Ishida Mitsunari is widely criticized as lifeless and failing to provide a convincing or compelling motivation for the protagonist. | |
| Accessibility | The narrative is dense and fragmented, requiring prior historical knowledge to follow, which alienates casual viewers while serving as a niche reference for enthusiasts. | |
| Direction | Opinions on the battle sequences are divided between those who appreciate the aesthetic realism and those who find the scale lacking and the action choreography underwhelming. |