Eclipse Series 23: Kurosawa’s First Films (Sanshiro Sugata / The Most Beautiful / Sanshiro Sugata Part Two / The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail) (The Criterion Collection) [DVD]
A Criterion DVD collection compiling Kurosawa’s early works: Sanshiro Sugata, The Most Beautiful, Sanshiro Sugata Part Two, and The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail. Provides historical insight into Kurosawa’s early filmmaking with solid film quality. Customer insight notes the fascinating glimpse into Kurosawa’s work
Highlights
- early Kurosawa works
- film quality
- the Criterion Collection edition
Pros
- comprehensive set of Kurosawa’s early films
- recognized film quality
- historical insight into Kurosawa’s development
Cons
- older films may have period aesthetics
- limited contemporary special features noted via data