Hard to rate because a lot is lost in the cultural difference. The film relies heavily on the typical Japanese viewer's knowledge of the very popular play that takes place in the film, and unfortunately, understanding the characters' behaviour is important here.
That being said it's still an unsettling movie.
Definitely did not live up to the original, but it was great to see Jack Lemmon and George C. Scott play their respected roles. Other than that it's just one of those shot for shot, remade for a "modern audience" films that only really disrespects how well the original has aged.
A very old movie for the last generation, something that should be kept in the past and dug up once every few years to watch...or is there something more? With what's become of the Mission Impossible franchise, the series is expected to be in the realm of over the top action, but was it always like this? No, Mission Impossible is something else, dare I say, the definition of what it means to be a spy film.
I challenge you…
