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I rate Seven Samurai as the second best film of all time. When I recommend it to others, I summarize it as being a 3 1/2 hour black & white film in Japanese... that is over far too soon! It has everything: action, humor, love, nobility, liars, cowards, and characters who are quickly defined but compelling to watch.

The toughest thing about the movie is the first fifteen minutes. When the peasants are wailing and gnashing teeth, it might tempt you to switch to a different channel. Stick with it...

This is not a "gore for gore's sake" samurai flick, nor is it one of those deep, introspective artsy flicks. Both guys and girls will like this one, and it has had a big influence on the action and western genres. 10/10

This is a simple "boy meets girl" "parents/adults don't understand us" film, but a very well done one. Ulla Jacobsson is captivating in the lead. I like her performance here better than in "Smiles of a Summer Night", although the latter is the better film. I also found "One Summer of Happiness" interesting for what it said about post-war Sweden. Well done.