Toshiro Mifune works with director Masaki Kobayashi in the samurai film "Samurai Rebellion" but the results are not what they should be. When their lord requests the marriage of his mistress to his son, Isaburo (Mifune) is reluctant to comply. However, two years later, the two start to develop feelings for each other and Isaburo starts to change his mind. Though when the lord orders for her return both Isaburo and his son Yogoro (Go Kato) decide to take a stand. If nothing else, "Samurai Rebellion" is worth a watch because of its gorgeous cinematography and Mifune's intense performance. The problem starts when it gets less and less believable. At a number of points it seems as if Isaburo cares about their relationship than anyone else in the cast, his son included. As a result a few moments near the end almost come off like a soap opera. "Samurai Rebellion" is not a bad film but it is not the best film in either Mifune's or Kobayashi's repertoire.
Review of Samurai Rebellion
