Drunken Angel is my first Akira Kurosawa's film and also my first yakuza (members of transnational organized crime syndicates in Japan) film.... The legend also cemented himself as a director with this feature..
The movie follows a story with a beautiful moral as quoted "A rational approach is the best medicine for life." I liked the way the director used various metaphorical reflections how one can lead their way to doom or to hope.. Although, both the protagonists have flaws yet they have their own way to make you feel for them... The post war scenario, the subtle reflections of occupation of japan are beautifully captured...
The actors did a great job.. This marks the first collaboration of Akira Kurosawa and actor Mifune Toshiro...
I loved the soundtrack.... takes you back to those days.... It put me into a dreamy mood...especially the guitar section and the jungle boogie..
Don't know why but the movie felt like a poetry to me.. would love to watch again to reminsce those feels...
Finally, one down among his classics .....
Watch it to appreciate the artistry of Akira Kurosawa.....
Highly recommended!!