Mifune (1999)

Captivating movie !

Entertaining from beginning to end, it maintains the spirit of the franchise while establishing it's own seal with a fun cast

In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.

This movie is exactly what I look for in a foreign film: culturally different but still understandable and entertaining.(I DON'T look for are huge budgets, big name stars or fiery explosions -- Hollywood has plenty of those.) Yes, the movie has a few flaws -- mostly some mis-directed acting -- but don't let that scare you away. If you're even considering such an obscure movie as this, then you can probably tolerate a few flaws in an original movie. A real highlight is the main female protagonist, Iben Hjejle. She has this fantastic Sandra Bullock think going-on and I could watch her face all day.Jesper Asholt also gives a memorable performance as "Rud" the developmentally disabled brother. His portrayal of mental retardation is the most convincing I've seen since Giovanni Ribisi in "The Other Sister" (which was also 1999).Bottom line: if you're the kind of person who like foreign films, you'll probably like this one.

OVERRATED "ART FILM" ALERT: The following film is adored by sophisticated and "with it" film fans. The fact that the average person may find the whole thing unfunny and bland is due to their just not being smart enough to understand and appreciate this masterpiece.This was a very painful and dreadful experience for me--watching this Danish film. It's a shame, really, as I have loved all the other Danish movies I have seen and had very high hopes for this one. Plus, with the word "Mifune" in the title, I really wished the movie had SOMETHING to do with this great Japanese actor (which it really did not). However, because the director chose to use so many disgusting images (I felt a need to bathe after seeing it) and because everyone in the film ultimately seemed so awful and selfish, I really didn't care one bit for anyone--except maybe a bit for the very annoying and under-socialized mentally retarded brother. In fact, every time I THOUGHT I liked a character, the writers had them then behave in horrible ways that guaranteed you'd be turned off by them. While it is true that real human beings are complex (often likable and not likable), the dichotomy was just too striking and unrealistic in this film. And, because of this the characters just didn't seem real. So, by the end, I just wanted them all to go away---the girl, the "smarter" brother and even the mentally challenged one. Just go away and let me pretend I didn't waste my time seeing this depressing mess.

This is a great movie... I think that all the actors and actresses did a very good job!... go see it! I think that Jesper Asholt did the best part!.. you can't tell if his like that in real life :) but i know he isn't... because I know him! then there is Iben and Anders who is unbelievable good actors! I just loved the movie.. a great little lovestory! I can't say that much about Emil playing Livas little brother... I can only say that he is NOT like that in real life... because I also know him! :) .. but i believe it was a great role to play and I think he did it good!Best regards Emil Tarding

"Mifunes Sidste Sang" is brilliant!It's very humorous and funny and there's a good balance between irony and sadness.The acting is excellent and the direction is even better.Usually I'm not a fan of comedies but this film totally cracked me up!Gotta love especially the performance by Jesper Asholt(Rud).My highest recommendation.