For me, Black Rain is just another prime example of why I consider Ridley Scott to be a mixed bag as a Director. Sure he’s definitely made some classics like Blade Runner, Alien, and Gladiator but other films that I’ve seen in Scott’s filmography (Robin Hood, Exodus, and G.I. Jane) seems like he gets so caught up into creating visual atmospheres (especially in this one) to the point of where he loses focus on maintaining a genuine plotting or narrative.
Black Rain is an 80’s recycled tough cop action film about two xenophobic cops (Douglas and Garcia) who happen to stumble into the middle of a Yakuza killing-taking place in a New York City restaurant. Eventually, they make an arrest and are ordered to escort the gang member back to Japan where the two cops get further involved with the Yakuza. As far as the visual style goes Black Rain pretty much picks up where Blade Runner left off. Scott applies this style to a more present day setting with his signature mood lighting technique that utilizes fog/steam to project bands of light in order to add more texture/contrast into fairly static shot scenes. …show more content…
After watching this film and searching the web I’ve discovered that there is apparently an extended cut of this, which might actually be worth checking out considering it’s Scott’s version and he is known for his molasses like story plodding could potentially add more depth to both the characters and story that I was initially hoping for with the film. Though this would be somewhere down the line if I ever get the urge to revisit it.
In short, Black Rain at its best showcases the visually lavish cinematography, which is reminiscent of Blade Runner however Black Rain’s storyline feels like its worlds
Black Rain is an 80’s recycled tough cop action film about two xenophobic cops (Douglas and Garcia) who happen to stumble into the middle of a Yakuza killing-taking place in a New York City restaurant. Eventually, they make an arrest and are ordered to escort the gang member back to Japan where the two cops get further involved with the Yakuza. As far as the visual style goes Black Rain pretty much picks up where Blade Runner left off. Scott applies this style to a more present day setting with his signature mood lighting technique that utilizes fog/steam to project bands of light in order to add more texture/contrast into fairly static shot scenes. …show more content…
After watching this film and searching the web I’ve discovered that there is apparently an extended cut of this, which might actually be worth checking out considering it’s Scott’s version and he is known for his molasses like story plodding could potentially add more depth to both the characters and story that I was initially hoping for with the film. Though this would be somewhere down the line if I ever get the urge to revisit it.
In short, Black Rain at its best showcases the visually lavish cinematography, which is reminiscent of Blade Runner however Black Rain’s storyline feels like its worlds