Every shot in "Mishima" is a visual poem, but not all of these are pleasant to ingest. Director Paul Schrader produced a challenging work that is certainly not for everyone. The man Mishima remains enigmatic despite the film. Sometimes bio-pics can tarnish a legacy, but "A Life in Four Chapters" only amplifies Mishima's singularity. This most certainly is not the film to watch the first time you meet your partner's parents... you may want to lean toward lighter fare on that occasion.
Written 8/30/09
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