Rashomon - for me.
I find it strange that so many have 7 Samurai on top. I though they should be at least neck and neck. But no doubt, they are Kurosawa's best two.
Rashomon is the better film, Seven Samurai is the better movie. By that I mean Rashomon is probably the most brilliant thing Kurosawa ever directed, but SS is the one that your going to find yourself watching 10 times.
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SEVEN SAMAURI is pure amazment.
Favorite actor: Ed Norton
Favorite actress: Ellen Page
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Rashomon is my favourite movie. I go with it.
shareI'd say Ikiru is Kurosawa's best.
Seven Samurai contains great dialogues, while Rashomon added a new subgenre (which is actually called Rashomon; used for movies that tell several versions of a story) to the movie industry.
It's an interesting question. I'm no great judge of movie-making so I can only go with my personal feelings. I saw SS first many, many years ago. Have seen it a few times since. At this stage of my life (I'm 64), I prefer Rashomon -- at least partly because I'm more drawn to philosophical themes now than action/adventure. Rashomon stimultes my brain more. And it's shorter -- a plus for me.
"The more you drive, the less intelligent you are"
-- Repo Man
Rashomon.
The Seven Samurai is an excellent epic action film with much heart and soul. A great inspiration for westerns, both American and Spaghetti.
Rashomon goes deeper into the heart of humans, though. I was truly blown away by this work of art. Superbly written, acted, and the cinematography was beautiful. It is Kurosawa's masterpiece!
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Rashomon is brilliant, but not for everybody.
Seven Samurai is the complete package.
I like both equally.