For my money nothing he later did can touch the b/w films he did during the 50's with mifune. Look at the begining of Rashomon. With the woodcutter strolling through the woods. The way kurosawa mixes image and music. Right off the bat you know your in good hands. No explosions, no car chases, in fact the first minutes lack almost any conflict at all untill he comes upon the clothing strewn in the bushes. But with the clever editing of the right images set into motion with music create a rhythum that draws you into that world. It is a classic opening that should be watched by one and all....
