"High and low" is one of those films that knocks you off your feet without you ever seeing it coming. That's the best kind of film. The one that surprises you. I wasn't aware that Kurosawa could top his already masterful filmography. I was wrong because "High and low" just might be my favorite of his.
Beautiful cinematography, heartfelt acting and white knuckle pacing makes for a masterpiece of a film.