The Last Samurai Reviews
All Time Classic. Yeah it has the Hollywood treatment at times like the fact Tom cruise can be the sole survivor of two gattling guns in a open field and some other over the top moments. I'm also sure there are plenty of historical inaccuracies near the end too. But man....this is really good. The production value is just amazing. The costumes, the on location setting, the world of the samurai, the direction is all first rate. The end battle is just epic as well. It's the themes of a New Hollywood Western like the Wild Bunch mixed with a Samurai Movie with Tom Cruise. To it's credit also it never feels like it goes too slow either. This is a fast epic but never rushed and takes it's time exploring the themes and we learn the way of the Samurai and watch Cruise go from a disfranchised Captain to The Last Samurai. It has nothing but respect for the culutre it explores and the characters are fasinating as well. Even if your not familiar with Japanese History you can still follow this and get into it easily. The music is really good too though I wish it was a bit more catchy. Everything else though is truly first rate. Cruise is really good here and the supporting cast makes him even better. They keep him grounded the entire time. It's a moving epic about the last days of an ancient way of life with a message about moving forward but being respectful of our traditions and history for every culture. Everyone should give this a try once.
Assim como "Avatar" (2009) é "Dança com Lobos" (1990) no espaço, "O Último Samurai" é "Dança com Lobos" no Japão Imperial. Então, é uma história que nós já vimos algumas vezes? Sim, com certeza. Mas isso não a torna menos lindamente executada. "O Último Samurai" é ancorado pelas fortísimas atuações de Tom Cruise e Ken Watanabe e traz deslumbrantes cenários das montanhas do Japão, belas celebrações da cultura japonesa, figurinos divinos, uma impecável produção de arte e uma maravilhosa trilha sonora de Hans Zimmer. E a cereja no topo do bolo? Gloriosas cenas de batalha, feitas com dezenas — talvez centenas — de verdadeiros figurantes e cavalos, filmadas em verdadeiras localidades, com verdadeiras explosões, como todo épico deveria ser.
One of Tom Cruise's best performances. On a physical and emotional level he delivers great work whilst speaking very authentic Japanese for his character's situation. It's a well-directed epic with a terrific supporting cast of Japanese actors. One of Hans Zimmer's best scores too. Very underrated film.
Beautiful movie with a strong story, good cinematography, epic scores by Hans Zimmer, great cast, the battle scenes are so well made and look realistic and Tom Cruise gives one of the best performances.
Super weird!! The voiceover narration is awful, Cruise maximizes his yelling potential, the production and performances are solid.
While it’s definitely the kind of historical fiction epic that was marketed as an American star vehicle and couldn't be today, The Last Samurai puts Tom Cruise in 19th century Japan and a story that sheds light on the samurai culture for beginners and ties it together with a strong supporting cast, beautiful visuals and satisfying battles.
Very underrated. Deserves more attention
Cruise is in his element as a feeler and a fighter that redeems his own story.
One of my favourite films. The redemption arc of Cruised character is beautifully written. + the soundtrack is amazing.
While the premise is a little weak (why not command samurai to ditch bows and learn to wield guns while keeping their culture) the lead actors do an amazing job. The action and lead up to the climax is satisfying.
Um épico de guerra que se passa no fim do século dezenove no contexto da sociedade japonesa. Ali, a vida de um soldado americano, prisioneiro em uma vila de agricultores, se une a lutadores samurais em busca da resistência contra o imperador. Comovente, inspirador, visceral.
One of Tom Cruise's best pieces of acting. An incredible visual experience, the score is second to none, and the beautiful capture of Japanese culture of this time period is unparalleled. Definitely one of my favorites.
A great and long movie to watch, really good with an amazing performance from Tom Cruise as always.
A beautiful story about a Western commanding officer who finds himself left on a Japanese battlefield and is spared his life, only to fall in love with a culture he once tried to destroy. A powerful movie about loyalty in ancient Japanese culture, and the mixing of two distinct cultures. Top tier acting, casting, soundtrack and special effects. An absolute must-watch. One of Tom Cruise's best performances ever.
Absolutely brilliant film, highly recommend it. The story is fast paced and filled with action, tense moments and emotional scenes, ignore these so called “critics” who say otherwise. This is a must watch film before you die!
One of my favorites.
the exploration on how death is more important than we think and how we value life too little just make the final battle more intense. this movie is super hype and has amazing writing so watch it. my only complaint is the rent price was too high but it was worth it too see this masterpiece
This was a great film that I really enjoyed. Tom Cruise was amazing and the plot was very well developed and exciting! The story was very interesting and well made!! 5/5!
This was a solid period action movie.