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a beautiful masterpiece
I don't go to the theatre that often anymore. I don't have to drive, waste gas, have a headache finding a parking space, waiting in line and spend enough for two tickets to buy a DVD (and that does not include the Pepsi and popcorn!). I won't mention the chewing gum and sticky cola coated floors! For all that, I can get two DVDs and watch it as many times as I like! I...
Publié le Jui 19 2004 par Deborah MacGillivray
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Bushido? no,,,,
well, first of all, i¡d say this movie was better than i thought.i mean, in some Hollywood movies they showed something about japan,and many were horrible. Well, it seems that many people in the world whos aw this movie think that they have understood more about Bushido, etc. really? i dont think so. It was more typical Hollywood sentimentalism than real bushido...
Publié le Déc 16 2004
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a beautiful masterpiece, Jui 19 2004
I don't go to the theatre that often anymore. I don't have to drive, waste gas, have a headache finding a parking space, waiting in line and spend enough for two tickets to buy a DVD (and that does not include the Pepsi and popcorn!). I won't mention the chewing gum and sticky cola coated floors! For all that, I can get two DVDs and watch it as many times as I like! I love to watch a movie several times, study it, what makes it work, what really irritates the second or third time. Watch actors conjuring magic. Another reason, I really curtailed my going - PR and hype - I would get all this PR pushing you to go, press and reviewers assuring you what a great movie such and such was. I would rush to go and ended up feeling like one of P.T. Barnum's suckers. Not only did I pay the money that would get me two DVDs, I felt the movie was NOT worth it!So, when all the hype about the LAST SAMURAI came down, Oscar nominations, I held back going, wait for DVD. Everyone kept assuring me I would LOVE this film, with its historical background that it would be my cup of tea. However, Tom Cruise was a sticking point. I was blown away from Tom Cruise stealing the thunder from Timothy Hutton (a talented actor whose work I appreciate) in TAPS. Cruise was brilliant in the small role and everything pointed to him being a great actor. Instead, Cruise became a "star". There is a BIG difference between a great actor and a superstar. And Cruise seemed content to flash his killer smile and coast by, rather than step up the plate and hit "a home run". This has always tarnished his performances - to me - I hate to see great talent not reach their potential. So I had that reservation going into the LAST SAMURAI. It was breathtaking to see the film where he FINALLY stopped being Cruise and go for the golden ring. This film saw him, for once, not playing Tom Cruise, but actually forgetting he was Cruise. He became Nathan Algren, a mentally weary warrior who was sickened by the aftermath of Little Big Horn, a warrior who has lost all honor, and it's slowly eating away inside him, crippling his whole life. He is recruited to go to Japan to teach their soldiers how to fight. Cruise is still hanging on by his fingernails mentally, because he is serving under the very man he hold responsible for Indian Massacres ¯ who once again cares little about lives, and orders Algren to take the unready troops to face the mighty Samurai. Cruise is equipped with reasonably modern weapons - I say reasonably, because they are still musket loaders instead of the repeating rifles that came out of the Civil War, such as Sharpes and Winchester. Still, the arrogant commander feels even the unready troops could put down a rebelling from a few hundred warriors with swords and bows. Cruise unit finds out differently, as they are nearly wiped out. Cruise goes down fighting as a true warrior and earns the awe and admiration from the Samurai leader Katsumoto - beautifully played by Ken Watanabe. Katsumoto is not fighting against his Emperor, rather fighting the advisors around him wishing to exploit Japan. Katsumoto takes Algren back to his mountain strong hold, heals him. He is a prisoner, but basically allowed the run of the compound. As he slowly comes out of his nightmares and drunken stupors, he finds a world that is built on honor, something he long ago lost. The people are gentle, live by a code and do not fear death - if it comes with honor. He gradually joins the warriors training and earns the love and respect of the Samurai, and comes to love them in return. They go forward knowing they are out numbered, out gunned, but in the timeless way of the Samurai, they face death with honor in order to make a statement. It is beautifully filmed, deftly directed with a true understanding of the subject, and Cruise and Watanabe are brilliant. It just does not get any better than this (though I would have loved to see Viggo have Cruise's role!)
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Fake but good., Fév 26 2004
Don't get me wrong. I really enjoyed The Last Samurai, but it's complete bull. This is one of the most unlikely stories ever to be passed off as something realistic. I won't exactly go into detail to spare some from spoilers, but just flat out, this offers a very unrealistic attitude of the samurai from feudal Japan. Last of all, how the hell can Tom Cruise survive all that crap?
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beautiful,moving,well acted picture, Oct. 11 2007
Tom Cruise is Captain Nathan Algren,who in 1870 is hired by the Emperor
of Japan to train the Japanese Army in modern warfare.The Emperor than
hopes to bring about an end to the Samurai,who have remained with the
old way of fighting.As events unfold,Algren is captured by the Samurai
and while treated with indifference and disdain at first,he slowly
becomes part of the community.he begins to learn the Samurai ways,and
gains their trust and friendship.in turn,he develops a newfound respect
for the samurai way,and in time,becomes a better man for it. Even if
you are not a Tom Cruise fan,you should still like this movie.Cruise
plays Algren as a man who is at first,deeply flawed,with no
hope.Then,as the movie progresses,Cruise convincingly portray's
Algren's slow,but noticeable change into a humble man who regains his
humanity and discovers what it means to be a man.This Movie is directed
by Edward Zwick(Glory,Legends of the Fall).The screenplay was written by
John Logan(Any Given Sunday,Gladiator).the action scenes are well done
and look authentic.the dialogue is well written,leading to some very
touching scenes.the movie is also visually stunning. everyone involved
put their heart and soul into this project and it shows. 5/5
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Awesome Show, Mars 3 2005
This movie has it all. Drama, action, amazing battle scenes - the best I've ever seen. It's definitely a must see.
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Bushido? no,,,,, Déc 16 2004
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well, first of all, i¡d say this movie was better than i thought.i mean, in some Hollywood movies they showed something about japan,and many were horrible.
Well, it seems that many people in the world whos aw this movie think that they have understood more about Bushido, etc. really? i dont think so.
It was more typical Hollywood sentimentalism than real bushido in this movie. yeah,it¡s Tom Cruise movie.
Well, this movie was partly filmed in New zealand,and it didnt really looked like somewhere in Japan.
Also, the scene which Tom Cruise Charactor goes out on the street and attacked by 4 japanese guys with Sword.Tom Cruise fights with 2 swords in both hand and wins.hahaha,,those 4 guys were supporsed to be swrod fighting proffesionals,and fight with 2 swords is totaly different technique than fighting with 1 sword.how can he win?
Also the woman,whos husband was killed, fall in love with Tom Cruise charactor. that was also unbelievable.(but well, it¡s Hollywood movie,so they may wanted to put love story in it to sell it better).
And,Government hires NINJA to attack those Samurais? is that some kind of joke?well, a few japanese Actors in this movie, said in the interview that they talked to Director and prodiucers to explain how to use sword really,or how to wear Kimono,etc etc.and they got answer like "well, in reality maybe it was so, but as Entertainment, we want it.that "
so anyway, i see less reality about samurai and bushido in this movie,but more fiction in Hollywood way.so if you want to know about Bushido or samurai really, there should be prenty of books to know them better than this movie.
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Unfortunelty not "The Last Tom Cruise Movie", Aoû 18 2004
I held this one off for a long time. I was at the very bottom of my list of movies to see. I just knew it was gonna be trash. Aside from some breathtaking photography this film is dumbed down Hollywood trash. An insult to Japanese filmakers like Akira Kurosawa (Seven Samurai) and Hiroshi Inagaki (Samurai Trilogy) who's Samurai films have captured the hearts of audeinces worldwide. Not only is this film a rip off of those directors but it's also a poor attempt at mimicing Hollywood epics like Braveheart. Probably the worst thing about this film is Tom Cruise's occaisional narration of his diary. What kind of warrior keeps a diary anyway? Isn't that for pansies? Anyway it serves as pointless drivel that mearly point's out the allready obvious. It's like they tried to make this film idiot proof. I think they should have focused on making it average joe/jane pissed off cause they spent 5 bucks to rent this crap proof. The Characater development in this film was pretty much the same any Jean Claued Van Damme film. Last time I checked "Kickboxer" or "Bloodsport" didn't get nominated for any Academy Awards. I was just waiting for a training montage. That's all I'm gonna write about this film. I have better stuff to review.
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Very suprised, Aoû 10 2004
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This movie is like Pearl Harbour or We Were Soldiers, a Hollywood depiction of historic events. I was quite suprised when I saw this where before, my ray of thought was "Cruise?!?! A samurai?!??! BAWWAHAH" but this movie was very good and he played the part quite well. I love the art behind it all like the samurai monestary, the garden with the cherry blossoms, etc. The action is pretty good and not too bloody for youths (personal recommomendations: 14+ some blood and beheadings). I would personally would have liked to have scene more history aspects of the movie. Yes, the Westerners provided arms to Japan that ushered an era were the Samurai was obsolete. Yes, there was a rebellion that fought introduction to modernization and the elimination of their culture. I would have liked to have scene more history in this movie.
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Don't expect too much, Juil 18 2004
What's the reason for watching The Last Samurai? The sword-fighting scenes. There are a lot of sword-fighting scenes, they're well-done, and if you enjoy watching them you'll find entertainment value in the movie. Also, the Japanese countryside is filmed beautifully here, so if you have an appreciation for nature, it's another incentive to watch.Otherwise, The Last Samurai is nothing special. The storyline is simplistic; the samurai are all two-dimensional and unquestionably the fine and good people in the film. They can do no evil, truly. For Cruise it's one of those self-righteous roles where he gets to look angsty for the camera. There's one scene at the end for example, where he's kneeling and holding up a sword, and he's trying to look like someone who is under great emotional strain and there are these ludicrous close-ups of his sweaty face - really gratuitous. The movie defintely would have benefited from some editing and character development.
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I liked this movie!, Juil 16 2004
I guess everything that needs to be said about the actors, the set and the story has been said here, many times over. .My hat is off to the Japanese actors and the costume & set designers. The atmospheric element in this movie is stunning; for example, the first charge of the samurai in that misty forest, is unforgetable. I loved the ninja attack. This is one of the few recent productions in which the masculine is portrayed in a wholesome manner: the warrior spirit, the camaraderie, the honor, and the respect for the inner peace that is brought by zen meditation practice, are brought out very well. While the script was IMO kinda clichey & mediocre, Cruise's acting was not bad and rather subtle for a scientologist :) Zimmer's music was predictably good (if less conspicuous as in, say, Black Hawk Down) and if you're into kendo or swordsmanship, well, you will want to see this film several times.
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Fantastic DVD!, Juil 14 2004
I thought "The Last Samurai," was an excellent movie. I plan on keeping this DVD handy. I have little doubt that I will watch this one many, many times.
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