The Last Samurai
January 2003
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Richard Schickel
It's easy to stand back and wax ironic about The Last Samurai. But it's not all that difficult to succumb to its full-spirited romanticism either.
Geoff Andrew
Competently mounted in its studiedly immersive, elongated way, Zwick's earnest costume epic dresses a knee-jerk, reactionary sensibility in exotic garb.
Peter Rainer
The Last Samurai is an idyll in which the savageries of existence are transcended by spiritual devotion. That's a beautiful dream, and it gives the film a deep pleasingness, but the fullness of life and its blackest ambiguities are sacrificed.
Todd McCarthy
Disappointingly content to recycle familiar attitudes about the nobility of ancient cultures, Western despoilment of them, liberal historical guilt, the unrestrainable greed of capitalists and the irreducible primacy of Hollywood movie stars.
David Ansen
There are pleasures to be had in the handsome, heroic The Last Samurai. But they're all on the surface.
Peter Travers
The script lays on hokey narration and bombastic dialogue.
Critic reviews
Richard Schickel
It's easy to stand back and wax ironic about The Last Samurai. But it's not all that difficult to succumb to its full-spirited romanticism either.
Geoff Andrew
Competently mounted in its studiedly immersive, elongated way, Zwick's earnest costume epic dresses a knee-jerk, reactionary sensibility in exotic garb.
Peter Rainer
The Last Samurai is an idyll in which the savageries of existence are transcended by spiritual devotion. That's a beautiful dream, and it gives the film a deep pleasingness, but the fullness of life and its blackest ambiguities are sacrificed.
Todd McCarthy
Disappointingly content to recycle familiar attitudes about the nobility of ancient cultures, Western despoilment of them, liberal historical guilt, the unrestrainable greed of capitalists and the irreducible primacy of Hollywood movie stars.
David Ansen
There are pleasures to be had in the handsome, heroic The Last Samurai. But they're all on the surface.
Rex Reed
Even though The Last Samurai is brutal, exhausting and so not my kind of movie, it is extremely well-made and undeniably engrossing.
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Cruise is Great Again! Not sure why so many people just violently despise this man. Perhaps it's the "thing to do" or something. I can't see any other reason for it. His acting and on-screen intensity is unparalleled by any other actor imo. He has provided us with a library of excellent films that we have all enjoyed throughout many years. His talent and intensity are what make the movies he stars in. Tom Cruise dives deeply and wholly into his roles, the emotion always clearly visible, and it is yet again apparent in this incredible film. His youthful energy and athleticism add to his believability in this role as well. I can't conceive of a single speck of advice for Tom Cruise, that could possible make his performance any better than it was. Amazing actor. Made me want to live there, deep in the mountains, dedicated to a life of meaningful discipline. Loved the movie. Loved the scenery. Loved the casting. And Ken Watanabe is just the best possible casting of that character. He is superb.

BELIEVE IT OR NOT THIS IS TOM CRUISE BEST WORK LOVE THIS FILM! EPIC!,SPECTACULAR! BRILLIANT FILM MAKING! This was an awesome movie with great storytelling no wonder Tom Cruise jumped on this one! The Last Samurai was as good as it gets it's the whole package i can watch this film over and over and still won't tire of it!
Beautiful This is THE best and most important movie to me. Am honorable message, a simply touching and awe inspiring story, and a sound score that will make you weep. This movie will always have a place in my heart and I hope everyone that watches this movie loves it as much as me. 10/5
Outstanding movie This is the only movie Tom Cruise was ever good in and that is because the cast made him look good. Great film, great cast, could have picked a better leading actor.
NOT A CRUISE MOVIE FAN This is by far his best movie ever. "Jack reacher", isn't far behind. Its new and awesome!!!! Last samurai was long and kept my attention the entire time. The first time I watched in on DVD, I thought, man it was over fast!!!! Then I realized, 3 hours had passed.lol. I USED TO DESPISE TOM CRUISE'S ACTING, until this movie!!!! Now I like some of his movies! I wouldn't watch days of thunder until I saw this. YES, THIS MOVIE IS THIS GOOD!!!!! RENT OR BUY IT NOW!!!!
One of my all-time favorites Not everyone likes it, but this is an important movie to me. I don't expect that to change.
Tony Not a big Cruise fan but this is a very good movie. Very clean. I would own it if i found it.go ahead you won't be disappointed if you like jap history.
Cast and credits
Actors | Tom Cruise, Timothy Spall, Ken Watanabe, Billy Connolly, Tony Goldwyn, Hiroyuki Sanada, Masato Harada |
Director | Edward Zwick |
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Run time
154 minutes
Rating
R
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