a stunning film

Rating: 10/10 (14 November 2005)

The Last Samurai is an undoubtedly brilliant film, extremely moving and brilliantly made. Ken Watananbe and Tom Cruise have excellent on-screen chemistry which adds to the films style and character. The costume designer has done a fantastic job and you can really gain an understanding of the Samurai way of life and the meaning of true discipline, which both lead actors portray perfectly. Additionally the film has many spectacular action scenes, which are made all the more spectacular by the simplicity of the special effects.
A stunning film in the way that it is serious yet light relief is provided with comedy at strategic intervals - if you haven't watched this film please do so, i cannot describe to you in this comment how utterly spectacular the film was.