The First Perfection

Rating: Null/10 (8 March 2004)

I have to admit that I was very reluctant to watch this movie at first. (Spoiler) Just because I don't really like watching action or subtitled films. But everyone kept recommending me to watch it and said it was really better than I could ever imagine. And they were right!
I was really surprised at how acurate and real this movie was. I already knew how talented Tom Cruise is, but this has to be one of the best I've ever seen him in! (Spoiler) Not only did he do most of the stunt work, but I was especially impressed at how he spoke japanese. This movie could've easily been like any other hollywood movie where all the characters speak english and it doesn't seem odd that they know it so well. But that he took the time to learn the language and that the rest of the actors were allowed to speak their native tongue. I don't see how it would be otherwise because it would've been just as bad as that Bruce Willis movie Tears Of The Sun.
I also loved the sexual subtleties between Cruise and Koyuki's characters. She's not the typical beauty of mixed blood, but of demure and angelic beauty that represents the fragile asian nature. And I admire any woman who'd go on screen wearing very little make-up when acting next to Cruise. There was no nudity or sex, but the tension and desire they immitted was intense.
(Spoiler) It is a sad movie because it demonstrates the horrible side of humans by killing off one of the heroes that actor Ken Watanabe plays. But brings life into prespective and shows how some are willing to give up their lives for their principles.
My final words, I highly recommend this movie to everyone and hope every person gets a little something from this experience!!!