Jolly Good

Rating: 9/10 (27 January 2004)

I really enjoyed watching The Last Samurai. I never have any expectations from Tom Cruise, but in this movie he has pulled off quite a performance.
Ken Watanabe is quite apt in his portrayal of the Samurai leader, although I must admit I did not know of him as an actor before this movie.
The cinematography and the representation of the Samurai lifestyle is excellent. It is deeply engrossing to say the least.
I'm not sure Tom Cruise's performance warrants an Oscar nomination, but it sure is one of his best!
-Arvind.