A really Good Film

Rating: 9/10 (23 January 2005)

Although not a true depiction of the Samurai warriors, this film is very well made, and the essence of the Samurai remains true. Capt. Nathan Algren (Tom Cruise) is under orders to wipe out the Samurai, but is captured during battle and learns to live along side them and take spiritual fulfilment from their ancient way of life.
Some fantastic battle scenes (a little braveheart like in their imagery), strong characters and brilliant direction, result in a thoroughly entertaining movie, that is not what i expected at all.(not even close)
If you're looking for all out action, this isn't the right film for you.
If you want a spiritually moving insight into what it may have been like to live as a Samurai, and how modern day Japan was born, then that is what you will receive.
9/10