Pleasant Surprise

Rating: 10/10 (8 December 2003)

I went into The Last Samurai expecting not much more than a descent plot at best and some bitchin action. What I got was a well acted well directed film with a great plot and amazing action. I have never been a fan of Tom Cruise I have always found him overrated but this performance impressed the hell out of me. Cruise does not deserve an Oscar or anything but maybe a nod. Zwick deserves a nod as does Hans Zimmer for his great score. The Cinematrography was awesome the movie just looks great. People really need to give this movie a chance because it delivers everything you can possibly want in a movie.