Pleasantly Surprised

Rating: 9/10 (7 August 2014)

I was a bit hesitant to watch this movie solely because of Tom Cruise. I have never been a huge Cruise fan and when this movie came out, I dismissed it right away. I didn't watch it until 5 or 6 years later. I'm very glad I did and I have watched it over and over again, learning new and wonderful things about the movie each time.
I also watched it with the commentary and if anyone is into such a thing, I would say don't miss the movie with the commentary. I know some people don't like to watch the movie in this manner because it takes away from the mystery and the intrigue of the film, but I find it adds more depth to my understanding of movies and it made this one more meaningful for me.
I love movies and I love to learn everything I can about each one I watch. The Last Samurai is a beautiful movie about culture, tradition, family, loyalty, friendship, love and destiny. It shouldn't be missed.