A Very Satisfying Movie

Rating: 10/10 (26 May 2014)

"The Last Samurai" is a very satisfying movie and it is definitely worth checking out. This a beautiful looking movie, and I do think everyone should give this movie a shot. I thought Tom Cruise has done an amazing job for his role as Captain Nathan Algren. This is one of his greatest achievements for his career as an actor. Ken Watanabe was absolutely fascinating as Katsumoto, and he really deserves plenty of recognition, and deserving an Oscar nomination. The chemistry between Cruise and Watanabe is quite enjoyable, and really does work as they try to get know each other. Also, I thought Koyuki the actress that play the Samurai's wife that was killed by Cruise's character is actually very good. While I do give praises to the chemistry between Cruise and Watanabe, I also do enjoy the chemistry between Cruise and Koyuki; they both played each other really well. The romance between the two really works, especially during some of the quite moments in the movie are actually very well effective. I thought the cinematography is beautifully shot, and really does capture that particular time era as it is set in Japan. Edward Zwick's direction is actually very good, and he does tell a great story. The music by Hans Zimmer is powerful, energetic, and it is beautiful. The battle scene at the end is well done, but I do think that it is a little bit too long and wish if they trim some parts out so it wouldn't be too long. I really do enjoy watching "The Last Samurai" and I am giving it a 10 out of 10.