Impeccable film-making...

Rating: 10/10 (5 December 2003)

It is hard to use enough superlatives to describe this film: epic, mesmerizing, breathtaking, etc. This is how movies are supposed to be. An intense storyline infused with action, emotion, and even a tad bit of humor. The acting is superb by not only Cruise, but also the supporting cast. Ken Watanabe (Kasumoto) is brilliant as the Samurai leader, and Tony Goldwyn once again portrays his despicable character so well that you think he should have a patent on it. Easily the best film so far this year. If Tom Cruise does not finally win the Best Actor Oscar for his portrayal of Capt. Nathan Algren, then the Academy should have it's head examined.