A breathtaking movie if you get over the fluff.

Rating: 9/10 (30 December 2003)

I've heard this film being described as `Old Fashioned' by several critics and users. I have got to agree with them. An American hero (always a good looking hero by the way) goes to Japan and becomes a Japanese hero. It's such a clichÃ©. However, it's also hard to dismiss this movie because of this Hollywood fluff. The costumes, music, acting, etc. are simply awesome and breathtaking. It may not be remembered as a classic like the 7 Samurai, but it was well worth the $8.50 I paid to see it.