Glad I Went Alone

Rating: 10/10 (6 December 2003)

I was so skeptical because I have a very hit and miss record with Tom Cruise's roles in movies... hate him in this one, love him in that one, hate him again, loved him again. So I had hopes since I did like the premise behind the film, but I also liked the premise behind Eyes Wide Shut. So I had to see for myself.
The movie opened, and I love it.
I got to the first fight scene in the fog, and I fell in love again.
I sat through the fall and winter in the village, and I loved it all.
During the end of the final battle scene, I was visibly fighting back tears I was so in love with it (which is why I was happy that I went alone).
This movie brings forth all the honor and tradition that the samurai deserve. No spoilers, no in depth scene analysis needed. Just see it, trust me. That is all you need to do. You will see and you will know.