The Best Movie This Year

Rating: 10/10 (5 December 2003)

Having seen the sneak preview two days ago I am still in awe of The Last Samurai. This is by far the best movie I have seen this year. I believe this to be Tom Cruise at his best. The foreign actors are superb down to the last child. The script and concept is great. I would not be surprised if The Last Samurai will be up for an Oscar or 10. As the Asian presence in mass media is slowly growing, this is by far the truest to Asian culture yet. The actors all carry on an air of importance and regality that is admirable in film today. I recommend this film to any lover of epic movies. The message is clear but still makes you think. Each battle scene, whether it is one-on-one or clash of the cultures, is choreographed superbly. The script is written just as elegantly. Indeed a movie for the lovers of real cinematic art.