Excellent

Rating: 10/10 (30 June 2006)

The Last Samurai is an excellent movie.
It's about an American who embraces the Samurai culture and fights against his own country. The script does something that most epics fail to do: Make the story understandable. The viewer can understand what's happening and not be confused.
Tom Cruise gives another great performance as the American chief Nathan Algren. He starts off a depressed alcoholic and becomes the fierce soldier that he once was. Ken Watanabe also gives a great performance as the samurai leader Katsumoto. He becomes the character with fierce tenacity and intensity, but also with warmth and respect. They have great chemistry together.
Great cinematography, art direction, and costume designs. Good visual effects every once in a while. Brilliant battle scenes.
OVERALL: Excellent film