Absolutely, positively, NO doubt WHATSOEVER...BEST movie of 2003!

Rating: 10/10 (8 October 2004)

I have seen many Kurosawa films, and have loved them all. That is why I did not have many high expectations for this movie, as I usually do not have for any. I had many doubts about it, especially with Tom Cruise playing a samurai...come on now. I had a feeling it was going to be good, but not this OUTSTANDING. It was the most powerful movie I have seen in 2003 and in a long time. The direction, music, and acting were awesome. It puts you in the world of the Samurai and Feudal Japan, especially with the accompaniment of Hans Zimmer's BEAUTIFUL score. You know a movie is good when the music keeps playing in your head and the images from it keep flashing back. I have no idea how it could have gotten a 7.9 average from the reviews when it should be up in the top 50. I noticed that the lower grades are from people who mostly hate Cruise, which is pathetic. This movie deserved the Best Picture Oscar, and I have no idea how it was not even nominated. Seabiscuit?? Come on!People actually clapped at the end of the movie, and that is a rarity. Everything about this movie was amazing, and each scene worth-watching. If you like Braveheart and Dances With Wolves, you will surely enjoy this. This definitely deserves an A in my book. If you have better feelings about the movie after reading this, I advise you to get the DVD and watch it over and over. Absolutely, positively, no doubt whatsoever the best movie of 2003 =)