This movie is very exciting, well written and superbly acted.I give it 9.7 out of 10 points

Rating: 10/10 (10 December 2003)

If you liked the majesty and cinematography of "Crouching Tiger Hidden
Dragon" or the writing of "Dances with Wolves" and "Brave heart" You will be thoroughly entertained by this epic motion picture "The Last Samurai", I guarantee this movie will garner Tom Cruise his first Oscar for best actor. This movie was majestic in its cinematography and the writing and acting were impeccable. The theater audience actually stood and gave the movie a standing
ovation at the end of the picture. This is unusual for a movie. Not since "Joy Luck Club" have I seen a movie that had audience members in tears.This movie runs the spectrum of emotions from exciting martial
arts scenes and choreography to heartfelt drama and redemption.You are taken for a roller coaster ride and its worth the price of admission. I can say without a doubt, this is the best movie of the year. This movie will surpass "Mystic River" for best picture.
But even if it doesn't, Tom Cruise is a LOCK for the Best Actor Oscar.