how did cruise not get an ocscar nomination!

Rating: 8/10 (18 February 2004)

This movie exceeded my expectations, I don't understand why this movie was overlooked by the academy awards panel, were they not watching? Tom Cruise plays Nathan Algren, a man who's torn between the past and what lies ahead in the future. At first he doesn't understand the ways of the samurai but when he is held "captive" he begins to understand a new way of life and honour. Ken Watanbe plays Katsumoro, a powerful samurai intrigued by the conflict that Nathan has and perhaps the warrior connection between them.
This is a movie not to be missed!!