Amazing. Plot, acting, and character development.

Rating: 10/10 (25 September 2005)

I've watched this several times now, and all I can say is that I've been blown away. The quality of the acting and the plot itself were extremely good. Tom Cruise was easily at his best, emotive, but very subtle, and his character evolved very well throughout the movie. Ken Watanabe was the absolute show stealer. His performance is something that will make me remember him alongside names like Toshiro Mifune, and will definitely have this DVD sitting alongside everything else I immediately show to people and tell them they have to see.
I would also note, this was one of a few movies to invoke such strong emotions in me. Again, definite must see.