Fantastic!

Rating: 9/10 (7 October 2005)

First, I'm introducing by saying that I gave the movie only 9/10 because I've recently learned that Last Samurai is built on the same plot as Dances with Wolves, starring Kevin Costner. Since I haven't seen that I don't dislike the movie because it's a "Rip-off".
The movie starts with this peaceful introduction (Where the narrator says one of my favorite quotes; "I say Japan was forged/made by warriors...") and during that time you see beautiful landscapes. Summary: Nice introduction.
"So it begins", the movie continues with Nathan getting sent to Japan to deal with these "savage rebels with bows and arrows" but you learn throughout the movie, that savage is the last thing they are, and that these men have more sense of honor than any race to walk the earth. When Nathan gets captured and introduced to the Samurai way of living, he feels somehow relieved to be captured. Soon he's healed from the wounds he obtained through the battle which he was captured in, and starts wandering around (With a guard which he calls "Bob") admiring their way of living. Summary: Fantastic continuation, with admirable acting!
The whole movie ends with Nathan Algren going to the "enemies" side; the Samurais side. He finds himself training to become a Samurai, and learning Japanese so he communicates with his new people. The final battle is filled with emotions, strategy, bravery and last but not least revenge to his captain, which he has hated since Custer fell to the Siouxs.
All around summary for the movie: Admirable, truly fantastic and impressive. As I said: 9/10