Epic

Rating: 10/10 (25 December 2011)

This is an outstanding picture, with plenty of action and honor. It goes without saying that the death scene of Katsumoto (Ken Watanabe) is an absolute must see. What people who do not care for this film fail to realize is that while it is true that dramatic license is taken Spoilers: (Like Cruise learning Japanese), the point behind the entire film is the redemption of Algren, and it is not necessary for him (Along with the rest of the Samurai) to die. In fact, it was necessary for him to do so (To explain how Katsumoto lived to the Emperor, and to show him that he is willing to die for principle). As for the happy ending, after having seen so much death and carnage, there is nothing wrong with Algren finally having to have peace and love in his life.