This movie was good but NOT great

Rating: Null/10 (24 January 2004)

First off, as some others have already pointed out on here, the samurai were not as noble as portrayed in this movie. They raped and pillaged and killed whoever got in their way. Second, the story was predictable right down to who was going to live and what Algren was going to wear to battle. Third, TOM CRUISE SUCKS!! Next time get a more manly and talented actor to play the hero. Perhaps Christian Bale. Like I said though, this is still a pretty good movie, and the dude from Ringu was pretty damn badass. I guess I made the mistake of watching Musa: The Warrior before watching this. Musa is superior in every way to this one (although the girl in this one is hotter than Zhang Ziyi). So remember kiddies, watch this one first, then Seven Samurai, then Musa: The Warrior......... I'm still wondering what was so thought provoking about this movie.