Breathtakingly brilliant despite slight historical inaccuracy.

Rating: 9/10 (29 February 2016)

If you have never seen this movie, you are not only missing out on some of the best cinematography that the film industry has to offer, but also an intriguing plot and elegant characters. The story has the perfect mix of traditions, action, love, and discipline, giving the viewer an opportunity to connect with the traditions of the Samurai and learn the basic history of the conflicts in Japan.
The only discrepancy found in this film is the slight historical inaccuracies, for example the Samurais refusing to use modern weaponry or the ninja attacks on the city, seeing as the Samurai did not have a problem with using the modern weapons of their time and ninjas were not around at the same time as the Samurai.
However, if you are a person who will not be bothered by the most minimal errors of history, then this film will rank high on your list of favorites. It is, in my opinion, a true stand out in all of film, and despite whether or not historical facts are important to you, is a must see in everyone's lifetime.