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The Last Samurai
(2003),
Director: Edward Zwick, Rated R for strong violence, battles
In the face
of an enemy, in the Heart of One Man, Lies the Soul of a
Warrior...
  Starring:
Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe, Billy Connolly, William Atherton, Chad
Lindberg, Ray Godshall Sr., Hiroyuki Sanada, Masato Harada,
Timothy Spall
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★★☆☆
- great
"From the moment they
wake they devote themselves to the perfection of whatever they
pursue. I have never seen such discipline. I am surprised to
learn that the word Samurai means 'to serve'..." -
Algren
Why watch this? It
takes the viewer on a historical journey through feudal Japan.
Plot Summary:
Set in 1870s Japan, this epic tells the story of an American
army captain who is conscripted to train peasants in order to
wipe out the rebellious Samurai. During the first skirmish,
Captain Algren is wounded and taken prisoner. As he heals, he
finds peace from his own demons, and respect for the Samurai
culture. He also befriends their leader, Katsumoto.
Dad's Preview:
This massive
undertaking is set in wonderful natural scenery and has some of
the best battle scenes on film. However, its most commendable
trait is a rock-solid script that spends valuable time
developing its characters. Film critic Roger Ebert noted, "...
it's an uncommonly thoughtful epic." If you like historical
films, this is one to check out.
Radar Pictures,
The Bedford Falls Co., Cruise/Wagner Prod.,
Samurai Pictures,
LLC; Warner Bros. |
