The Last Samurai

IN THE FACE OF AN ENEMY, IN THE HEART OF ONE MAN, LIES THE SOUL OF A WARRIOR.

Nathan Algren is an American hired to instruct the Japanese army in the ways of modern warfare, which finds him learning to respect the samurai and the honorable principles that rule them. Pressed to destroy the samurai's way of life in the name of modernization and open trade, Algren decides to become an ultimate warrior himself and to fight for their right to exist.

Director: Edward Zwick
Cast: Tom Cruise , Ken Watanabe , Timothy Spall , Tony Goldwyn , Hiroyuki Sanada , Koyuki , Shin Koyamada , Billy Connolly , Togo Igawa , Shichinosuke Nakamura

Genres: Drama , Action , War

Release date: 2003-12-05

Rating: 7.614

Runtime: 154minutes

Budget: 140M

Revenue: 456M

Production Companies: Radar Pictures , Bedford Falls Productions , Cruise/Wagner Productions , Warner Bros. Pictures

Reviews:

  • Davina Powers
    Too much focus on special effects and not enough on the story. It felt like a missed opportunity.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Santino Lamb
    Absolutely hilarious! The humor was spot on, and the comedic timing was perfect.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Athena Newton
    An absolute masterpiece! The plot twists kept me on the edge of my seat, and the performances were top-notch.
    Rating: 5

  • Sky Chase
    Boring and uninspired. I struggled to stay awake, and the characters were forgettable.
    Rating: 1.5

  • Eloise Archer
    Loved every minute of it! The dialogue was witty, and the chemistry between the actors was fantastic.
    Rating: 5