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: 7.597

Runtime: 154minutes

Budget: 140M

Revenue: 456M

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

Reviews:

  • Silas Butler
    A visual spectacle with an epic storyline. The special effects were mind-blowing.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Lauryn Wilkins
    Not my cup of tea. The storyline was predictable and the characters lacked depth.
    Rating: 2

  • Milana Vaughn
    Great concept, poorly executed. There were too many plot holes, and the ending felt rushed.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Silas Butler
    An absolute snooze fest. The pacing was terrible, and it felt like nothing ever happened.
    Rating: 1.5

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