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: 7.604

Runtime: 154minutes

Budget: 140M

Revenue: 456M

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

Reviews:

  • Richard Velez
    Way too long and dragged out. It had potential, but it lost me halfway through.
    Rating: 2

  • Megan Wiley
    The perfect blend of action, humor, and heart. One of the best movies I've seen in years.
    Rating: 5

  • Apollo Floyd
    A solid, enjoyable film. The performances were good, though it didn't really break new ground.
    Rating: 3.5

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

  • Apollo Floyd
    Surprisingly good! I didn't expect much, but the twists and emotional depth really pulled me in.
    Rating: 4