The Last Samurai (Blu-ray Disc, 2006)

The Last Samurai embodies the true essences of two cultures who come together for power, control, and yes, War. Tom Cruise played his role quite well. He gave the role his own little twist of credibility. Even though he had struggled with alcohol during the first parts of the film, it seemed to bring out a deeper, darker side of him, yet making him appear mortal and weaker than his captors. This film portrays white men in a negative light. Their brutality and greed for money are most definitely present in the film.

Algren (Tom Cruise)is firstly fighting to get paid until the Samurai win him over with their more honorable ideals. Samurai heroes act out of honor and dutiful service whereas western heroes are cold and detached and could care less about saving anyone until someone offers them a bounty.

This film recognized both western and Japanese genres' similarities and differences and incorporated them together. While it's probably a little convenient and hard to stomach that the lone white man would be the last man standing, if you look at how the cultures differ it's a little easier to accept. If a Samurai loses in battle, he has to take his own life. So, they're all essentially fighting to the death. Algren doesn't share the disgraced suicide belief, so when he knows he's beaten, he's more likely to surrender. because he has allies on the opposing side.

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This movie has grown on me a lot. While Tom Cruise starring in a
movie called 'The Last Samurai' sounds silly at first, after I
watched the History Channel's show about Japan in the late 1800s,
I found there was indeed a massive influx of foreigners as the country
turned its back on many traditional ways and embraced all things modern.

While the movie may not be 100% historically accurate, it's still
a good story that almost anyone can get into if they can get past the
first 25 minutes of the movie, which is backstory on Tom Cruise's
character Algrin. It sets a context for the character for the rest of
the movie, but some people might find it a bit on the slow-paced side.
The last 15 minutes of the movie has a great emotional impact, especially
the unveiling of the "new guns" and what follows.

The Blu-Ray transfer is good but not great. It's definitely a step up
from the DVD, but not as sharp and detailed as say, X-men 3 or Stealth.
If you like the movie, don't think twice, buy it.

The story follows a disillusioned American Civil War hero, Captain Nathan Algren, played by Tom Cruise, as he goes to Tokyo to train the Japanese army, who are embroiled in a battle with the remaining traditional Samurai. The Americans are there for the money, and that money is provided by the Emperor's Westernized advisors who want the Samurai out of the picture so that they may continue be the power behind the Emperor and increases their own wealth. In an early battle however, Algren is captured by the Samurai and held by them for the winter. During this time he learns the way of the Samurai and eventually ends up fighting alongside them - breaking his allegiance to the country he once fought for.

Ken Watanabe in his performance as the samurai leader Katsumoto dominates the screen. Through Watanabe we see that the samurai are noble and intelligent. Hiroyuki Sanada was impressive as Ujio, the tough, brutal, yet loyal and disciplined Samurai.

This film has amazing sets and battles. The sword fights are well rehearsed and the cinematography is well orchestrated. The costumes were striking and good replicas for a period movie. This film reminded me of Dances with wolves, which I also liked. Its not about which culture is more superior, it is about our mutual willingness to listen and learn from each other.

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I thoroughly enjoy this movie. People can say anything they want about Tom Cruise, but he performs and this movie shines. Ken Watanabe is also fantastic, and the movie itself is very authentic. Of course, it is fictional, and not something to learn history from, but it's very enjoyable to watch and definitely has re-watch value. Plenty of character development and emotion, and action-packed with swords, guns, and ninjas! I also bought the illustrated screenplay...

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If you like Period movies, then you don’t want to miss this one. The story starts off with Tom Cruise drunk and working for a rifle company trying to sell them by reenacting famous battles with Native Americans. He gets approached by one of his old commanders to train the new Japanese army against the feudal Samurai and their old general. He gets captured by the samurai in their first skirmish and is taken prisoner. He spends about a year and ends up falling in love with the culture and perhaps someone. What make this movie are the costumes and the scenery, the acting is good and the action is better. If you have the standard DVD widescreen addition then it really depends on how clean you want the picture. The Blu-ray version is a bit better and really shows it in the landscape and big battle shots throughout the movie. If you can get this movie for 10-14 dollars then its worth get it in Blu-ray.The movie is a bit older (2003) I think and will not look as good as the newer movies like letters from Iwo Jima.

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I'm a movie buff and the pricies of blu-rays in the stores are rediculous. This is a great story of samurais and love. It tells no matter how different or opposite we are we as people can change and grow. Superb movie.

Having seen this movie when it first came out, when it was available in Blu Ray I just had to have it. I was not disapointed as the colors through-out the movie was more vivid than I have EVER seen before. The plot was great. The actors were fantastic. The ways of the orient is somewhat foreign to Americans which was portrayed in the movie. Having been in the orient in several countries and a Martial Artist I recognized the ways of the orient and can attest that the color schemes used were true and accurate and that the customs observed were at one time real. A lot of the customs still survive.

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The Blu-ray format provides excellent picture quality for some of my favorite movies. I even felt it was such good quality that I am replacing some of my DVD format movies.

Brilliant film from the funny little man they call tom cruise ;) good plot, fun to watch, looks amazing in blu-ray, well reccomended.

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This was an excellent movie through and through. It has great sound, and is most pleasing to the eye.