The Last Samurai [Blu-ray]
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Movie Reviews of The Last Samurai [Blu-ray]
Movie Review: Great Film, Even Better on Blu-Ray
Summary: 5 Stars
The film itself is great now that i saw it on blu-ray its just amazing.Movie Review: Movie: 4 Stars; Extras 2 Stars
Summary: 4 Stars
For a picture of life in Japan during the Meiji Era (1868-1912), this movie does an excellent job of showing the division between the two societies battling for supremecy: the traditional Samurai and the new Western-style rule. Cruise's character allows the viewer to be introduced into this foreign society, as well as see how his disillusionment mirrors some of the frustration that Katsumoto and his follower feel about the Emporer's abandonment of the old ways. Granted, this is a highly romanticized view of the time period, and the ending may strike viewers as overly sappy, but overall, this is a solid story of adversity, change, and adaption during a tumultuous time.
The extras, however, fail the movie in several different ways. The commentary by Zwick is ok, if not a little boring, but two features that fall short of comeptency are:
The History Channel: History vs. Hollywood
- This is a truncated episode ("mini-doc")that leaves a lot of detail out. While the Cruise interview carries what there is, the doc hints at some analysis on why one person believes the movie's storyline is very Hollywood.
Japan Premiers
- Footage of the 2003 premiers at both Tokyo and Kyoto. Features interviews primarily of the Japanese cast and crew. However, all of the Japanese interviews are in Japanese and no translation is available. Since this is one of the only places where the Japanese actors speak at any length about their roles and experiences, not having translation available cheapens the inclusion in this Blu-ray disc.
Considering the above, get this for the movie and enjoy it. Then, watch the documentaries, but lower your expectations.
Movie Review: I didn't see Dances with Wolves...
Summary: 4 Stars
So I won't make comparisons with that movie. I thought this is a well-done film. Sympathetic, and respectful of our culture. Thank you Hollywood and Zwick and Logan from a 'nihonjin.' I thought Cruise did a great job. I didn't see any of the reckless grinning that he known for, and he did a great portrayal of a disillusioned but fierce and loyal soldier. And this was exactly how many of the samurai felt in that era. This was a great fantasy film about a time of great change in Japan. You have to remember this is a fairy tale, but the Meiji Restoration was a turning point in Japan's history that I am happy that Americans can be better aquainted with. And the love scenes were well crafted, no obligatory sex scene (thats absolutely impossible for a gaijin and nihonjin in that time period!!!) It was a stretch to see Cruise handle a katana so well, and I was prepared to laugh going into the movie, but the story really turned me around, it was so well done that it felt natural.Movie Review: Good story, Good action. Good Drama. Good Movie
Summary: 4 Stars
When I first heard of this movie, I didn't think it would be that great, so I never bothered to go see it in theaters. Later on, I ended up downloading the movie, and didn't think much of it.
But now after watching the movie on BD, I think that the movie is quite outstanding. Its got a good story behind it, with some level of historical basis behind it with Samurai becoming phased out into Japan's modernization.
It does a good job in immersing you into the conflicts that warriors must endure... and yet, find peace with the way of the Samurai as they are a warrior race and not savages.
4/5 stars.
Movie Review: Good Movie. Wonderful Visuals. A Great Way to SHOW OFF you Hi-Def System
Summary: 4 Stars
Last Samurai is no masterpiece
but technically it is
the visuals, the sound effects, the music.
If you want to show off to your friends what a great hi-def system you got, purchase this movie.
If you want a classic, but lord of the rings or gone with the wind instead.