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Edward Zwick directs this sumptuously designed, action-packed period epic that stars Tom Cruise as Captain Nathan Algren. Algren, a former Civil War hero, is adrift in 1870s San Francisco after the war, a lost soul struggling to stay afloat in a booze-soaked stupor. When he is recruited by the Japanese government to train the Emperor's army, he departs for the unknown shores of Japan and begins training the soldiers in American military tactics. But these skills are useless against a band of samurai rebels led by the proud warrior Katsumoto (Ken Watanabe), and Algren is easily defeated. He is taken to a remote samurai village where he learns samurai warrior codes and ways of life, developing a deep bond with Katsumoto and sharing philosophical conversations with him. Caught between the feudal culture of the ancient samurai warriors and the encroachment of modern society, Algren is forced to choose between his own culture or Katsumoto's. THE LAST SAMURAI is lavish in its dramatic period costumes and intense performances, and will thrill fans of both historical drama and action films.
Quick Glance
Media Format: DVD
Genre: Action & Adventure, Drama, Military & War
MPAA Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: Warner Home Video
Actors: Tom Cruise/ Timothy Spall/ Ken Watanabe/ Billy Connolly/ Tony Goldwyn
Director: Edward Zwick
Summary
Product Title: Last Samurai 2-Disc Widescreen Edition DVD
Lowest Price: $12.31 from Valore Books
Power Score: 3.8 | 3 Reviews
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In Japan, Civil War veteran Captain...
In Japan, Civil War veteran Captain Nathan Algren trains the Emperors troops to use modern weapons as they prepare to defeat the last of the countrys samurais. But Algrens passion is swayed when he is captured by the samurai and learns about their traditions and code of honor. ... PROS: (1) successfully depicts a piece of Japans history (2) nice portrayal of traditional lifestyles and values (3)...
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By productwiki.com - May 18, 2011
Last Samurai, The (2003)
Last Samurai, The (2003) receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS rating of 2.92 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #1,621 movie of all time, #66 movie from 2003 . The rating and ranking is based on an average of 291 critic scores, awards and other criteria. To see a breakdown of the movie ranking, read individual critic reviews, or see how other movies ranked, click on the link below.
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By TopTenREVIEWS.com - Mar 17, 2008
The Last Samurai
With high production values and thrilling battle scenes, The Last Samurai is a satisfying epic.
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By Rotten Tomatoes - Nov 30, -0001