The Last Samurai (2003)
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- Synopsis
- Edward Zwick returned to the director's chair for the first time since 1998's The Siege with this sweeping period drama set in 19th-century Japan. After centuries of relying on hired samurai for national defense, the Japanese monarchy has decided to ......
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- Starring
- Tom Cruise, Timothy Spall, Ken Watanabe, Billy Connolly, Tony Goldwyn
- Director(s)
- Edward Zwick
- Distributor(s)
- Warner Bros.
- MPAA Rating
- R
- Runtime
- 154 min.
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Beautifully designed, intelligently written, acted with conviction, it's an uncommonly thoughtful epic. Its power is compromised only by an ending that sheepishly backs away from what the film is really about.Read the full review
A rousing tale that combines high adventure with emotional effectiveness. This movie works because it never loses sight of the characters no matter how epic the scope becomes.Read the full review
Hugely satisfying entertainment that will attract a broad spectrum of audiences around the world. Zwick fully exploits the star power at his disposal, pairing off Cruise and Japanese star Ken Watanabe as two larger-than-life warriors.Read the full review
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Musashi: The Dream of the Last Samurai
08/16/09 Full of digressions (even into Western and Chinese culture) and self-mockery, the pic can be appreciated by all Asiaphile viewers. | Variety -
We Hope They Enjoy 'The Last Samurai' [Daytime TV]
05/05/08 I think A Few Good Men is on everyday, twice on Sundays. | Gawker
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