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2003

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Captain Nathan Algren served in the American Civil War where he risked his life for his country. He served out his career in the West where the battle was with Indians and it was here that he became disillusioned and lost... In a far-off land a celebrated Samurai warrior, Katsumoto, is learning about change. A life of service .. Read more

Starring	Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe, Timothy Spall, Tony Goldwyn
Director	Edward Zwick
Genres	Action/Adventure

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- Spectacular, egocentric epic that is concerned with the redemption of one man rather than any exploration of the culture it exploits for visual effect.
- 33274
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:43
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- - 97
  - 13
  A very impressive movie
  
  While treading some familiar ground here ('Lawrence of Arabia' springs to mind), this movie does itself the great favour of - while being a fictional ... read more »
  
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  - Sawdon
  - the North East
  - 24 Feb 2004 at 20:26
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  - 3
  not bad
  
  wanted to see what this was like and was ok . . . . . . . . . .
  
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- - a customer
  - 21 Jan 2012 at 22:50
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  - 5
  Just OK, an easy watch that I did enjoy.
  
  I've given this 2. 5 stars; Just OK. It was exactly that, Just OK. It was definitely not a bad movie, and I would recommend watching it if you're ... read more »
  
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- 1082509
- - Deadeight
  - 2 reviews
  - 16 Jan 2012 at 13:08
- - 3
  - 0
  superb watch
  
  without doubt one of the most gripping, entertaining films ive seen. so passionate and the acting is phenomenal
  
  must see film
  
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- 1082004
- - budgie9
  - 1 review
  - 15 Jan 2012 at 04:33
- - 0
  - 0
  Very Fantastic
  
  One of the few films i've ever cried over, really rather fantastic. Some brilliant acting by the likes of Cruise and Ken Watanabe.
  
  I could watch ... read more »
  
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- - Carlgl5
  - 1 review
  - 09 Jan 2012 at 02:17
- - 2
  - 0
  Beautiful film
  
  Seems the ones angered by the final twenty mintues missed the point completely.... Its not about winning a battle but doing your duty and fighting with honour.<... read more »
  
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- 1076325
- - ladydangerous
  - 11 reviews
  - 27 Dec 2011 at 22:44
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  Worthwhile, entertaining
  
  A solid period epic, plenty of action and some outstanding scenery and visual technique, although the plot can at times become a bit rushed and its a little bit... read more »
  
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- - Pedropop
  - 3 reviews
  - 06 Oct 2011 at 15:36
- - 1
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  Will move even the most masculine viewer
  
  The Samurai. A collection of Japanese warriors that fight good with swords. Does this definition do them justice however? No. The Samurai represent dedication, ... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - AngelGamebriel
  - 9 reviews
  - Bicester
  - 05 Aug 2011 at 22:01
- - 0
  - 0
  Try to watch this without swinging an imaginary sword round your head, I dare you!
  
  Tom Cruise plays an ex military captain who's turned to drinking to suppress the memories of the Indians he's been involved in massacring. His ... read more »
  
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- 1000365
- - hendrixIII
  - 4 reviews
  - Newport
  - 04 Jun 2011 at 15:56
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  Very Good Movie
  
  Great Movie ! must see ! i really enjoyed the movie , good story , Good act , All good have to say :-)
  
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- - a customer
  - 24 May 2011 at 00:22
- - 2
  - 0
  Simply Outstanding
  
  Moving to the extreme, this film describes the ongoing battle between Japanese tradition and modernisation. A superb story which summarises the history of the ... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - LeighOll
  - 4 reviews
  - Beds
  - 12 May 2011 at 19:26
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- - 97
  - 13
  A very impressive movie
  
  While treading some familiar ground here ('Lawrence of Arabia' springs to mind), this movie does itself the great favour of - while being a fictional ... read more »
  
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  - Sawdon
  - the North East
  - 24 Feb 2004 at 20:26
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  - 22
  And then Hitler won the war...
  
  Okay, right from the start let's get one thing straight. This film is stupid. Really, REALLY stupid.
  
  Tom Cruise plays a DRUNK. We know this ... read more »
  
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- 13820
- - a customer
  - Wiltshire, England
  - 06 Aug 2004 at 18:55
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  - 4
  Surprisingly Good Cruise Vehicle
  
  I'm not really a Tom Cruise fan (he's usually one splinter away from wooden), but he's actually quite good in this.
  
  It's a longish ... read more »
  
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- 8123
- - Nigel Aspin
  - Lancashire
  - 22 Jun 2004 at 15:52
- - 15
  - 2
  Entertaining
  
  Another excellent effort from Tom Cruise who seems to be one of those actors blessed with an ability to pick decent scripts. An epic and beautiful tale about a ... read more »
  
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- 24136
- - imran
  - 165 reviews
  - London
  - 04 Nov 2004 at 12:43
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  - 2
  Seven (out of seven) Samurai
  
  Upon cinema release, I ignored this film. Yes-it looked good in a Gladiator / Braveheartish kind of way but it seemed obvious where the story would go, who ... read more »
  
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- - Coopa
  - Cheshire
  - 16 Aug 2004 at 14:32
- - 8
  - 0
  Trash
  
  Anyone who found this to be a 'decent movie' really must be very slow people.
  
  'This film is weak. It's extremely cheesey and quite ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - England
  - 07 Mar 2007 at 15:28
- - 7
  - 1
  Faulty DVD
  
  Couldn't play the DVD at all on any machine. Returned with comment, but to date, no action taken.
  
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- - a customer
  - Harlow, England
  - 19 Apr 2005 at 14:37
- - 8
  - 5
  Samurai fails to deal the killer blow
  
  Clearly heavily influenced by Akira Kurosawa’s classic ‘The Seven Samurai’, Tom Cruise plays US Army Captain Nathan Algren who, following a stint... read more »
  
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- 305143
- - MerryPrankster801
  - Lincs.
  - 17 Jun 2004 at 12:07
- - 6
  - 0
  NOT ORDERED BY ME
  
  This DVD was not in my selection. Why am I being sent DVD's which I haven't requested. It seems an utter waste of time my bothering to select any DVD... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Sussex, England
  - 30 Mar 2005 at 11:27
- - 6
  - 0
  Very good
  
  A big budgeted samurai film was waiting to be made by Hollywood, this film I think does the Samurai legend proud, Tom Cruise put a lot of effort in the film, ... read more »
  
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- - SeanValen
  - ESSEX
  - 14 Jan 2005 at 17:55

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Critics' reviews
- Spectacular, egocentric epic that is concerned with the redemption of one man rather than any exploration of the culture it exploits for visual effect.
- 33274
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:43
- Sick to the soul - or soused, at any rate - Capt Nathan Algren (Cruise) is selling his Wild West exploits for public... read more on Time Out
- 46558
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:16
- "...Blessed with stunning costumes, powerful effects and a beautiful backdrop..."
- 12299
- - Sunday Mirror
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- "...THE LAST SAMURAI is enthralling, moving and hugely entertaining...
- 12297
- - Mail on Sunday
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- "...It's and epic, it's awesome... Intensely satisfying..."
- 12298
- - News Of The World
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- "...Truly stunning..."
- 12296
- - Daily Star
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59

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  Captain Nathan Algren served in the American Civil War where he risked his life for his country. He served out his career in the West where the battle was with Indians and it was here that he became disillusioned and lost... In a far-off land a celebrated Samurai warrior, Katsumoto, is learning ...