THE LAST SAMURAI (2003) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION

THE LAST SAMURAI (2003) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION
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[@StealthSerpent]

"The perfect blossom is a rare thing. You could spend your entire life looking for one, and it would not be a wasted life." "Perfect. They are *all* perfect."

[@maxKP51]

Chills

[@elgranbatera]

That two lines still hurt, chills when i saw the movie as a kid and even more chills now.

[@Aluzard]

I like that so much, tho for me the biggest one that hits hardest is at the end where he tells the emperor that " I will tell you how he lived"

[@daveheesen9174]

the line that gets me?..." I accept your apology"....the weight of meaning in this one simple statement is astounding to me

[@Aluzard]

@@daveheesen9174 the line that gets me... In the feels. Sorry thought you would get that

[@Sir_Alex]

Beautiful movie, hats off to Watanabe, for great acting, and Cruise did a great job.

[@blanketstarry7725]

Watanabe exhibited some of the best acting I've ever seen.

[@Halfwit_The_Brave]

Cruise is a weirdo, but he sure can make movies. Wantanabe I feel is an actual Samurai. Love this movie

[@VictorLugosi]

Cruise is a better actor.. the only reason you didn’t put him first, is because liberal edits told you he’s a bad person..

[@stephenfitzgerald9769]

“If your shame is too unbearable… I offer you this sword.” That line has always made me giddy. That’s the moment when you see a mouse become a tiger, and say, ‘no, *I* am in charge! You will stand down and be silent!” Also, you guys really have to check out Last of the Mohicans if you liked this. Wes Studi plays the villain and he’s amazing; steals the show and is pretty sympathetic, too…

[@theeLonelyRedPanda]

it plays back when algren, accepts the lil kids gift with one hand, signifying disrespect bc he doesn't know the culture, in the culture you accept it with both hands. So when the emperor offered the sword with the one hand it was double disrespectful.

[@stephenfitzgerald9769]

@@theeLonelyRedPanda very true. It also plays upon Katsumoto presenting the sword to Algren before the Battle of Shiroyama with a sort of poetic irony: The foreigner who is not of that lineage accepts and embraces the ancient Japanese ways, whereas Omura has become so engrossed in the trappings of a Western robber baron that he cannot accept that integral part of is native culture… to his everlasting shame… It subtly plays on the idea that nobility- and honor- are born in the heart and not unique to any one group of people.

[@theeLonelyRedPanda]

@@stephenfitzgerald9769 also noticed since Katsumoto is familiar with western customs in a sense when he gives the sword to Algren he gives it to him with one hand.

[@TheLanceUppercut]

"So sorry...but you may not." I love that whole scene. The Emperor finally growing a pair and listening to what Katsumoto was trying to teach him.

[@stephenfitzgerald9769]

@@theeLonelyRedPanda a most astute observation.

[@AreaCodes11]

This is a top 8 movie of all-time for me no questions asked. Acting, score/soundtrack, cinematography, script. Just beautiful.

[@Miaumietz1988]

Just amazing

[@AgenteusaRR]

More like top 5 :P

[@xackwerley9184]

Same

[@archstanton664]

That, "Dead to the last man." And the shared smile hit like a brick. Just knew there wouldn't be a happy ending.

[@archstanton664]

@markspencersaulog3739 right. Just not happy for the audience is what I meant.

[@mattlefebvre123]

its funny that when Tom Cruise says that they all died, Vince mentions that it was just like 300. When that is exactly the battle that Tom Cruise was referencing

[@maxKP51]

The fact that we can see photographs of real samurai and sohei monks is honestly amazing

[@felixmendaros5425]

Since you liked the last samurai check out glory. That's all I'll say about that.

[@Yarpon]

There’s footage of civil war veterans here on KZbin too. Check it out.

[@richieclean]

Why do you find that amazing? All that statement demonstrates is your presumption that the Samurai ceased to exist before the invention of the camera.

[@darkzer0670]

@Mr Clean Why are you being a little bitch?

[@Yarpon]

@@darkzer0670 right? Comes across as some nerdy teen needing to sound smart. Real “Well acckktuually” small dick energy.

[@christophercurtis4131]

My final two years in the Navy(17 years ago now) I spent in Sasebo, Japan. Upon my arrival, I took a mandatory weeklong class where we were taught about the customs, culture and history of Japan. To illustrate some of what we were taught, they showed clips from this movie and a few others. It was all very fascinating. I came to love the time I spent in Japan and I miss it every day. Thank you for watching this movie.

[@Shmotivated]

Awesome. I was stationed in Yokosuka from 2013-2017. I went through a similar week long orientation and I immediately fell in love with the culture. The people, the food, the transportation. I’d give anything to relive those years.

[@isurvivedhaddenfield6055]

Cruise's character is loosely based on a French officer named Jules Brunet who was sent to train the Japanese army of the Tokugawa Shogunate. The Shogunate was overthrown, and Brunet joined the Shoguns forces. For a brief time Brunet held the position of Foreign Minister for the small country they formed on a captured island.

[@overthewebb]

There is also William Adams prior or Thomas Blake Glover, quite a few Westerners became part of Japanese culture

[@kawipotwachaiya7176]

Small Country is Republic of Ezo is Based in Hokkaido Island.

[@Shaara1]

I thought it's a remake of the Shogun by James Clavell. There was TV series of it when I was a child. I think Richard Chamberlain was the main character.

[@MustardSkaven]

@@Shaara1 Entirely different time periods.

[@mathewnavarro1152]

This is by far one of the most beautiful films ever made.

[@-Knife-]

This is one of Tom Cruise's best films. Ken Wantabe killed his role too.

[@dwood21851]

"for $500 a month i will kill who ever you want. but know this , id happily kill you for free." one of my favorites lines in a movie. and the best threat ever

[@1Ashram]

It was not meant to threaten him, it was a simple and cold statement.

[@shawnwacek6791]

It's my favorite favorite favorite line in the whole movie

[@dantefernandodantezambrano7910]

Algreen knew that his former general was such a murderer who gave the order to kill innocent indians. He just couldn't stand to have been part of such a massacre.

[@CodeeXD]

The scene with Taka donning their family armor on Aldrin is infinitely more intimate then any love/sex scene in a movie

[@Marthyboy88]

Watched this when I was in high school with my friends. Had to hide my face so they couldn't see me crying. The score mixed with the dialogue, acting, and story is just so incredibly powerful.

[@garylogan3640]

In a true warrior culture, like the Spartans, The Norse and the Samurai, to die in battle is the most honorable death there is. And yes, the story of the 300 Spartans is real. The movie was based on a graphic novel by Frank Miller, but it, in turn, was based upon an ancient historical battle.

[@iainsteele5737]

it’s massively exaggerated though

[@SilentXtract]

If you look at US Marines they have that die with your boots on mentality aswell so do our SF and other SOF units. It exists still to this day just isn’t seem so romanticized anymore

[@iainsteele5737]

@@SilentXtract no.

[@liotc4166]

Oui c'est la bataille des Thermopyles

[@SilentXtract]

@@iainsteele5737 you have marines in boot camp and school of infantry praying to go to war. In the path to be a seal it talks about building a proud tradition fear and reputation they are bound to uphold. For pararescue their motto is “these things we do, that others may live” for the Green Berets “De Oprrssor Liber” (to free the oppressed” they are the elite of modern times

[@darkphoenix2]

There are some deeper messages in this film that I don't think most people can appreciate. The samurai were not all honorable warriors, but there was something to that simpler way of life that taught good lessons that have been lost due to modernity and technology. I personally know for a fact that the idea of "no mind" is a real thing, it's just about learning to rely on the subconscious instead of conscious thought to act in moments of great challenge. And the line "they are all perfect" has a meaning that I think we should all strive to understand. I get what he's saying on the surface - there is no such thing as a perfect blossom, but that also means they could all be perfect. The trick is learning to see life that way.

[@kellifranklin4432]

I was never a Tom Cruise fan but after watching this film I was floored by his performance. What a beautiful film. Nice reaction guys. This is a story that will stay with you.

[@KreshDraven6]

man...one of the few films that i cry almost every single time...what a masterpiece. easily one cruise's best films. And the soundtrack by Hans Zimmer is out of this world, so epic and so beautiful! what really pisses me off is that some people think, or actually say that this film is another story of a white guy going to save a foreign people from the evil white men, when actually he's just a witness and ends up joining the samurai and fight for what he believes to be right because of what he learned about this new culture and these people that changed him into a better man. and in the end he still a witness and see a whole culture and a way of life being destroyed by the new industrial japan and for me, that ending is extremely powerful and emotional with some impeccable acting. of course the film has some made-up facts and historical inconsistencies, but if the japanese people love this film, who am i to criticize, right? 😛

[@Bingle-Derry_]

"Tell me how he died". "I will tell you how he lived".

[@chelimorton]

One of the most underrated blockbuster. For real.

[@lockekappa500]

Maybe the most heart a blockbuster movie has ever had, and probably will ever have. They just don't make movies like this anymore.

[@THCabbie]

"Perfect, they are all perfect'" best line in the movie.

[@chrisking6667]

Great reaction as usual. Huge fan of this film. I first saw it at 16 while on a fruit plantation picking fruit for the season during school holidays (Yeah I'm an Australian country boy). The boss man walked in to the shed where all the boys were sleeping and said "Watch this one boys". He put the film on. 15 young rowdy country boys and you could hear a pin drop in that shed it was so silent. We were all so engaged in the film. I'll never forget it.

[@mikeydubbs8565]

I like how youse guys viewings are chill and down to earth instead of over the top and flamboyant. I feel like I’m showing my favorite films to friends for the first time. Wicked relaxed atmosphere

[@AALucas]

Even with just the few spots you showed, i´m crying like a crocodile. I always do. THIS is the best film ever made.

[@Jetz316]

It’s a fantastic movie. I personally think Saving Private Ryan is the best. My Grandfather was one of those boys in the European conflict in WW2. He had to fight in the “Battle of the Bulge”. Terrible

[@daveheesen9174]

my favorite movie...the GOAT is LOTR...but this movie is a MASTERPIECE and Tom Cruise is indecently good looking in this movie...straight guy here

[@philproffitt8363]

The movie is about the spirit and honour...not historical accuracy! A GREAT movie...well regarded in Japan. They celebrate a Tom Cruise Day because this movie re-introduced the old traditions (Bushido) to the younger generations.

[@MustardSkaven]

Bushido was created in the 19th century.

[@plstne48]

He was trying to show them that they're not ready, but I truly believe the scene showed how Nathan was hoping to get killed.

[@hellowhat890]

36:12 Bob's first line and only word in the entire film, and it was to defend Algren with one last warcry and glorious death. Epic.

[@jillfromatlanta427]

Ken Watanabe's first English speaking movie... And it gets him an Oscar nomination! Just terrific performance. From Cruise as well..

[@vladimirofsvalbard9477]

The Battle of Thermopylae; made theatrical by the movie called 'The 300". It is a true Greek story based upon the battle of the same name. Although some of the accounts are exaggerated. The consensus among scholars is that Sparta sent 300 warriors and were joined by roughly 400 other warriors of various different city states. Together, those 700 men fought against the Persian army that was estimated to have roughly 300,000 men at the time.

[@bradlymiller4936]

It was Actually, between 5000 and 7000 other Greeks actually joined The Spartans at Thermopylae. The movie 300 is actual A farce compared to how the battle went. Persians did not have Rhinos or several other things depicted in the movie. It’s easy to Google the information to find out actually how the battle went. The important thing is they were completely out numbered but the Greeks stood her ground and defended the pass for long as possible. Once Leonidas realize they were going to be surrounded he dismissed a good portion of the army. Leonidas and the Spartans would stay guarding the pass and cover the retreat on the Greeks who left. About 1500+ other Greeks elected to stay and died with the Spartans in the final battle. The number 300 comes from the amount of the Spartan personnel at the battle. Leonidas Took with him 300 Spartan Hoplites of the Royal guard. The whole story of the three day battle and the events leading up to the battle are a pretty good read. I would highly recommend googling the true story of what happened. It was unquestionably a heroic stand.

[@cteal2018]

@@bradlymiller4936 You don't watch 300 for a history lesson, it is Spartan propaganda! You make your enemy more impressive, and yourself more noble... IT's not historically accurate, but it looks cool AF, and if it gets 1 or 2 people to research something, all the better.

[@bradlymiller4936]

@@cteal2018 No doubt about that. It was very entertaining. I just think it’s important to point out that it wasn’t 300 men against 300,000.

[@patrickwaldeck6681]

An aside about horse archery: The rider has to time his shot at the exact moment all four hooves are off the ground. Samurai actually started out as master horse archers before gaining a reputation for swordsmanship.

[@mikeydubbs8565]

Samurai, Nubians and Mongols are my top three favorite archers in history

[@patrickwaldeck6681]

@@mikeydubbs8565 Scythians for me, but they're all amazing.

[@hellowhat890]

Definitely pay attention to Hiroyuki Sanada in this film and all the other films he's appeared in. Here he trained Tom Cruise as Ujio. He fought Jackie Chan in Rush Hour 3. He fought Hawkeye in Endgame. He fought Logan in The Wolverine. He fought with Keanu Reeves in 47 Ronin. He is a super talented stuntman and is a badass showing his sword skills in film.

[@_Gato.Negro_]

This movie is fiction but is inspired by real events... they added an "american captain" because Hollywood... but that's how we can witness this story, through his eyes, so I think it's ok. The character Katsumoto is based on a samurai called Saigo, his rebellion was known as the Satsuma Rebellion and the last battle where they all died was the Battle of Shiroyama. This battle was pretty much like in the movie, 500 samurai against the Imperial Army, the difference was 60 to 1. First there was a huge combat, a big massacre, and finally the last charge of the remaining 40 samurai who ended up dying under a rain of bullets. This was the end of the samurai and people start calling Saigo "The Last Samurai". Really great movie, in my opinion this is the best Tom Cruise film. P. S. There is a band called Sabaton they have a song about this historical events, the song is called "Shiroyama", maybe if you're interested you can listen to it.

[@isurvivedhaddenfield6055]

Also very loosely based on the life of Jules Brunet, a French officer sent to Japan to train the army under the Tokugawa Shogunate.

[@StinkyGreenBud]

What is wrong with an American Captain? One of the main points of the story is he is fighting the demons of slaughtering Native Americans and by the end finds peace in almost the same type of people he slaughtered.

[@twohorsesinamancostume7606]

I saw a video where a Japanese sword master was reviewing various movies with Katana techniques in them. He said that Tom Cruise's technique during the fight at 25:26 was near flawless.

[@williambranch4283]

In the actual history it was a French officer who went native ... but yes they did have a civil war, first to establish the Emperor over the Shogun, and next to put down those unable to support the Emperor's choice to modernize.

[@TimedRevolver]

This is easily the best performance Tom Cruise has ever given.

[@mikelarsen5836]

This, "Collateral" and "Born On The 4th Of July" are his peak performances for me.

[@Frank75288]

Show me the money 💰 🤑 💸 🤪

[@s.g.3898]

Such an under-rated gem this movie. I have watched it far too many times. Side note, the Sergeant at the start is a British comedian named Billy Connelly. The man is a legend over there. I would definitely recommend checking out some of his stand up routines Been through some things when I served. That line about "You do not fear death, but sometimes you wish for it". I felt that one

[@Spikeelsucko]

Though this story is of course just a story, there are a number of well documented (relative to the time) incidents of foreigners coming to Japan and fully naturalizing themselves and achieving high status and honor despite not actually being Nihonjin (native japanese). Two very notable examples include William Adams in 1600 who became a full Samurai under the Shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa, and "Yasuke", whose real name was never recorded, an African man likely from Ethiopia or Mozambique who also distinguished himself and even became a retainer to the legendary Nobunaga Oda, and is the direct inspiration for "Afro Samurai"

[@evoke.]

Movie is a masterpiece imo. Easily one of my favorite films ever. Cry every time I watch it. Hell, I cry watching others watch it.

[@zablak689]

You guys are fun to watch...best movie reaction from all the other movie reactors. You guys got the gist. Most reactors dont know how to watch movies...they compared it to real life and when they arent aligned they sometimes made fun of it or made stupid jokes about it and missed out on many important scenes and dialogues from great movies. You deserve more subs than most movie reactors

[@TheBettaBet]

This is my favourite movie of all time. So much passion and emotion in being the best and most useful version to those around you. The art of perfection and mental peace is a huge message to me from this. Thanks for the reaction you too! Loved to see you have the same reactions as me. (I may have cried a lot more 😅). Anyways much love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@anyone9689]

Hi greatly done , yes , 300 was based on a true event , many of the lines are based on actual quotes "fight in the shade " , Leonidas and the 300 did fight all the persians

[@bmw128racer]

A very similar movie is "Dancing With Wolves" with Kevin Costner.

[@craigterry6072]

Another good movie similar is called "Hildigo".

[@Dunc25535]

As a film lover honestly seeing such a lovely couple like you two enjoying these films is the best part of youtube, fucking phenomenal content 👍

[@williamsummerson1204]

Amazing reaction guys. One of my favorite films of all time. Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe are both phenomenal. The cinematography and choreography are beautiful.

[@jasongarcia1886]

Another really good movie that is under rated is the western movie called Hildago it's a horse racing movie and stars the guy who plays Arragorn

[@TheToscanaMan]

It was a pleasure watching this incredible movie with you two. The scene when Taka dresses Nathan in her late husbands battle clothes and then they kiss ❤ always gets me. Talk about love overcoming a "rough" start haha. Thanks. ☮

[@dantefernandodantezambrano7910]

Such an admirable forbearance for a wife to know she's taking care of her deceased husband's killer. Taka's performance is worth admiring as well.

[@sirfishalot6782]

The movie 300 was based on a novel wich was in turn based on an actual battle. However there were more than the 300 spartans involved, the estimated numbers are somewhere between 5000 to 7000 greeks agaist 70000 to 300000 persians, a battle that claimed approximately 25000 lives and with the greeks fighting to the death. Its one of histories greatest examples that numbers arent everything in a battle and that not every victory will advance your cause in a war.

[@3Kings_Industries]

This was a fantastic film. For more Tom Cruise, TOP GUN, DAYS OF THUNDER, LEGEND, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE, JERRY MAGUIRE, MINORITY REPORT.

[@aaronrobinson1878]

This is one of my top 3 films of all time, love seeing people watch it for the first time! Great reaction :)

[@obenohnebohne]

The music is my favorite thing of this movie. It gives me chills all over my body. I can listen to it without the movie and it is very beautiful. Thanks for sharing your reaction.

[@B355Y]

0:14 I haven't seen anyone slap their fingers like that in such a long time 😂

[@Cherokee9898]

Such a great movie. Would love to see you react to Waterloo (1970). One of the most accurate war movies of all time plus there were nearly 20,000 extras so no cgi was needed. No other movie like it. Plus, the company that made it no longer exists so there is no copyright.

[@mikelarsen5836]

Er, there wouldn't have been CGI back in 1970 anyway! 🤔

[@Cherokee9898]

@@mikelarsen5836 cgi has been around since the late 50’s.

[@carlossuarez3445]

8:10 Its called hara kiri or seppuku. Its a way in wich a samurai was allowed by the victor to show honour in defeat. It also means your family would be protected.

[@phueal]

This film depicts the best things about the samurai - and those things are absolutely genuine. It's a beautiful portrayal of them and of Japan and Japanese culture. But we should also remember why the samurai had enemies, why those civilians were fleeing from them when they entered Tokyo, and why Omura's henchman is willing to fight to the death and his last words are that the time of the samurai is over. The samurai in this movie were fighting to maintain a feudal system where if you weren't a samurai then you were a peasant, with almost no freedom, and little better than a slave. Those citizens of Tokyo had grown used to their freedom, but this samurai rebellion was a last attempt for the privileged elite to suppress the people and bind them in servitude again - no wonder they were screaming in fear.

[@cookmatthew920]

Movie is goated.

[@andreaso8886]

Thank you guys. It was really fun to see your reactions to the movie. It mirrors my own. You two are the kind of people I'd watch any movie with. You are as emotional as me 😉 Thank you for sharing this

[@radeksasinek5838]

The film, even if it doesn't seem like it, is based on reality. The film depicts the Satsuma Uprising in 1877 led by Takamori Saigó. The battle at the end of the movie is the "Battle of Shiroyama". Captain Algren is also supposed to represent a real character. He is based on Jules Brunet, a French soldier who was hired to train Japanese soldiers. Brunet eventually fought alongside the Tokugawa Shogun. I also recommend the song Sabaton- Shiroyama.

[@GALACTUS-WORLD-EATER]

Hey guys, new sub. i met "Nobutada" in our local take aways in New Plymouth one evening when a whole handful of the crew came into New Plymouth for food. They filmed this in Taranaki (the Naki) in 2003 or 4. They were so beautiful on the eye.. so polite, always in character. he was so softly spoken an curious about my life as a heavy fabrication/fitter welder lol. such beautiful people.

[@BrandoBaggins73]

I’ve had a bunch of down time and have been binging y’all’s reactions. Freaking love you two!!

[@Proteus2905]

The reason the abdomen is cut open in ritual suicide is because in the Japanese worldview of the time, the human soul resided in the abdomen. In order to release this soul in the truest sense of the word, an incision was made through the abdominal wall. Needless to say, such an act requires near-superhuman courage and causes indescribable pain. For this very reason, a second person was present, a close friend or confidante who was given the task of ending the suffering of the first by severing his head with a katana. It was a tremendous honor for the sword bearer to perform such a role. This may seem strange to many, but the Japanese have and had their very own concept of honor, which only becomes clear when you deal with it a little more in detail.

[@hoang2312]

12:42 Algren is not supposed to "grab" that "edge part" of the bamboo katana, because you can't do it in real life with real swords, so that's why the Japanese guy is angry with Algren and demands him to put the katana down since he's not respecting the principle

[@hoang2312]

He killed you, kissed your wife, took care of your kids, wore the outfit you had on when you died to him and rode into battle to fight for your people and your master. Algren is the ultimate "that guy" in this movie.

[@Nimbus1701]

Yes, the movie 300 is based of a real event. Even it's sequel (although not as good) is a telling of naval battles and its commander. Darius was defeated at Marathon (the race is named after the event where a messenger delivers the message Nike = victory and then dies) and the Battle of Plateau essentially is what defeated Xerxes. This is just a comment and not a historical paper, so I'll leave it up to you all to read about it if you want. Even this movie is very loosely based on historical events, although I think the time period is off and the character Algren portrays I think was a French soldier. I'm not sure on all the dates and facts in either scenario but both stories are loosely based on real events.

[@stpariah9609]

beautiful reaction and interaction with each other. lover the hand snaps, liked n subbed,

[@mike-in-japan]

Great film, great reaction (as always). Thanks both, keep it up!

[@Zseventyone]

Plz keep subtitles in for audience too. We don’t speak Japanese either. Well, most of us anyway.

[@Penguin-wm7cf]

The movie wasn't quite realistic. Samurai were heavily romanticized from the 18th century onwards as 'noble warriors' when in reality many were not, they were simply mercenaries who fought for money and prestiege. The Samurai also fought with guns, and had done since 1543 when they first bought them from the Portuguese. As a piece of Hollywood drama however it is A+. A great story and great performances from Cruise and Watanabe.

[@aaronblack7462]

There are a lot of great movies with Tom Cruise I could recommend here. I'd suggest the Valkyrie (2008), bit overlooked and underrated IMO.

[@heather6668]

What a great reaction to a fantastic film. I absolutely love this movie. It's one of Tom Cruise's best performances - he is awesome in this. Ken Watanabe and everyone else in the movie played their roles to perfection. It is beautifully shot, scored and choreographed. The transition of Nathan from captured enemy to learning about their culture and fighting alongside the Samurai was so brilliantly paced. I love that the scene between Taka and Nathan as she helped him dress for battle was so intimate without being gratuitous. I love that he returns to the village to be with the people he's come to love.

[@wichard1994]

This movie taught us that if the old ways doesn't change, they would perish.

[@JohnSmith-gp3co]

The ritual suicide at 8:10 is called Seppuku. Performed by samurai who were defeated in battle but not killed. An honourable death.

[@vkdeen7570]

the accepting of a fair defeat with grace

[@simonsalgueiro6217]

Just remember this is a heavily romantic interpretation of samurai, cming mostly from the tokugawa peace era were they had to mistify the image of the samurai as, in an age of peace, there was really no need for them. Samurai were nobles or landlords that didn't want to loose their priviledges. In fact, in reality, during this years they weren't the "good guys", but the ones revolting against a system that would make them loose status and allow commoners to get rich and powerful. They represented regresiveness. Samurai were brutal against commoners and those they considered bellow, just as any european, persian, etc, noble or knight. Also, the katana was far from their main weapon, it was popularized by the already mentioned Tokuwaga era, were sword schools became a great tool to mistify their image. But samurai were mostly horse archers and lancers, and used Yaris (spears) or short swords to fight. Katanas were ritual swords or heirlooms that weren't that much used in battle, they saw more use as duel weapons. And if they were used in battle, they were more effective as slicing horse weapons than average melee weapons, were shorter versions or lance formations were of much more use.

[@greenpeasuit]

The difference in fighting style reminds me of a miniseries that aired on TV during my youth about Shaka Zulu. He, too, saw how ineffective such organized warfare was vs a more chaotic tactic that kept one's enemies guessing. Prior to Shaka, the tribal fighting amounted much more to puffing one's chest and fluttering tail feathers. Shaka brought out the teeth and claws of a predator. Very good story.

[@stevenspringer1599]

It would be interesting/entertaining to see your reaction to the granddaddy of action films: "Seven Samurai" (Shichinin no samurai) 1954

[@tonyyul703]

Guys I hope you get the opportunity to visit Japan itself, and just absorb everything about that culture...

[@xxshotxx1]

Can we just talk about this composer and the soundtrack 😢😭

[@user-fp9ju9qx8x]

41:35 The Emperor is removing his gloves when he receives sword. This shows his respect for Katsumoto's sword.

[@thepooaprinciple5144]

Edge of Tomorrow is another Tom Cruise movie you MUST see, its pretty damn good.

[@singingwolf3929]

12:25 everyone present, including Taka start to see why he defeated Hirotoro in battle. He has the Samurai spirit. He doesn't give up. In today's language "Boy ain't got no quit in him!"

[@APC3370]

You guys made me cry ! 😂😂😂 thank you 🙏🏼

[@bunit1144]

The winter time scene is so beautiful!

[@BryGoose]

I absolutely love this film. The lead character has a simple but impactful character arch

[@logankrecic496]

The three hundred at Thermopylae was true, 300 Spartans with 2 thousand other Greeks, but still it was against a million men

[@andrehaugvaldstad]

There is a lot of myth surrounding the Battle of Thermopylae. In case you're interested, here's the facts 1) The Persian army didn't have a million men. According to wikipedia "Modern scholarly estimates are generally in the range 120,000-300,000" 2) The greeks didn't have 300, but 7000 soldiers. Of which 300 were Spartan. Still quite an impressive battle. The greeks held off an army x17 to x43 times their size for about 3 days, and due to a reportedly low amount of greek losses they probably would've lasted for a lot longer if they weren't flanked. They had taken steps to prevent this from happening, which failed due to A) A greek allegedly helped the enemy navigate around the pass to the other side and B) The army of 1 000 Phocians stationed on the other path to counter a potential flanking failed in their duty "Upon discovering that his army had been encircled, Leonidas told his allies that they could leave if they wanted to. While many of the Greeks took him up on his offer and fled, around two thousand soldiers stayed behind to fight and die." The Battle of Thermopylae happened sometime in 480 BC. Edit: spelling and additional info

[@johnpittsii7524]

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[@Jetz316]

Your videos always get a thumbs up when the videos hit my feed! ❤ * I typed out “videos” the first time. KZbin changed it to “tweet”. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jberkhimer]

Hans Zimmer does it again with a fantastic soundtrack.

[@isaiahpavia-cruz678]

Yes, the Battle of Thermopylae referenced here is the basis of the movie 300.

[@milanradimecky6001]

This movie is inspired by real stories. Katsumoto rebellion is based on Satsuma rebellion and Tom Cruise character is based on France soldier who fight during Boshin war for Shogun. His name was Jules Brunet. In reality samurais was first whu use firearms in Japan in mass numbers. Satsuma clan have even artillery school and Saigo Takamori's samurais have modern rifles but in small numbers. The last battle of movie is based on battle of Shironyama

[@saaamember97]

Yes, the Battle of Thermopylae is the battle depicted in the movie "300."

[@DoremiFasolatido1979]

The actual battle of Thermopylae was more like little less than a thousand Spartans and a few thousand other Greek soldiers, against a Persian army of several hundred thousand conscripts/slaves, with few professional soldiers. The movie 300, and other tales about it, are wildly exaggerated, but even so, the true story is no less impressive. Four or five thousand soldiers against several hundred thousand is still beyond heroic, especially for the fact that the fighting went on for days, and they held. While a number of other factors played into the Persians' ultimate withdrawal from their invasion of Greece, the battle of Thermopylae was absolutely a keystone event that completely shattered the momentum of their invasion.

[@thepooaprinciple5144]

Im actually happy yall have finally seen this movie, its in my top 5's of all time. Hope you felt the dying of a people and their ideals in this film as I did.

[@Zseventyone]

Yes, 300 is absolutely based on history.

[@lethalchocobo1886]

Lol, very, very loosely.

[@johnstrickler2238]

In regards to the Battle of Thermopylae, it is a real place, and there was a real battle there. The Persian Empire did have one million troops that they brought, but the Greeks had, initially, more than 300 men. However, it's mostly an accurate understanding of the events. The movie 300 (while not very good for historical accuracy) does cover the events.

[@cleekmaker00]

26:13 The absolute power and lethality of a genuine Katana.

[@CodeeXD]

Sake is rice wine and you typically drink it hot. I find it doesn't really have much of a flavor but as far as alcohol goes it's very smooth. And Aldrin was more then a little bit of an alcoholic haha

[@greenpeasuit]

The movie 300 was based on a graphic novel. The graphic novel was based off of a legend. The legend is based on a true event.

[@russellward4624]

Its nice when people bet the title of the film and what it means. Too many misunderstand it to be Tom Cruse is the last samurai but japanese does t have singular and plural. Every word is both and its the context that defines it.

[@djokealtena2538]

Sabaton made a song about the real battle called Shiroyama. A small measure of peace...a similar thing sought out by Winters from Band of Brothers.

[@hokutoshinken-chrisarmstro131]

This is one of my all time favourite films, such a masterpiece of period samurai and martial arts cinema. You should try Ip Man or Fearless next.

[@lousweirdworld5347]

Amazing move I love how deep it gets ❤️ Beautiful movie