THE LAST SAMURAI (2003) MOVIE REACTION!! FIRST TIME WATCHING! Tom Cruise | Hiroyuki Sanada

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[@TodgeDavison]

Yeah guys please watch MAN ON FIRE! I think it will always be in my top 10 oat!

[@JesseJ.Speigner]

MAN ON FIRE.... YESSSS

[@IsmaelG84]

You guys need to play Ghost of Tsushima

[@Yamato-tp2kf]

08:45 Samurai never got PTSD! They were very well trained to be strong in their mind and in their skills... And they fought with noe thing in mind die in battle with honor! That's Bushido!

[@DespiadaNamira]

Hey Andrew! I too love Hiroyuki Sanada so much! He's one of my favorite actors. I highly recommend you to watch Shogun (if it's not already the case). He's part of the main cast and he was one of the directors on the show as well. This show is currently high rated on IMDB. This is crazy how great this show is. Please watch, that's all I can say! ^.^

[@k3n12ock]

One of my favorite Tom Cruise movies. I always found it hilarious that some people were super upset because they thought Tom was "the last samurai" when the whole movie isn't just his journey but is the actual journey of the last samurai of Japan

[@rjwilley9164]

Correct! People miss the fact that the plural for samurai is samurai and just assume the title is referring to Tom Cruise's character.

[@twittertwice]

Most Americans rarely respect non white cultures enough to investigate and honor them@@rjwilley9164

[@theawesomeman9821]

I'm not huge fan of Cruise but do like his portrayal in this movie

[@JakkFrost1]

Those are the same people who think this is a "white savior" movie, when it's not, it's the exact opposite, just like Avatar and Dances with Wolves.

[@billbill6094]

They don't realize samurai is plural.

[@redhotchilifan98]

Tom cruise's most underrated movie in my opinion.

[@billbill6094]

Collateral, most people don't even know it while TLS is pretty much universally praised.

[@redhotchilifan98]

@@billbill6094 collateral is amazing. To me it just seems like last samurai isn't talked about much.

[@jjc5871]

By who??

[@melaniepumes]

No but the "underrated" thing that americans love to use ... >450M $ worldwilde but sure ... it's under....rated. Crétin.

[@ajnorth4393]

Tom's best acting then Tropic Thunder came out lol

[@thedarkknight2221]

This is one of the best movies I have ever seen in my life. So many people dismiss this and Dances with Wolves as “White Savior” movies but they’re actually the opposite. They save Nathan by giving him a life of peace, serenity and purpose. He helps by telling them the enemy strategies but that’s about it. Ken Watanabe should’ve gotten an Oscar for this movie, I cry every time I hear him say “They are all perfect”.😭😭 Not to mention Hans Zimmer gives us one of the most beautiful and underrated scores in film history, I listen to the track “A Way Of Life” during meditations. Also the scene in which he ends the duel with Ujio with a draw by completely clearing out his mind is a real life technique. It’s called Mushin or No Mind, the best way to describe it is that it’s exactly like Ultra Instinct from Dragonball Super. Or like Spider-Man’s Spider Sense, you let your body move on it’s own. I felt it myself when I was training in Kenpo Karate as a teenager, my sensei and his other instructors swore by The Last Samurai and told me to pay attention to that scene specifically.

[@PamArtsValentine]

Exactly! This is the Samurai showing a broken American who he really is!

[@KomamuraSajin]

People often conflate historical dramas/fiction with documentaries. "Stories" can be told in a particular era of history without 100% accuracy, and that goes for the existence of Nathan Algren. And I also think there's a huge misunderstanding with the title of this film; Katsumoto was the last Samurai, and Algren was there to witness the passing of his kind. While Nathan found redemption with them, he never fully embraced their culture as much as he appreciated it. For instance, once he found a reason to live, he was never about the dying with honor part of the Samurai way (dying in battle vs ritual suicide, since he was willing to fight). He talked Katsumoto out of seppuku before they decided to plan the last battle, and when the Emperor asked Algren how his former teacher died, he came back with 'I will tell you how he lived". It's a stark contrast in their modes of thinking. As for as the "White Savior" malarkey, while it could be interpreted that the village was saved, its not like he did it by himself; Algren fought along side the actual Samurai and ultimately the modern Japanese army defeated the Samurai, anyway. There's always people who are willfully ignorant and looking to be mad about something. And with older cinema being cancelled left and right I fear for the day they come after this one. Its far from a perfect movie, but most of the whiners are not even Japanese. At the time this film came out, there were plenty of native Japanese elated for the attention in the West their culture was getting, and the Japanese media ate it up, esp. whenever Tom Cruise made an appearance.

[@Hermesforthree]

I think a lot of people approach it under the assumption that Tom Cruise becomes the last Samurai, which they somehow don't shake even after watching it, despite that at no point does he become a Samurai. He's a Western outsider bearing witness for Western outsiders (viewers of the film) to the end of the Samurai brought about by the Western-influenced destruction of centuries of tradition. The idea that the Samurai wouldn't die until they'd died with him is absurd.

[@IMGOSCHLEEP]

That's because simple phrasing is lost to the common modern man. They see Tom Cruise in The Last Samurai and they immediately think that HE is the last samurai; and even when they sit through the entire movie they fail to understand that the plot of the movie is that Tom's character is the witness to "The Last Samurai" and we the audience are witnessing it from his perspective.

[@sunsoar1822]

i said this to another comment, but the Samurai save him, not the other way around. He was a broken man, broken by shame and regret for the deeds of his past, an alchoholic who saw no hope of redemption. But because of his time with kasumoto, and the samurai, he was able to reclaim his honor and find redemption. They saved him, he didn't save them, in fact, they all died, and their way of life was destroyed... so what exactly did he save?

[@TheHighSorcerer]

For anyone who is curious but didn't want to google it, Tom Cruise's character in 1876 was being paid $100/mo and offered $400/mo. The conversion rate to today puts that at about $2800/mo and $11500/mo. Or at yearly rate of $37k and $138k. You can see why it was pretty damn hard for him to turn down.

[@nathanbonez01]

The movie was not to say Tom cruise was the last samurai but to tell his story of what he witnessed from the last true samurai who he spent time with

[@IMGOSCHLEEP]

most people do not understand this and this form of story telling.

[@709mash]

Yup. The "Samurai" in the title is plural and too many missed that.

[@hoodwinkiez]

Yes, the two hosts are idiots. I shall avoid their reactions on ReelRejects in the future.

[@Smokey348]

the last samurai in this movie's case would be every damn samurai

[@karasuma_seiichiro]

The soldiers specifically targeted **Nobutada top knot (chonmage) because that hairstyle was highly associated with the samurai. Although the samurai was not required to have one, **Nobutada was particularly fond of his top knot (as evidenced by it being the first word he taught Algren)

[@_Gato.Negro_]

Nobutada*** Hirohito was an emperor.

[@karasuma_seiichiro]

@@_Gato.Negro_ I stand corrected. Edited it. Thanks 👍

[@OrionInSpace]

Very good timing for this reaction given my man Hiroyuki Sanada has unleashed that Samurai sword once again in the debut of Shogun that just came out last night! SO EXCITED to watch that show! Regarding The Last Samurai, this movie simply incredible. Ken Watanabe is an actor that deserves to be in more movies and I know he got nominated for this role but man if he's given the right director and team around him he can definitely win that Oscar he deserves.

[@LetsGetitBoah]

Is Shogun streaming somewhere?

[@janellelives5158]

@@LetsGetitBoahOn Hulu.

[@Sm0kingGun]

​@@LetsGetitBoah in Norway it's on Disney+, I guess that means it's on Hulu or something in the US?

[@OrionInSpace]

@@LetsGetitBoah it's on FX for cable but Hulu for streaming

[@TiboFPS]

I am beyond excited for Hiroyuki in Shogun!

[@Brook11223]

Hiroyuki Sanada an expert swordsman of course in real-life and his face/off against Jackie Chan in Rush Hour 3 at the Effiel Tower is so good.

[@jillfromatlanta427]

Awesome in John Wick 4

[@aryssobral]

He is such a great actor, as long as Ken Watanabe

[@Dej24601]

“Filming took place in New Zealand, mostly in the Taranaki region, with Japanese cast members and an American production crew. This location was chosen due to the fact that Egmont/Mt. Taranaki resembles Mt. Fuji, and also because there is a lot of forest and farmland in the Taranaki region. This acted as a backdrop for many scenes, as opposed to the built-up cities of Japan. Several of the village scenes were shot on the Warner Brothers backlot in Burbank, California. Some scenes were shot in Kyoto and Himeji, Japan. There were thirteen locations altogether.”

[@saymyname6726]

"Tell me how he died" "I will tell you how they lived" One of the heaviest line in the history of movie.

[@kalelson8861]

"You have your honor again. Let me die with mine" Oof😢

[@YokaiSteve]

He lived* If you're going to quote something then get it right.

[@BlackGirlMarvel]

Geez 😂​@@YokaiSteve

[@EmpireStateUtopian_Dystopia]

"Tell me how it/he died" "I will tell you how they all lived". That's the line, bro. ;] @@YokaiSteve

[@YokaiSteve]

@@EmpireStateUtopian_Dystopia Retarded, evidently. Seek help.

[@batbrick3949]

I love this movie. It was released in 2003 while I was stationed in Japan, and my Japanese friends liked it just as much as I did. Later, after serving as an advisor and trainer to foreign soldiers in several countries, I re-watched the movie and gained even more appreciation for Captain Algren’s character.

[@alfredstimoli2590]

Tom Cruise's character was having PTSD. Ken Watanabe's character was having visions whilst meditating.

[@アキコ2003]

Did they not get he was having ptsd? It was pretty obvious and on the nose I watched the video and they did get it was ptsd so what's the point of this comment?

[@Evlmonkey22]

@@アキコ2003 while Ken's character was having the visions they thought it was PTSD, which they later fixed by understanding that the character was having the vision, maybe this person made the comment before that part? I dunno but that's what i think this comment was referring to.

[@alfredstimoli2590]

@@Evlmonkey22 correct. I commented immediately after they said both characters had PTSD. My post was to correct that.

[@billbill6094]

​@@Evlmonkey22 I mean it could still be an event that happened to him, and when he meets Tom Cruise he simply relates that tiger-like ferocity to him.

[@Evlmonkey22]

@billbill6094 it could have been but not in that context because everything except the tiger was the same in terms of location and being surrounded. I've never felt like it was a ptsd moment for that part it was always a vision for me. Do I know that 100%, nah but I think the general consensus is that it was a vision and that's why he stopped them from killing Cruises character.

[@Kamenari37]

The unification era in Japan saw the move from waring daimyo and shogun to a singular state under the rule of the Emperor. The Emperor has always been seen as a position of divinity on Earth, but the position has not always been one with the power of leadership over the nation. During the many eras of war amidst factions Samurai would have been akin to nobility in European custom, but unlike Western culture, one did not have to be born into a samurai household to become one. During the unification era, the power shifted away from the shogunate and into the hands of the Emperor once more, along with a rising merchant class and a keen interest in western methods of industry. Samurai found themselves more and more on the outskirts of society, their vocation shifting from that of being warriors to becoming philosophers, artists, and poets. Furthermore given the role they played in the waring history they were stripped of much of their influence. Peasants such had long held distrust for Samurai given how fickle they were treated by them. In time the carrying of swords would become illegal as well. The top knots and such were a sign of hierarchy and leadership. You could equate them in the same way that people of the upper class wore powdered wigs in Europe and America to show they belonged in high society. But for the Japanese it was also a symbol of their personal honor and pride. To cut it off and have it discarded by someone else would have been among the highest of insults to endure, but within the film, it also serves as another illustration of the changing of the times and the shifting of power. The notion of Samurai is one that is often romantic and ideal when portrayed but not all samurai were what one would consider to be honorable. The notions of things such as the philosophy of Bushido did not rise to popularity until the twilight of the Samurai's necessity within society. The concepts of honor, civility, servitude to society as a whole were brought on by minds of those who had less and less cause to use their blades in battle. For centuries Samurai were mere thugs for the noble lords who paid them, and their only sense of honor was to never betray those who kept them employed.

[@miriamfranke7531]

Ken Watanabe was diagnosed with leukämia and this was his comeback. love your reaction

[@cmdrglass5096]

Seppuku is not a dishonor its a honorable death and him taking his head was something he was doing for a friend doing the act of this is also a way to gain honor back. In some ways being samurai and fighting your brothers in arms and other parts of your country is Honor

[@GhostWatcher2024]

Katsumoto didnt have PTSD at the movie opening, he was having a premonition, a vision.

[@HelloThere.GeneralKenobi]

I fell in love with this movie from the first viewing. A masterpiece

[@Drainoboy1974]

MAN ON FIRE is a must watch.

[@twittertwice]

and it is a Tony Scott film, not Michael Mann film. I adore both Directors… Tony Scott and Denzel became a pair, with a series of films, SAFE HOUSE with D and Ryan Reynolds is sooo good, as well as the train Movie eith Chris Pine ( no, not the one with Travolta) Tony Scott did the thinking man’s violence as does Michael Mann.

[@Ash_Hudson]

Michael Mann on Fire

[@blueeyedcowboy8291]

It wasn't just PTSD, he was going through withdrawals from being an alcoholic. You guys should do a back to back "Collateral" and "Man on Fire" collaboration. See which movie you like better. They are both awesome.

[@-Knife-]

This is one of the best movies ever made. Everything about it is a masterpiece.

[@batbrick3949]

35:01 Taka’s shame is not that she had to live with the man who killed her husband. Her shame was that she felt herself falling in love with him.

[@ForgottenHonor0]

Press F to pay respects for Bob...

[@Ash_Hudson]

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[@franklinsteele9880]

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[@D_Crichton95]

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[@aster-gc6qt]

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[@crystalmcclain7062]

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[@singingwolf3929]

I'll say this, Taka (the woman who cared for him), was very torn when she kissed Nathan. Her eyes stayed open. It was very hesitant. And, there was no "sexual tension" in it at all. She was thinking about her husband, as well as, what Nathan had come to mean to her. The same is true of her saying, "It would honor us if you wear this armor." She is conflicted in both of those things. I am dishonoring my husband and his memory, but this is also "Right" somehow. Such great acting from everyone in the cast. Also, the man who played Bob is sometimes known as "the samurai of 10,000 deaths", as he often played a samurai that always dies.

[@saltymisfit6566]

This movie is proof that Hollywood used to know how to make good movies that used to know what good writing was good cinematography and great characters

[@709mash]

It still does. There a a lot of good film with many more fluff around them, the same as back in the 2000's. The 90's though, that decade was goated for movies.

[@TehIdiotOne]

We still get them here and there, there's just such a large volume of stuff made now that it's easy to get overwhelmed by the shit

[@Ghost_Void226]

So the top knot of someone hair used to be a way to secure armor better on the head but then turned into a social status. Cutting the top knot means losing that social status and honor. That is a very simplified explanation of it.

[@ShoWulf]

One of my late mothers favorites guys! I remember buying her the 2 disc DVD and she wore it out. What a great movie and I was so happy she loved it. Thank you guys for reacting to this 1! Warmed my heart seeing this again but with one of my favorite channels. Thank you.

[@4ever2good]

At the time I had no idea who Hiroyuki Sanada and Ken Watanabe were. Now I know it's going to be great if they are in it I remember telling my brother that Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe should get Oscar Nominations; Cruise didn't (it's my opinion that Captain Jack Sparrow stole it), but Watanabe did. Gotta love the Costume Design along with another brilliant Score.

[@dakken74]

I watched this movie in the theater when it originally came out. The scene when the ninja attack and Tom Cruise and Ken Wattanabe end up back to back, my theater erupted in applause. It was like when Captain America summoned mjolnir when he was fighting Thanos.

[@roninbyproxy]

Love how you post this on Shogun day with Hiroyuki Sanada. My fav film of all time, and has made me cry like a baby more than once. Glad you loved it

[@petej6609]

Definatly Tom cruise' best role. Yes he's surrounded by brilliant actors, writers, amazing score, script and story writing. But an epic performance by tom

[@sunsoar1822]

To anyone saying this is a white savior movie, i put it to you, the Samurai save him, not the other way around. He was a broken man, broken by shame and regret for the deeds of his past, an alchoholic who saw no hope of redemption. But because of his time with Kasumoto, and the Samurai, he was able to reclaim his honor and find redemption. They saved him, he didn't save them, in fact, they all died, and their way of life was destroyed... so what exactly did he save?

[@Ian_Ah_Nee]

Love how into the movie yall got. This is one of my all time favorite movies. The story, the acting, the cinematography. Simply incredible. Not going to lie either this one still brings tears to my eyes.

[@Aaron-io8vw]

Wants band's character Katsumoto is both a samurai and a Buddhist monk. This is why his head is shaved. Judging by the fact his character has a son, and he states his son is the lord of the village they are staying it a few conclusions can be drawn. Sometime after his son was born his wife passed away and when his son was old enough to take over the lordship, Katsumoto took monks vows. Notice in the village scenes Kashmir is staying in a monastery and is often seen meditating or praying. And often has Happened prayer beads in his hand. This is historically accirate. Japan's like Europe had Warrior monks. While Europe had things like the Knights Templar and the Kings of St. john, Japan had the Shohei, Buddhist warrior monks. additionally many Samurai lords would take the vows of monks when they got into their 40-50's. Famously Usegi Kenshin and Shingen Takeda both famous Warlords of the 1500s did so . this was often a way to hand off much of the day to day duties of being a lord to sons who had reached adulthood.

[@xadrach]

RIP Bob. He's always my favorite and my heart breaks every time I see him die

[@MikeCoxlong_NOR]

Yes. Please watch Collateral it's amazing

[@leenewton2931]

not enough reactions to this one out there, yes please indeed

[@mb2001]

Fun fact: one of the kids in this movie is played by Sosuke Ikematsu. About twenty years later, he played Takeshi Hongo/Kamen Rider in Shin Masked Rider/Shin Kamen Rider.

[@brdsx5065]

They really bowed,, wow...

[@Ash_Hudson]

😂😂😂

[@Dan_Hughes90]

This is so underrated and easily the best acting of Tom Cruise career

[@TheAnscarii]

Knoted hairstyle was by law only allowed to samurai. It identified an individual as a member of that caste. Katsumoto is bald possibly cause he retired and turned into a monk. It was a samurai custom.

[@thenerdywave2007]

So excited to see Andrew and Aaron react to this movie! This movie is good and Tom Cruise is also good in this movie! 👍

[@BLaCkKsHeEp]

59:11 "I dont understand why they cant just live in harmony and peace. just let them do their thing and just leave them alone." its because the Samurai warrior class was no longer needed with the coming military reforms. this would mean their sole purpose and way of life will become obsolete. all they knew was warfare and nothing else. they were being replaced by the more modern army. it wasnt about the use of traditional samurai weapons as they also welcomed/used guns and cannons in battle. it was their way of life that was being "wiped out" not necessarily the people. PS. that comment about Tom Cruise being able to fit in the red armor... he should. he's around 5'6. that's about the average height for a Japanese man lol

[@Beuwen_The_Dragon]

It is also stated in the film ‘Katsumoto no longer dishonours himself with the use of the firearm.” He felt the Japan was losing its identity, becoming too Western.

[@RevistaLevelUp]

One of the most amazing and beautiful movies I see in my entire life.

[@PamArtsValentine]

Definitely my favorite Tom Cruise film- beautiful, spiritual: The last lines get me everytime: "Tell me how he died." "I will tell you how he lived."

[@ReinosoD]

when you guys put Aaron and Andrew together it's such a huge blast. The synced yells and emotions are so on par for movies like these. Loved every second of this - BOB!!!!

[@jjc5871]

They’re morons.

[@luissantos7343]

I love this movie so much, and I’ve lost count to how many times I’ve seen it. However, it still makes me feel everything that’s supposed to. This is my favorite Zwick’s movie and one of Tom’s best work. Hans Zimmer, along with The Gladiator, also has here my favorite work of his. The scenery, the story, the performances the time both chronologically and geographically it takes place…everything i just love it. It is still very underpreciated, underseen and most of all, misrepresented. Some people think this is another white savior movie, but I don’t see it that way. Cruise’s character is the one who’s saved, and he is not the last samurai, he’s just the man who survives long enough to tell their story. Cruise’s character was lost and was saved by them and their ways. Like his blade says, he is the warrior where the old meets the new, he is something else, but no one really calls him a samurai. I’m a sucker for this honor among warriors, this kind of respect and Man, it’s from another time unfortunately.

[@henningaasland8704]

Not only the best Tom Cruise movie, but for me one of the best movies ever..

[@JarrydOh]

I hope this channel is reacting to the new Shogun series, it’s absolutely worth it.

[@charlesbarnes6912]

"Wound up the stitches"😂😂 yesssss

[@kritik4lm4ss]

And twice at that!😂😂

[@Crl2p3]

I was reading through all the comments looking for someone else that noticed 😂🤣

[@mikemerrill6896]

Hiroyuki Sanada is great in the Twilight Samurai. One of my favorite films. I started getting into foreign films because of that film

[@Ash_Hudson]

Love how they were mildly mocking the movie in the beginning, and then gradually they're gripped and reduced to tears 😂

[@alive4metal731]

I love how Bob sacrificed himself to protect Algren. That was his duty in service of his lord, to protect Algren no matter what. And he saw it till the end.

[@ACNelson-officialchannel]

Hiroyuki Sanada is actually a master martial artist and swordsman. He is highly sought out for his actual skills. This film is rather historically accurate for it's portrayal of the Meiji Restoration. Katsumoto was, in fact, a historical figure who lead this rebellion. There are no historical documents that speak of an American who became a samurai during this period, so this film is getting the Hollyweird treatment. However, the rest is reasonably accurate for a major film. Also, there was a man from Africa who became a samurai around 400 years before the Meiji Restoration, which may have inspired the character played by Tom Cruise.

[@caroltret00]

Tom Cruise's character is modelled after Jules Brunet, who was a French military officer that found and served the Tokugawa shogunate during the Boshin War in Japan. I don't think his character was inspired much from Yasuke.

[@brandonelkin3166]

Sanada is such a badass and I have watched the first 2 episodes of the Shogun series and it's awesome this movie is one of my all time favs so underrated

[@vidhyasagarn5642]

This movie deserved oscar .

[@samturner6061]

The way Katsumoto stands in awe as his dream omen is coming true before his eyes, but doesn't immediately intervene.... He let things play out, all the way to the point where the American kills likely his greatest warrior. That was Katsumoto's younger brother. Clearly greatly respected in the clan. THAT'S when he intervened. He saw validity in his omen. This movie's so good on a rewatch!

[@jeremybr2020]

Easily one of Tom Cruise's best movies. Which speaks volumes considering how many good movies that man has under his belt.

[@acekiller6239]

It was great watching this movie with u guys it was sooooo goood

[@JakkFrost1]

53:48 an actual Japanese samurai reviewed this scene and said it was extremely accurate, and that Tom did an excellent job. The fight choreographers obviously get a lot of kudos too, but they can only do so much if the actor can't move correctly.

[@BLaCkKsHeEp]

Bob is a legit badass. i dont think you would've seen too many "old" Samurai back in those days. so for him to survive all those battles to grow old should say something about his fighting skills.

[@BlackGirlMarvel]

The older son definitely knew. The way he came at Nathan during their wooden sword fight was full of pain. Plus Nathan speaks about how everyone is nice but he senses more underneath it, they all know. The village knows. But they are peaceful as they follow Katsumoto's lead.

[@kevinmatthew1050]

One of the most underrated movies ever. Tom Cruise is one hell of an actor.

[@ianlove1215]

For me, this is Tom Cruise's best!!! Everything about it is just remarkable. Both of you touch upon it throughout this reaction. Tom's last line is brilliant: I will tell you how he lived.

[@fitzgivesfits1]

When she closed the door the night before the battle, she made adjustments to the armor to fit him.

[@SLAPERZZ1]

This movie hits me in the feels every single time! BOB is a Legend and the whole movie is just immaculate. The Samurai will always be my favourite Warriors of all time🙏 Their way of life, the weapons, the armour design was insane

[@samfisher6606]

This is one of my all-time favorite films. It's in my top ten. And Hiroyuki Sanada is just as great in this as he is in Shōgun.

[@lidlett9883]

The part where she puts robes on Tom and puts her head on his shoulders. These robes under the Samurai armor. Was considered the Samurai burial clothing. So she was preparing him for death.

[@eatsmylifeYT]

The topknot is supposed to hold the samurai's helmet in place and is considered a status symbol in those times, denoting a higher class. I can imagine how you two would react to the new "Shogun" series.

[@pleasehelp2446]

I used to be an EMT and have ptsd from it, getting a good night sleep is rare but not impossible, therapy helps a lot. Also ive always seen the title of this movie as referring to the emperor, at the end of the movie he found his voice and his wisdom and began to serve (samurai ) the people of Japan by rejecting the influence of america and the businessmen that wanted to control him. He was the last because it took the death of all the others for him to become what he always was meant to be, a Samurai. The Last Samurai.

[@wtrrobson738]

Generally speaking a shaved head in this era was something typically associated with Buddhist monks, so in a way this is visual storytelling showing that Katsumoto is a very spiritual person.

[@TheDunnDusted]

You were right, the plural for Samurai is Samurai.

[@bobbyterrito8011]

I feel like everyone had the same reaction when Bob died! I know I did the first time I watched it!! This film is a masterpiece! Perfectly executed on every level!

[@kiri-2024mt]

The actor who played Bob was described as "a man who has been cut 50,000 times." His career spans over 50 years. Because he has played the best role of being cut and killed in Japan. He passed away in 2021🥲 I'm sorry, my English is not good.

[@jerryligairi1078]

Seppuku is not done as a punishment for dishonour, but more as a way for the person doing it to keep their honour.

[@WRDend]

I was 13 when this came out and obsessed with samurai, so my dvd copy got a ton of play. One of few movies I always want to restart immediately after finishing. Beautiful film.

[@rickyressel9263]

I feel like certain pairs are better for certain movies. Like, it’s always fun to have Roxy do a horror movie. I feel like this movie was a little too serious for this pairing. They seem to do better with comedies and such.

[@adrianwilliams7790]

Tom Cruise's best film.

[@djnytemare903]

The musical score where he is putting on the Japanese armor was sampled by Timberland for the song Slow down by Bobby Valentino.

[@MakaiVer]

The second you screamed "NOOO" and "BOB!!!" I subbed

[@XJNautilusEX]

I'm definitely watching this today! One of my favorite Tom Cruise movies. Glad you guys decided to react to it!

[@nestycruz891]

I had great experience with this movie in the theaters. So epic. Good writing, story, character arcs...

[@earlskinner615]

Dope to watch younger generations watch movies more than 20 years old. Their reactions are priceless. Like the surprise at how good it is 😂. Tom Cruise is the last Hollywood Star. And this is just an example of why.

[@scottbarkley496]

TOM CRUISE = LEGEND

[@imaspoon4522]

ARY SCIENTOLOGIST

[@scottbarkley496]

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[@heather6668]

@@scottbarkley496 There's always one. Aside from anything else, Tom Cruise knows how to make a movie and make sure audiences are entertained. He puts everything into whatever he does and it shows.

[@leighsawyer8219]

One of my top all time. Top tier acting, Zimmer!, clever fight choreo, and ample space for the story to breathe to help, furthering our investment in the beautifully built characters. There was a lot of controversy when this movie was released, but believe its quality and the honorable intentions behind it has helped it stand the test of time. So glad you both enjoyed it! ✌🏼

[@WRDend]

Man I forgot how much I love this movie; got me crying to a reaction😂

[@alexkramerblogs]

The movie that I watched for my very first date at 13. Her mom had to buy the tickets! 😅

[@speedboom9392]

Just gotta know. You still together?

[@carpediem9750]

​@@speedboom9392obviously not 😂

[@speedboom9392]

@@carpediem9750 How would you know? The question was towards them.

[@carpediem9750]

@@speedboom9392 geez ... 😭🙄

[@michaelpalma6346]

So happy you reacted to my ALL TIME FAVORITE MOVIE, and on my birthday nonetheless lol

[@leighwhite6700]

Collateral YES!!! Amazing 👏 Great reaction. This is one of my favorite TC films. His transition is beautiful. May we all learn.

[@Djordun]

Great reaction to this tom cruise classic! Next up, man on fire since you guys talked about it

[@j.jmcquade5278]

"You have no idea what I have done." Powerful

[@emperorconstantine1.361]

To be accurate, samuari actually employed muskets as largely as possible, because they saw the benefit of them and wanted as many as possible. They even had cannons. They were introduced to firearms from the Portuguese traders when they first arrived to Japan. The idea of the muskets being “dishonorable “ is mostly fiction and a story element for this movie.

[@Beuwen_The_Dragon]

Yes. It is fictional, but at least it is addressed.

[@TheAlkochef]

the kid he fought Tom in the start was the son of the dad he killed. u could see and feel the anger from him. and then Sanada took over, and beat his ass up, to relieve the sons anger a bit i guess... when Sanada was done smacking Tom Cruise, he threw the wooden sword back to the son, having taken care of it for him on his behalf because he wasnt "big" enough yet.... great, great moment which alot of ppl sadly dont recognize.. D: Tom gained a huge amount of respect for keep getting up again and again, and Sanada paid his respect to the sons dad, by beating him up, because it was overdue tbf... this is a frekkin masterpiece of a movie, and hands down the best Tom Cruise performance, ever.

[@WWE2KUNIVERSEELITE]

Probably my favorite Tom Cruise movie. This movie really kept me connected with my childhood.

[@GhostWatcher2024]

The topknot (the part of hair they cut off of Katsumoto's son, Taka's nephew) is symbolic for a samurai... its not that cutting of "hair" is disrespectful, its the topknot in particular. Cutting that off would be akin to walking up to a US soldier and ripping his rank insignia off of his uniform. The same with telling Katsumoto to remove his sword... its a PART of being a samurai.

[@S.U.I.T]

Its been said that typically when samurai cut their hair it means they're retiring from the world, or they joined a religious sect. Being that Katsumoto was praying a lot in the movie and even the first time we saw him was in a temple could mean that. There's also some samurai who just shaved themselves bald to fit their Kabuto. Just some thoughts.

[@noname-dk7ri]

As a side note, the gun itself already existed in Japan and was brought to Japan by trade with Portugal and then the Netherlands during the Japanese civil wars of the 15th and 16th centuries, known as the Sengoku period. They were valued in Japan during the Warring States period and were manufactured in Japan. After the civil war was pacified, it was probably regulated.

[@Beuwen_The_Dragon]

It was stated in the film ‘Katsumoto no longer uses the Firearm.” In defiance of the westernization of Japan. Yes, still fictional, but it is accounted for in the film.

[@Snapplemonkey]

I remember watching this at the theater as a moody teen. The final scene with the emperor had me bawling like a little boy.

[@mestupkid211986]

The hairstyle for samurai (top knot) was originally used for a practical reasons; it helped hold the kabuto on their head. Later, it was a status symbol; samurai were a high caste.

[@captbrownbeard1599]

The general didn't defect. There was a split between the Samurai, some believing things were progressing too fast and some who were willing to modernize. The only dishonor the general had was being on the losing side in that battle and failing the Emporer. His taking his own life was a way to regain or keep that honor.

[@TheAlkochef]

and Katsumoto relieved his pain, by beheadding him after he stabbed himself

[@JakkFrost1]

54:38 he's actually reviewing the battle in his mind, to see if he missed anything, which is how he remembered the guy behind him.

[@javix2013]

Regarding Hans Zimmer, his first work in Hollywood was for Rain Man, another film with Tom Cruise that won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1988, Tom was alongside Dustin Hoffman who won the Oscar for Best Actor for that film.