The Last Samurai (2003) Wife’s First Time Watching! Movie Reaction!

The Last Samurai (2003)
"I belong to the warrior in whom the old ways have joined the new."
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[@jimtatro6550]

“Tell me how he died?” “I will tell you how he lived.”😢 This is a incredible movie.

[@Tcwilliams07]

Best line of the movie... along with 10 other lines. Too difficult to decide

[@heather6668]

Absolutely amazing film so beautifully shot and everyone in it was awesome in their roles. One of Tom Cruise's best.

[@stsolomon618]

This is one of my favorite Tom Cruise films. I haven't seen this film in a while.

[@AustinKloud]

Same

[@Tschoki_12]

"A perfect blossom is a rare thing. You could spend your whole life looking for one, and it would not be a wasted life." "Perfect. They are all perfect." 🌸 Gets me each and every time...

[@edgarcardenas1777]

One of the best (and most underrated) lines in film

[@shanenolan5625]

You could spend you whole life contemplating it , and it would not be a wasted life

[@SouthPaw718]

"I will miss our conversations"

[@ugaladh]

@@edgarcardenas1777 and so many reaction videos don't include it.

[@OriginalPuro]

My understanding of that line is to not look for one specific perfect moment, but cherish each moment you live. It's a beautiful line and Ken Watanabe is absolutely fantastic in this role.

[@ZajaLives]

I worked on this film here in Japan. Ken attacked my toddler son with a toy sword to many happy giggles. So glad you enjoyed it.

[@Ashwgun]

I envy that, I would love to meet Watanabe, what a talent

[@Mr.Hyde_23]

@@Ashwgun Memories of Tomorrow was his best performance in my opinion. A heart breaking film though, involving Alzheimer's.

[@rykukatei]

you had me in the first half of that comment 👀

[@rightwired]

chotto baka desu..5 shots to the chest and he's like "i'm ok".

[@sabrecatsmiladon7380]

I will ALWAYS see Ken W as a Samurai. Even in Godzilla, I was waiting on him to turn into Katsumoto-san and cut Godzilla in half

[@redhotchilifan98]

This is one of the most underrated films i can think of. It has a great cast, fantastic directing, and a wonderful Hans Zimmer score.

[@vkdeen7570]

absolutely agree. it's one of my favourite movies, it's beautiful in every sense. braveheart, gladiator, the last samurai...must see's

[@kellifranklin4432]

I wouldn't necessarily call it underrated. It was nominated for multiple Oscars.

[@redhotchilifan98]

@@kellifranklin4432 just doesn't seem like it gets talked about much

[@Jibril_UwU]

Did you know the film is still one of the top films in Japan today. FunFact American critics hated him and Japanese praised him like anything else xD

[@michaelparsons5299]

Budget $140 million Box office $456.8 million Yes, very underrated 🤣

[@rickyressel9263]

This film is so breathtaking and timeless. I’m glad you guys did this one. The significance of the scene where he’s sick when he first arrives at the village. Is because he’s an alcoholic. He’s experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which is why he begs for Sake. Or alcoholic fermented rice.

[@jerrychubb6168]

And to add to it, he has PTSD from his time as a soldier, so he self-medicates with alcohol. Without it, his nightmares returned with a vengeance.

[@rickyressel9263]

@@jerrychubb6168 yeah, for sure. Fever dreams are absolutely terrible when your going through withdrawal. Compound that with the guilt he has for things he’s done. I’m sure it’s just non stop nightmares and cold sweats.

[@zacharyharwell351]

@@jerrychubb6168 That part of the movie always gets me. A broken man, who broke himself further by trying to escape his pain, now being forced to reconcile with his demons at his lowest, weakest moment. While its partially off-screen, I think those days and nights of the withdrawals are responsible for the kind of ego death he needed to make the changes he did.

[@OriginalPuro]

"Perfect. They are all perfect." My understanding of that line is not to look for one single perfect moment, but cherish each moment you live. This is a beautiful movie, period.

[@tonyloyd3350]

One of the most underrated films. People compare it to Dance with Wolves or Avatar, but I believe it stands on its own. Great movie!

[@mokane86]

In the tier above with Braveheart and Gladiator. But DWW must be at the top of the next tier Avatar is muddled into. 🧐🎬 I think a big part of that “underrating” is from people who haven’t seen it and half-watchers and that sort of dumb misunderstanding joke rumor about how of course white guy Tom Cruise is going to be the last samurai , when obviously it is Ken Watanabe’s Katsumoto.

[@jeremiahbullfrog226]

I think it's in part because while each movie does a play on the "white savior" trope, which is pretty tired, The Last Samurai is based on the true story of the Meiji Restoration, where the samurai didn't exactly come out as the winners.

[@justme4998]

i dont think its unfair to compare it to Dances With Wolves. they can keep avatar...never seen it and dont care. i've seen James Clavelle's Shogun miniseries tho, and read the novel several times. this movie eclipses it

[@mikecar6127]

Avatar sucks...

[@simonfrederiksen104]

"Avatar" HAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Oh boy, you should do standup.

[@juncuan4019]

"I think a man does what he can until his destiny is revealed." Capt. Algren (Tom Cruise) - love that line.

[@loudsilence6123]

I had a brother that died. Due to drugs. What he was going through wasn't just a fever. It was the alcohol, leaving his body. And the screams were of nightmares of all the things he lived through due to ptsd. Alcohol got him through it. As a veteran. That scene hit me hard.

[@tomaskennedy]

"You have nightmares." "Every soldier has nightmares." "Only one who is ashamed of what he has done." "You have no idea what I have done." Powerful.

[@barn_ninny]

I think Ken Watanabe's performance in this film has been very underappreciated, not unlike the film itself. I know it's supposed to be Cruise's movie. I think it's Watanabe's.

[@davidmcleod5133]

Tom Cruise is an overinflated hobbit; Ken Watanabe is Japan’s greatest actor.

[@bmw128racer]

@@davidmcleod5133 Toshiro Mifune is Japan's greatest actor, Mr. Cruise Hater. 🖕

[@xzxzxccxzcw2028]

​@@davidmcleod5133 Ken Watanabe isn't close to Japan's greatest actor. Tatsuya Nakadai and Toshiro Mifune are so far ahead it's laughable to suggest it.

[@Papadoc1981]

It's not underappreciated at all. It's widely known he stole the show and he got an Oscar nomination to back up how great he was in this film.

[@sarcher332]

This is the movie that made me see Ken Watanabe. His vulnerability combined with his strength. His caring yet commanding presence. Alot with just his eyes.

[@cesarvidelac]

When they try to kill Katsumoto, that's, for me, the most realistic depiction of Ninja in movies ever for several reasons. Great video as always!

[@j.f.l.bousquet1998]

"Realistic"? Ninjas didn't exist. Those "silent assassins dressed in black" portrayed in a bunch of movies are as real as elves from Lord of the Rings.

[@MrBreezeLI516]

@@j.f.l.bousquet1998your joking right? Lol Im sure your referring to their appearance?...

[@Camuska]

@@MrBreezeLI516 No hes quite right in fact. Ninjas did exist, but they were a lot more like our modern days secret agents. They did not dress in black to kill, a lot of them didnt even know how to fight really. They dressed as peasants or travelling sellsmen. They lived the everyday life, to learn about things, they spied, they seldomly infiltrated places. A "real" ninja would never, EVER try the confrontation way before he tried everything else. The tools they used were mostly everyday tools used a weapon (The famous Kusarigama is a peasant tool made into a weapon)

[@baronsengir187]

@@Camuska Old color woodcuts say different. Like some of Katsushika Hokusai. Japan museums do as well. While most of their weapons originated in peasant tools, the silent assassin dressed in black is quite real. Though it was mostly dark green/grey.

[@rollomaughfling380]

@@baronsengir187 No, that "look" came out of legends and Kabuki theatre traditions, from the "invisible agents" (stagehands) moving props around. Total myth. Get your head out of the '80s and Masaaki Hatsumi's ass. It's nonsense.

[@martinklaus2203]

He didn't have a fever...he was going through DT's.

[@WarBeer]

Another very underated warrior-film is "The 13th Warrior". It's another film where you start off wondering how the "big actor" is going to fit in. Super cool film. Definitely needs to be on your list. Plus, I haven't seen any of the other movie-reaction channels get to it yet and it's a GEM!!!

[@crazyfvck]

@WarBeer Only an Arab would bring a dog to war! ;)

[@drewf8619]

Loved the movie and the book. But it has aged a little poorly especially towards the ending. What's fascinating is all the crazy shit that went on trying to make that movie... There's likely some stuff on YT about it. Worth it's own movie honestly.

[@WarBeer]

@@drewf8619 I loved the book as well, but I don't know what you mean by it not aging well.

[@drewf8619]

@@WarBeer I can't really say without spoiling some things... I'll just say that 12 year old me LOVED this movie... Adult me just really really likes it. Compared to something like "Last of the Mohicans" that 12 year old me really really liked; And adult me loves.

[@robertcampbell8070]

​@@drewf8619Just rewatched it recently. Not sure what you think aged poorly.

[@98004justice]

This is one of my favorite films ever. Glad you two enjoyed it. Although you edited out one of the best lines in the film in your reaction which was Algren saying to the emperor at the end "I will tell you how he (Katsumoto) lived." One of the most powerful lines in the film.

[@jamesmeechan6983]

I agree that line should have been in there reaction

[@heavyjuggernaut3912]

The Japanese officer tearing up after seeing the Samurai cut down by Gatlings always gets me. I imagine he was told stories about how the Samurai were protectors of Japan and now he's putting them down

[@ErickIsaac-qo6ym]

It's not a fever, it's alcohol withdrawal.

[@deadbeat6232]

absolutely

[@fionnmaccumhaill3257]

Right. If it is bad enough, an alcoholic can die from m the withdrawals.

[@ferbdog0151]

I saw this movie when I was in the Marines. After the movie ended, I wanted to "become" a samurai. But of course, reality hit and I had to go back to my base to report in. I still watch this movie from time to time. Love the score.

[@CarlLepeltier]

20 years since this movie hasn't moved from this DVD/BluRay tower that contains my 50 favorite movies (on 700+ I own ; not bragging, just picturing the importance of this specific movie to me since numerous years)... I love Japan since I was a little kid, by the way... Like I said in a previous comment, "The Last Samurai" still is to this day and after watching thousands of movies over the years, undoubtedly in my very favorite movies ever ; it's not in my personal Top 10 but it's not far from it, for the simple reason that this movie is a true (and in my opinion still not as popular as it should) gem, with every frame of it being powerful story-wise as well as for the characters themselves... Everything in this movie has layers with a deeper meaning ; it is poetry in motion while being a deep drama with high emotional stakes... You want all the main players to live happily ever after, but you know too well that it is an epic fresco that's well orchestrated and gonna lead to some tragic outcome... When you have katanas, a majestic environment, glorious costumes or armors, layered characters, high stakes with heart-breaking bits, taking place in Far East Asia, with a romance, at the service of an epic drama that is highlighted with powerful visuals and music... Then you usually get something special, something memorable. *The Last Samurai is my favorite Tom Cruise movie. Vanilla Sky is my second favorite movie of his (I love its entire intrigue and character study, the story themes and Sci-Fi questions behind it). And third is the popular and acclaimed Top Gun Maverick.

[@cmsweitzer1]

Still love the scene where Algren tells the new soldier to shoot him. He can either be put him out of his misery or prove the point they aren't ready. Such a great reveal of his character!

[@user-yn1sf9mq3z]

i agree!

[@Chris-hx3oe]

I remember seeing this and Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World in theaters when they came out in 2003, only a month apart. Such a great duo of film.

[@yeahright8970]

He was going through Delirium Tremens which occurs after alcohol intoxication.

[@KS-xk2so]

it occurs when you're going through withdrawals, not after intoxication. Unless you mean heavy and constant intoxication across years... then suddenly none.

[@leonardodavi2695]

This movie is one of my all-time favorites. And it's very underrated. Such a great work of art. The story, the acting, the cinematography, the music, the themes... everything just works.

[@cleekmaker00]

I love the Training scenes with the 'bokken' (wooden swords), especially in the short scene where Ujio leads the group in 'kata', or 'form'. Excellent training tool, and just as deadly in the hands of a skilled user. Nice to see you're getting more into 'jigadeki' or Japanese Period Films. One you shouldn't miss is Kurosawa's "Yojimbo", with Toshiro Mifune in the Title role. He played the wild Kikuchiyo in "Seven Samurai". The plot may be familiar; Sergio Leone's "A Fistful of Dollars" with Clint Eastwood was an unsanctioned remake of "Yojimbo".

[@adamromero]

4:20 This part reminds me of the scene in Glory (1989).

[@ShockL0ver]

This movie is so eye opening understanding how RESPECT is given to people from a Japanese cultural perspective as opposed to the West, where no one respects anyone, only money.

[@drewf8619]

Now you guys *NEED* to watch "Last of the Mohicans" (like you promised ;) ) It's the last movie in the 'Day-Lewis has an incredible acting range' trilogy... You guys have already seen the other two; "Gangs of New York" and "There will be Blood" So all that's left is first to be made, and (imo) easily the best of the three... "Last of the Mohicans" Very much like "The Last Samurai"; "Last of the Mohicans" is not only an incredible period piece with massive action sets, amazing acting, tiny bits of history, and plenty more... It also has one of best movie soundtracks of all time!! The movie has a large and loving fan base, but far too few reactions on YT... I'm confident the movie will be both loved by both of you *and* do great numbers for your channel. -Best wishes to you both

[@Nicholasmcmath-cr1xl]

I so glad you guys are watching this movie this is a childhood favorite to me

[@unwokeneuropean3590]

I have started to watch all classical movies in 90s. That reduced the rating of this particular movie. There are more than a few similar vibe movies in the last 100 years.

[@QuicknStraight]

A hugely underrated movie. Stellar performances, great cinematography, great soundtrack. A classic.

[@tgriffin8179]

So glad you reacted to this one. It is a rosey representation of the Samurai as overlords but it is such a well told tale. See James Clavell’s Shogun for some historical fiction if you are interested. Thank you again and keep’em coming!

[@_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.

[@drewf8619]

Tom Cruise's character is (very) loosely based on Jules Brunet en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jules_Brunet

[@MN-vz8qm]

@@drewf8619 Indeed, the movie has been "americanized" for obvious reasons, but the military mission was sent by France (the idea protrayed in the movie that the US military would be seen as a standard in the 19th century is a bit weird), and later, during the restoration, in order to join the shogun forces Brunet resigned from the french military and joined the "rebels". But the greatest offender from a historical persppective is the idea that japaness in the 19th century were fighting with swords and armors, they had been using guns just like the europeans for centuries by then. Still, a very entertaining movie, playing on the positive stereotypes about japan.

[@promontorium]

@@MN-vz8qm No they hadn't been fighting with modern weapons. The Japanese hadn't been fighting anyone. The whole story of the Meiji Restoration is Japan opening to the world. For 200 years they stayed in near complete isolation. They didn't wage war, nor did anyone attack them. They fell far behind technologically by the 1800s and it was the American Navy that forced them "open" to the world (so your anti-American military bias is nonsense too, the Japanese were shamed by American power and quickly sought American weapons). Further while their core military might have been armed, what we were seeing in this film were the "Japanese police" formed explicitly to crush the Samurai and centralize power. The men being trained weren't soldiers, they were farmers who had never been near a gun. So their unfamiliarity with combat and weapons makes perfect sense. In fact it was precisely because they were so inexperienced that they took so many casualties in the battles against the samurai. It was nonsense generalizations like yours that put this film down in the first place. The dawn of social justice warriors accusing this film of every racist thing under the sun without actually washing it. This movie didn't just "play" on the positive stereotype of Japan (what's positive about a civil war?). It was a much deeper reflection of the kind of horror that war brings.

[@charliegone1652]

Hans Zimmer score just puts this one over the top for me.

[@andrewburgemeister6684]

I remember a coworker recommending this film to me, and I actually found it to be quite underrated, definitely one of Tom Cruise’s best performances up there with Magnolia and Collateral.

[@user-yn1sf9mq3z]

collateral is a banger! that's prob my favorite role cruise has played, but the last samurai is my favorite movie of his.

[@andymc96]

The score is so good, one of my favourites.

[@ReallyGoodandKind]

YES. One of my all time favorites

[@Patrick-xv6qv]

he didn't have a fever because he was sick, he was going through withdraws because he was an alcoholic.

[@crazyfvck]

@Patrick_xv6qv It's been a long time since I've seen this movie. I assumed he had a fever from that stab wound that he received in the battle.

[@danielhejlund3314]

@@crazyfvck Nah its withdrawal, thats why he is screaming for sake.

[@theeLonelyRedPanda]

🤷‍♂️ why no both

[@budoboy1977]

"When I took these, you were...my enemy". My favorite line.

[@hellowhat890]

3:38 Edward Zwick definitely has a lot of skills when choreographing and massing together extras for military scenes. Glory was such an iconic film and him doing the same thing here with the huge fight scenes, gathering all the costumes, props, and weapons training is so monumental. All of the logistical planning always impresses me.

[@michaelatteberry6462]

Boy, am I glad you reacted to this. When I want to see a perfectly compitant review I always look to you two

[@BrahmaDBA]

I came into the movie thinking that it would be one of those "white saviour" films. But I was so happy to be proven wrong. Tom Cruise/Nathan Algren was the one saved by the Samurais. It is based on the Satsuma Rebellion, while there are plenty of historical inaccuracies it is still an insanely good movie nonetheless.

[@jjfragglerock5020]

Love this film, such a great soundtrack - I will often listen to it while working.

[@FrldyZX87]

Same here, driving to work the traffic doesn't bother me as much haha

[@KS-xk2so]

One of the many Han Zimmer masterpieces. It's up there with his Oscar winners for quality.

[@jerrychubb6168]

The fight in the rain is among my favorite scenes in this movie. He showed his warrior spirit as he kept getting back up and trying again. Improving with every sequence. This was very honorable of him to do and they all understood and respected that.

[@ZbigniewZiggyCzachor]

This is one of my most favorite movies of all time!

[@georgedepalma429]

YESSSS!!! I'm so glad you got it, many reactors don't put together that Katsumoto's vision in the beginning is the reason he spared Algren's life when he first saw him fighting.

[@MessOfThings]

I'm not sure how many other reactions I've watched but it seems appalling that anybody wouldn't understand that. It's clear as day.

[@georgedepalma429]

@@MessOfThings - I've seen quite a few and a lot of them don't put it together, it's a little annoying actually. A couple of them thought Katsumoto spared him cause he was so impressed by his fighting.

[@user-yn1sf9mq3z]

@@georgedepalma429 i've watched a lot of other reaction channels (not this movie, but in general), and a lot of them are pretty dense. that's why i love this channel! samantha is almost always on point.

[@georgedepalma429]

@@user-yn1sf9mq3z - Yeah, I think a lot of them get distracted by the camera recording them, and they miss a lot. These guys are great, they actually watch the movie.

[@user-yn1sf9mq3z]

@@georgedepalma429 i went to school with a girl, her dad and brother were named george depalma. are you from westmoreland county, pa?

[@Grins1811]

Great movie. Some people complained that Tom cruise was the last samurai but they don’t understand that katsumoto was the last samurai.

[@genghisgalahad8465]

To Be Fair, Schmitt, you finally gave it a one good watch with the Last SAMurai! (going for the puns! It's one of those movies that folks around criticized unfairly, but when you sit down to appreciate it as it is, and with reactors, it's IMPRESSIVE!)

[@MrLivewire1970]

Unfortunately, a lot of people saw the movie poster and rolled their eyes thinking Tom Cruise was the last Samurai. The studio should of made a collage of the different characters in the film as the movie poster. Like you said, most people that give this movie a chance seem to love it.

[@genghisgalahad8465]

@@MrLivewire1970 yes! That would have been an excellent poster series idea especially with the character who declares the protagonist to be the PRESIDENT...!

[@lordoftoxicity]

This film means so much to me As I said in our Tom Cruise Livestream Monday, it is in my top 3 Tom Cruise film and stays in my top 20 films of all time Great rewatch guys

[@qwertymanor]

"Perfect, They are all perfect." If you don't cry when Cruise kills Katsumoto you're not a human!😂

[@sharkdentures3247]

Tears. Every time.

[@jillfromatlanta427]

Cruise does not kill Katsumoto . He helps him kill himself and die with ho or

[@darkphoenix2]

People go into this movie clearly expecting some kind of action focused movie, and I love seeing how they react to the depth and meaning this film actually holds. It is worth noting that samurai weren't all these super honorable, unstoppable warriors with good intentions. When Japan modernized and the samurai resisted, many of them were no doubt simply trying to hold onto the power they enjoyed in Japan's feudal class system. They were lords in the old world, and the idea of peasants being able to kill them with a gun was scary. That said, so many of the ideas in this film are real and valuable. We shouldn't have to live like the samurai, but I know there are lessons and knowledge from their lifestyle that would still have worth in today's world. A basic one is "no mind". Lots of people enter this state when they perform tasks at a high level, and it's basically just the ability to allow your subconscious mind to guide you so that you can respond faster than possible with conscious thought. I did serious, realistic karate for 15 years with a really good organization, and used this ability countless times because it's the only way you can possibly react quickly enough against someone with a high degree of skill. I also think there's a lot of meaning in ideas like bushido and "they are all perfect". You'd have to pick and choose what works from bushido, but I personally think "life in every breath" is an interesting concept to try to understand. As for "they are all perfect", Katsumoto wasn't referring to the cherry blossoms he was seeing at the end of his life. He was referring to ALL cherry blossoms that have ever existed, because he realized that there basically isn't one perfect cherry blossom. You can only be exactly what you are at any given moment, so in a way, you are always perfect as you are.

[@MustardSkaven]

Bushido is a 19th century invention.

[@mikejohnson6116]

After watching this movie more than 20 times i will cry watching this reaction hahahaha no cap

[@LudusAurea]

I just want to thank y'all for being one of the few channels that actually fullscreens the movie so I don't have to bust out a microscope to see. Not that I haven't seen all of these movies but this way is far better. As I said, absolutely great movie. Tremendously good. Everything in this movie is so good. I love this movie. lol. The choreography, the soundtrack, the cinematography, the sound effects, the pacing, the acting. Hiroyuki Sanada (Ujio) is a legitimate swordsman, too in real life. This was the start of him getting recognition in the US, before he was on Lost or Westworld or in Avengers or other movies. Ken Watanabe too.

[@MichaelJohnsonAzgard]

It's shocking how many KZbinrs don't know who Billy Connolly is.

[@naedynot1]

They're too young, I guess.

[@dicekolev5360]

Lately I realised this is probably my fav movie ever. Watched it on TV in April while I haven't seen it in more than 10-15 years. I'm grown ass man 33 years old and I remember my brother watched it on VHS in 2004 and later we've had it on DVD for a while but never hit me as it did now. And purely top 3 Zimmer osts. Just closest to perfection in every way and when you know it's inspired by real events... ;(

[@mcgenius99]

The fight scenes depicting a fight before the fight I think is a cinematic expression of Mushin. To me is it is where instead of seeing an opponents movements and moving on a planned counter you see it and just react because of extensive training. Reactions become instinct and therefore extremely fast and effective.

[@-Knife-]

Omg was not expecting you guys to upload this! Yay! Such a fantastic film!

[@Swordsfor200Alex]

Capt Algren didn’t have a fever in the beginning. He was detoxing from being alcoholic. That is why he was screaming for “saki”. Also, he wanted the new recruit to shoot him to end his daily suffering but ended up proving his point. The symbol of the white Tiger dream and then Algren with the white Tiger banner fighting for his life until the very last breath compelled Katsumoto to capture him and learn from him. 👍👍👍 Great movie!!!

[@Well...Darn.]

I found the innocence of their misinterpretation of the detox scene quite endearing.

[@Tiisiphone]

I think it's the first time I see someone realizing that Algren had a death wish.

[@nightking0130]

Tom cruise almost died in this film performing the last charge. They were riding mechanical horses and I believe that ken watanabes horse malfunctioned and caused him to jerk his sword stopping only a few inches from cruises neck. Crazy

[@nightking0130]

@@hughjorg4008 I mean that’s a simple stunt, and that’s usually what is the most dangerous. Jackie Chan had the worst injury of his career getting a head injury that cracked his skull while literally doing a stunt jumping from a ledge to a tree branch. It broke and he fell on a rock

[@Sarabi25]

He was riding a mechanical horse which malfunctioned and Hiroyuki Sanada (Ujio) who is incredibly skilled stopped his own blade within one inch of Cruise’s neck. I also believe it was the battle in the fog where they first fight the Samurai that this happened.

[@enginy5]

There was a short series in the 80s named Shogun (based on a novel by James Clavell), with a few similarities to this film, that you may be interested in, with Richard Chamberlain and John Rhys-Davies among others.

[@mikeraylu]

Samurai is plural as well as singular. The Last Samurai refers to the last generation of samurai

[@chriscorvin5077]

Omg what a surprise😃 There's another good samurai movie called 13 assassins. Also Hara-Kiri: Death of A Samurai.

[@PlayShorts3]

What about Kenshin films? I watched it about 11 years ago, I need to watch all the films, I only watched 1 and I loved it

[@Bhint320610]

This is my favorite Tom cruise movie. Plus Ken Watanabe is extravagant. And the soundtrack is great for meditation.

[@coreyhendricks9490]

Cool reaction as always Schmitt & Samantha, you both take care

[@nightking0130]

Imagine how this movie changed when I found out the real reason the rebellion that inspired this film was about. Apparently most the reasons the samurai were rebelling was because they wanted to protect their status which meant they wouldn’t have to get regular jobs and also be allowed to kill a commoner if they were disrespected to name a few. It makes sense when you think about it because Japan in about 20 years advanced from a feudal society to a industrial powerhouse so of course many samurai did not want to change and possibly lose their status and also felt they were changing to fast. The real history is really interesting if you want to read about it.

[@nightking0130]

@@IcyTormentyeah imagine being under the thumb of the samurai for centuries and having to be very careful around them. After that law was passed of course a lot of them took that opportunity to give them a piece of their mind

[@shainewhite2781]

Hello, so good to see you, hope you're doing well and staying safe. My family and I are going through a tough time right now, as my sister's boyfriend, Marvin, passed away Saturday night at the hospital following a motorcycle accident. He was 29 years old.

[@TBRSchmitt]

We’re so sorry for your loss, Shaine

[@chinaski6593]

This is one of my favorite movies ever. What a gem, it had the bad luck to came out the same year than a little movie called THE RETURN OF THE KING haha.

[@caloidedafool2449]

love that you've reacted to this one! love this movie! quick reference to the ninja ambush at Katsumoto's village: this is not how Ninjas actually dressed (Hollywood created that "Ninja" look) but they dressed more like Nathan's solo ambush by the thugs. Ninjas were dressed like regular folk to go unnoticed

[@New-tu3mn]

Earlier in the film Katsumoto says to Nathan, that a life in search of a perfect Cherry Blossom would not be a wasted life. Then, at the scene of Katsumoto’s death, he says that about the Cherry Blossoms, that they are all perfect. Beautiful.

[@NewSwitcher]

The scene when he had a "fever" wasn't a fever, but withdrawl from alcohol addiction. Algren had PTSD from the massacre of the natives in the US and was drinking to dull the visions/memories.

[@jarrettenaope7038]

One of my Favorite Tom Cruise Movies..The star of the Movie was More the Environment and Culture and was just Beautiful ❤️🌹

[@ClickToPreview]

I have to appreciate you guys really confronting Omura's villainous character, even to the point of placing Tony Goldwyn's character as second place in the "enemy" tournament of this film. That's something most people would never point out. One betrays a normal sense of decency for money, the other betrayed his entire country for money.

[@simonfrederiksen104]

consider watching the "Shogun" miniseries (1980) the new version will be out soon. Back in 1980 whenever there was an episode on TV the streets were basically empty. oh and Ran (1985)

[@simonfrederiksen104]

A death poem I always like to remember: Bury me when I die beneath a wine barrel in a tavern. With luck the cask will leak. Moriya Sen'an (d. 1838)

[@simonfrederiksen104]

24:25 love the Eisenstein cuts keeping up with the beat, it's a nice touch.

[@zeroskaterz92]

Since you watched a couple of samurai related films already. I totally recommend Rurouni Kenshin 5-part films.

[@Well...Darn.]

For being a background character, it seems like everybody mourns Bob.

[@oker59]

love this movie; i'll watch this and comment when I wake up tomorrow(well, sometime tomorrow)

[@jcastro1841]

Saw this movie in the theater when it was released as a teen. Everyone went wild after the fight with the ninja's and the theater was dead quiet after the charge of the samurai followed by quiet sobbing. Once it was over there was a lot of clapping though :) Was a great movie, one of my favorites. Lots of great actors Tom Cruise of course but we were introduced to Ken Watanabe and Hiroyuki Sanada.

[@angelohernandez6060]

He's going threw withdrawls not a fever. He's an alcoholic. Thats why he was yelling for "sake" rice wine.

[@Henry-fn1zw]

Hans Zimmer tho🐐🐐

[@modblender7535]

I loved how Algren wasn't the savior of the Samurai, he needed the Samurai to save him.

[@placebo5466]

This movie is an underrated masterpiece.

[@robinhooduk8255]

so wholesome that these two didnt even think of alcoholism.

[@zncuentertainment712]

My favorite part of this film is when Tom Cruise gives the following speech before the end battle. "Crom, I have never prayed to you before. I have no tongue for it. No one, not even you, will remember if we were good men or bad. Why we fought, or how we died. All that matters is that few stood against many. That's what's important! Valor pleases you, Crom... so grant me one request. Grant me revenge! And if you do not listen, then to HELL with you!"

[@ImGonnaBlameTheMEEDUHSid]

Fun fact- Ninja were not these black-clad videogame assassins that the West has conjured. They were essentially counterintelligence agents, read: "Spies"/embedded/undercover operatives. They infiltrated rival states, secured low visibility positions and gathered information which was then reported back to their feudal lords. Occasionally they might sabotage in a more direct way, ie targeted arson. That Samurai vs. Ninja sequence is S tier, though.

[@chosipian]

Best Reactor's Ever!! I hope Sam is feeling well and you both are more comfortable on your new seats....

[@Charlesbaker3017]

Coming Home..is right up your alley..Sam..and Daniel..

[@laszlodajka5946]

Samantha'"s hand posture in the avatar pic of movies that has a strong sad vibe could be the channels singnature:) Love trhis film by the way Cant tell how much.

[@christophersims7060]

A life searching for a perfect blossom would not be a wasted life. 😭 Tom Cruise's character was already Samurai, except for his way of ritual suicide was through the bottle. If you two ever get the chance and really want to go more into Japanese culture and history, JAMES CLAVELL's SHOGUN novel & 1980 tv mini-series starring Richard Chamberlain are great views of the world of feudal Japan. You might have to search your local library for the mini-series, pretty hard to find, though worth it. Dan say this with me, "WA TAAN A BEA". Ken is a great actor, I don't know when he 1st showed up bit he always shines, Godzilla movies, Batman Begins, this movie though, PERFECTION! I love how Billy Connolly shows up too. I hate how good Tom Cruise is in this, he really does do it all.

[@LMarti13]

"He's such a good crazy person" I wonder why 😂

[@kingscorpion7346]

"What is it about your own people that you hate so much?" Little Big Man (1970) Dances With Wolves (1990)

[@zangetsuwolfie]

One of my all time favourite movies, so glad you guys are watching it

[@VforVictory00]

Everytime I hear him read the inscription on the sword, I get goosebumps

[@jasongoodacre]

Tom Cruise had a great movie patch in the 2000s with Minority Report, The Last Samurai, Collateral and War of The Worlds. It's about time The Academy Awards acknowledged his contribution to cinema.

[@BaronNate]

Wonderful take on this movie guys. You get it. As a soldier myself who served in the U.S. Army, things can get confusing on the battlefield, but even more so when you disagree with things you were ordered to do. Its easy to turn to alcohol to help forget and numb the pain. I absolutely understand Tom Cruise's character, and not just cause we are both named Nathan. I finally put my demons to rest, but its crazy when I think about that troops completely go through the same thing throughout history. Only the technology and people change. I love this movie.

[@UkePlayah]

So glad you guys reacted to this film, it's one I recommend to all reactors I follow. Two more war movies I think you'd enjoy is The Patriot w/Mel Gibson and one of my all-time classics The Dirty Dozen w/an All-star cast for its time. Thanks again for this one.

[@jacob4920]

The way the final battle shakes out, with the Gatling Guns mowing down the Samurai, after all the fights they had won in that battle, still makes me fall apart. It was inevitable. Traditional warfare has no chance against modern military technology. But it still tears me to pieces to watch it happen, to this day, even after watching this movie over a dozen times!

[@MikeB12800]

As an alcoholic, his withdrawal scenes are pretty accurate. I think only Nic Cages bank scene in Leaving Las Vegas is just as real!

[@finsfan9424]

Love this tom cruise movie love the samurai culture and Japan culture it's so well shot of a movie

[@windsaw151]

23:12 Unrelated to the movie, but I read an article about an american photographer who made photographs of samurai descendants near Fukushima a couple of years ago wearing their traditional gear and clothing. What made them special was that he used the wet plate collodion process which was the technique that would have been used around the time when this movie takes place. The pictures looked awesome!