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Review: The Last Samurai (2003)

September 06, 2026 in Movies

Review

I put this on in the background while getting work done, but had to finish it before going to bed.

There are so many great actors in this film. I remember originally hating that TC was cast, but if you give it a chance, it makes sense. And he doesn’t do a poor job. Forced love stories are always an issue (no passing of the Bechdel test here), but beyond all that,

I have just always had a genuine interest in the samurai. And with this story being loosely based upon real events, I can’t help but find interest in its message and journey.

Now I wanna go rewatch Shogun, but HBO recommended watching Seven Samurai (it’s over 3 hours thooo).

Rating: ★★★✬☆

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