Review of The Last Samurai (2003) by Dammy G — 07 Nov 2012

Watch the anime Rurouni Kenshin the Wandering Samurai. Trust me, it'll be more worth your time.

This review of The Last Samurai (2003) was written by Dammy G on 07 Nov 2012.

The Last Samurai has generally received positive reviews.

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