Review of The Last Samurai (2003) by Mike P — 25 Aug 2012

This movie was good, however Tom Cruise was def not the best choice for main actor...

This review of The Last Samurai (2003) was written by Mike P on 25 Aug 2012.

The Last Samurai has generally received positive reviews.

Was this review helpful?

Yes

More reviews of this movie:

The Last Samurai (2003) Movie Reviews (964)
The Last Samurai (2003) Critic Reviews (144)
The Last Samurai (2003) User Reviews (820)

More Reviews of The Last Samurai

Review of The Last Samurai (2003)

By Lukio (3) on 19 Feb 2022

Surely the best of Samurai I have seen absolutely splendid,absolutely no flaws…

Read Review

Review of The Last Samurai (2003)

By David R (1,449) on 26 May 2018

This movie showed me that Tom is a great actor, This movie will draw you in with a great story, great action and great character development…

Read Review

Review of The Last Samurai (2003)

By Harrycassidy14 (1) on 17 Aug 2020

Brilliant movie work pieced together with a telling story. The costumes were on point and the setting was amazing…

Read Review

Review of The Last Samurai (2003)

By Hugh N (107) on 06 Dec 2018

A gripping epic and huge set pieces will stun the audience…

Read Review

Review of The Last Samurai (2003)

By Filipeneto (856) on 12 Feb 2018

A clash of changing cultures…

Read Review

Review of The Last Samurai (2003)

By Mrdog3 (3) on 02 Nov 2020

One of the best movie I've ever seen. I know it is not historically accurate but the movie's meaning is put this film in a next level…

Read Review

Review of The Last Samurai (2003)

By Dawdlingpoet (1,123) on 21 Nov 2021

I thought this was surprisingly good and not entirely violence and bloodshed filled…

Read Review

Review of The Last Samurai (2003)

By Nnanekk (1) on 05 Jul 2022

Je ne comprends pas comment ce film a pu finir avec un score de 55. L'histoire est prenante, les images magnifiques…

Read Review

Review of The Last Samurai (2003)

By Annbd (197) on 06 Jul 2018

Although the storyline is known to the audience, the film still achieved its effect…

Read Review

Review of The Last Samurai (2003)

By Amheretojudge (1,029) on 28 Sep 2019

There is so much to exhale and so much to awe let's call it a truce and give the devil its due, Cruise never disappoints…

Read Review

More reviews of this movie

Reviews of Similar Movies

Review of Revenge of the Ninja (1983)

By Karl S (177) on 15 Jun 2008

A poorly made movie with no budget and horrible acting…

Read Review

Review of Mrs Brown (1997)

By Francine M (13) on 27 Oct 2006

Not gripping. I want to see more stories about the common people of this era--everything is the Queen of England this and the Queen of England that…

Read Review

Review of Moon (2009)

By Bjm. (1) on 16 Jan 2010

I would give it a minus figure if possible. This movie is boring, boring, boring. In addition, very hard to follow, and lacking a story line…

Read Review

Review of The Tale of Zatoichi (1962)

By Cristiane M (1) on 15 Jan 2012

NÃ£o classifico como um filme ruim, mas o modo de fazer cinema no JapÃ£o na dÃ (C)cada de 60 Ã (C) contrastante demais com qualquer produÃ§Ã£o…

Read Review

Review of Beat Street (1984)

By Jayneen L (2) on 11 May 2012

Wow I used to own this movie and watch it over and over again thinking it was sooo cool (during my break dance days)…

Read Review

Review of Emma Smith: My Story (2008)

By Okkay W (41) on 14 Nov 2008

So, I actually saw this and it was just as I expected…

Read Review

Review of Outrage Coda (2017)

By Mark Schilling (31) for Japan Times (198) on 18 Oct 2017

If the action isn't especially fresh - Kitano fans will spot references to his earlier films - his talent for spare-but-impactful visuals and…

Read Review

Review of Wushu (2008)

By Molotov S (1) on 23 Jan 2011

Weak movie with weak plot- just an excuse for some very fake fight scenes. Lame and not recommended…

Read Review

Review of All About Lily Chou-Chou (2001)

By Brian G (771) on 08 Aug 2007

Long. Too long. Plus, it's one of those typical oh god what's wrong with japanese kids movies, which I find difficult to enjoy…

Read Review

More Reviews

Popular Movies Right Now

Love

2015

54%174 Reviews

Bullet Train

2022

66%170 Reviews

Talk to Me

2023

74%83 Reviews

The Voyeurs

2021

58%19 Reviews

Joker

2019

81%299 Reviews

Deadpool

2016

78%1,333 Reviews

No Time to Die

2021

74%254 Reviews

Godzilla vs. Kong

2021

66%184 Reviews

Parasite

2019

88%251 Reviews

Barbarian

2022

72%115 Reviews

Movies You Viewed Recently

The Last Samurai

2003

74%964 Reviews

John Wick

2014

75%1,210 Reviews

Ready Player One

2018

72%1,541 Reviews

Anonymous

2011

58%750 Reviews

Pacific Rim

2013

71%1,170 Reviews

This Is 40

2012

57%896 Reviews

RoboCop

1987

77%765 Reviews

The Dark Tower

2017

47%1,356 Reviews

Saving Private Ryan

1998

88%1,006 Reviews

Hackers

1995

65%778 Reviews