Review of The Last Samurai (2003) by Patrick S — 09 May 2012

Another movie Tom should have won the Oscar for. Amazing film!

This review of The Last Samurai (2003) was written by Patrick S on 09 May 2012.

The Last Samurai has generally received positive reviews.

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