Review of The Last Samurai (2003) by Shane D — 12 Jan 2016

Very good cinematography ! The dawning of a new Era in Japan. Tom Cruise does a great Job. Also props to Ken Wantanabe. Great film.

This review of The Last Samurai (2003) was written by Shane D on 12 Jan 2016.

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