"I will tell you how he lived." That line gets me everytime.

Loosely based on a true story. TC spent nearly a year preparing for this role. A lot of people think that TC is The Last Samurai because he survived...he's not, it's Katsumoto.

@ronweber1402

9 ай бұрын

Samurai is also plural so I would say the whole group were the last Samurai.

@kitfisto1847

8 ай бұрын

While many people who know the culture of samurai well will tell you that there were alot of things inaccurate about this movie, they will also tell you they still appreciate this movie as it is the best movie ever in terms of honoring the samurai and what they stood for. Personally my favorite as well!

@bobarris

5 ай бұрын

TC actually trained for 2 years to get the language and iaido training.

I think this is Tom Cruise’s finest film. Sits comfortable in my top 5 all time. Infinite rewatchability.

I've seen this movie probably 100 times, it still remains one of my favorite movies! It's been in my top 5 for many years, just a great movie

So glad you watched this, as I said before this is my favorite movie of all time. Words can't explain how much this movie means to me. It's completely different from any movie I've seen, it's my comfort, my motivation and "religion". It tells me what's important in life, the thing that no matter what you can't give up in life even though there are many bad people and life is messed up sometimes... most importantly you should never forget your honour. Soundtrack here is... masterpiece. Hans Zimmer is my favorite composer and that's not surprising. That man is a legend and I'm so happy that he is part of my favorite movie. I've watched this movie like 5-10 times, maybe even more, same emotions every time. I like Tom Cruise but to me this is the most different movie he has done, it truly shows his acting skills and I loved it. Don't get me wrong he is great in other movies but most of the time its action movies without that much acting. This is definitely his best movie to me. To answer your question, yes, he did his stunts as always in this movie too. Also, the first time I watched it I thought Nathan was the last Samurai too but then... after watching couple times, the last Samurai is Katsumoto and Nathan tells his story. I have to add 1 more thing: I thought it would be better if Nathan died at first but then I realized, if he died nobody would be able to tell Katsumoto's story. Nathan got really close with Katsumoto and he was probably the only person who could tell his story that way, also what makes it even more impactful is how Katsumoto acted towards him, took care of him, made a true warrior out of him... Yes, those soldiers could've told the story of how Samurai fell but not how they lived and what they did. I will miss... our conversations...

@ReallyGoodandKind

9 ай бұрын

They are all perfect.

@86leewis

9 ай бұрын

The perfect blossom is a rare find. One could spend their entire life searching for one, and it would not be a wasted life.

@davidsapp7554

9 ай бұрын

See probably my favorite of all time is Forrest Gump

The Last Samurai is my top favorite movie since it came out. I have watched it probably 20 times or more and always get emotional. Best story and movie I have ever seen.

@burningknuckle26

6 ай бұрын

same. the atmosphere, visuals, story, acting and the music was the best. A masterpiece

The emperor was still a kid in the early part of the movie. In the ending scene, it shows that he aged which indicates that Tom stayed in the village for years. The movie also portrays that the emperor has matured; far wiser than before.

@patinho5589

8 ай бұрын

Less than one year I’d say. The snows melted.. then the final act happened.

Also, it is so refreshing to see your honesty! Never lose it! You must have an amazing mom and family. I am so proud of you!!

@mrflickswatches

9 ай бұрын

🙏🏼 God bless

@first-dooblette6911

23 күн бұрын

​@@mrflickswatchesgreetings from France Do you know that this film is based on the true story of Frenchman Jules Brunet who fought the Japanese Imperial Army alongside the last samurai and if you don't want to believe me, I invite you to go watch the video (the last samurai the true story)

Tom Cruise's character is not the last samurai. The title " The Last Samurai" is plural and is about the last samurai warriors who wanted to preserve the old ways and resisted the modernization of Japan (which has happened in real life, even though most of this movie is fiction). Just thought you might wanna know. 😁 Good reaction 👍

Samurai always carried two swords, a regular sized Katana, and a shorter Wakizashi.

This film introduced me Ken Watanabe and Hiroyuki Sanada. This film has amazing cinematography when you add epic Hans Zimmer score: This is one the best epic adventure / action film when it comes just the mood of the film. Personally this in in my top 20 all time films and #1 Tom Cruise films.

the alternative ending you`re looking for "is" the ending. The narrator says that Nathan may have died from his wounds, no one knows, but that he would like to believe Nathan found peace. The narrator is a writer that even romanticizes scalping, so it would stand to reason he prefers the satisfying ending you`d find in a book, instead of the harshness of reality. The audience gets to choose to be comforted or realistic. Its a great ending and one of TCs best movies.

Glad you finally watched this masterpiece! Definitely one of Tom Cruise’s best performances.

I’ve seen it at least 25 times, it’s my number 3 most favorite movie. Closest I’ve been to Japan is the year I lived in Korea, right next door.

I WAS a martial artist. I want to get back into it but I feel like I’m too old and overweight now. My teacher who taught me Taekwondo, actually came to my house years after I had to quit because my parents couldn’t afford it anymore, and basically begged me to rejoin because I was one of his best students. I regret not doing it.

@thelastshogun3913

8 ай бұрын

I hope you're able to get back into it.

@CrownlessKing88

8 ай бұрын

@@thelastshogun3913 thanks 😊

Seen this too many times, this IS Tom Cruise best movie imo, and it's in my top 5 all time, phenomenal film

14:21 - Tom's neck is really injured. The sword was real - luckily for him Hiroyuki Sanada is excellent with the blade.

I wasn’t a fan of Tom Cruise until I saw this movie. He was so good in this movie but Ken Watanabe killed his performance. He was nominated for an Oscar for his performance. This is beautifully shot and the music score is just wonderful. I’m so happy you watched this amazing film.

@ronweber1402

9 ай бұрын

This and Rain Man are the only two Tom Cruise movies I like.

@greenfalcon11

8 ай бұрын

Edge of Tomorrow with Emily Blunt is one of my other favorite T.C. movies.

You have to watch the patriot, gladiator, the warrior, 1917. These movies are all masterpieces and similar in story telling. Beautiful

@rachelmarie6911

8 ай бұрын

I couldn’t agree more!!! The Patriot and Gladiator are in my top favorite movies. This is also one of my favorites!

"Tell me how he died" "I'll tell you how he lived" is probably one of the best lines in Film. Or at least Top 3

I’ve always loved swords. And I recently bought Michonne’s katana. I’ve also got Jon Snow’s Long Claw, and Uhtred’s (The Last Kingdom) sword, Serpent- Breath. I’ve seen this movie several times. While it’s not in my top 10 it’s very good and has my favorite Japanese actor and swordsman, Hiroyuki Sanada.

Love this movie! It shows the realness of war. Night and Day is another movie of his I like. His trauma in this is spot on.

Changing your destiny as depicted in movies such as this is fantasy. In real life people do amazing things by preparing and hard work and in many cases just luck. It’s nice to see in a movie and inspiring to see people like Desmond Doss who was an actual real person who performed amazing feats.

One of my favorite movies!! Great reaction, I always look forward to your reactions. Wishing you many blessings.

among my all time favorites and probably my favorite Tom Cruise film as well as Ken Watanabe's.

Yes, Tom Cruise did his own stunts in this movie. He almost died in one of the scenes due to a mishap with a mechanical horse and a sword.

“How many times have you seen this movie and put it on your top list?” It’s at the very top, and I request this movie be replayed on my death bed, facts no xerox.

Honestly one of the best movies of all time & certainly my favourite Tom Cruise film. Great reaction.

Guns have been used by the Japanese since before the time setting of the movie. The actual rebellion leader who Katsumoto is based upon was known to have a reputation of having some of the finest arquebusers (gunners) in all of Japan.

22:37 - yup, Hans Zimmer, bro.

@oliviasfilms

9 ай бұрын

Goated for a reason!

Common mistake: Tom Cruise is NOT the last samurai. Ken Watanabe is the last samurai; Tom Cruise is the last warrior left that understood him, and told his tale to the Emperor, so that the ways of the samurai would be immortalized in Japanese culture through his sacrifice.

I had seen many Tom Cruise movies before this, but The Last Samurai made me love Tom

21:55, heck yeah they good man. Anyone who covers my back while standing between my family and harm…we are all the way good. I think Katsumoto was shocked that his supposed prisoner would stand tall with his clan in that moment.

This movie is fiction but it's inspired by real events (not based, just inspired)... they added an "american captain" because Hollywood... but that's how we can witness this story, through his eyes, so I think it's ok. The character Katsumoto is based on a samurai called Saigo, his rebellion was known as the Satsuma Rebellion and the last battle where they all died was the Battle of Shiroyama. This battle was pretty much like in the movie, 500 samurai against the Imperial Army, the difference was 60 to 1. First there was a huge combat, a big massacre, and finally the last charge of the remaining 40 samurai who ended up dying under a rain of bullets. This was the end of the samurai and people start calling Saigo "The Last Samurai". Really great movie, in my opinion this is the best Tom Cruise film. P. S. There is a band called Sabaton they have a song about this historical events, the song is called "Shiroyama", maybe if you're interested you can listen to it.

I appreciate your perspective of ugliness. You and I are on exactly the same page: ugly isn't how someone looks, but how they behave. Ya, pretty sure this is my fav TC film. Thank you for reacting to it.

This is my favorite movie of all time, my friend!!!! Ah... to hope to see this for the first time... I appreciate that 'fun fact' drop, too! All the best, bro

An interesting choice they made with this movie was, to help contrast the two armies, they neglected to mention that the samurai had guns and artillery and had been manufacturing guns in Japan for literally hundreds of years.

I think I've watched just about every reaction to this movie that's out there, and yours just went right to the top. I've seen some really good reactions, and others that were literally unwatchable due to the ignorance of the reactor (intentional or otherwise). I'm an American, but my heritage is Japanese, so I know that there are certain aspects and nuances of the culture which can be enigmatic to someone who isn't familiar with them. So first of all, kudos to Mr. Cruise and Mr. Zwick for capturing so much of that essence! And secondly, a huge thumbs up to you for picking up on it. You "got it" 100% in my opinion. (Maybe it was that sword you were holding?!😉) But I don't think I've heard any other reactor wonder, are they going to be OK with Nathan wearing the red armor at the end. Very well done!

A lot of people think that the military creates a soldier but those are peeps who've never been to war; 'cuz it's the other way around.

Ken Watanabe was totally wasted in Batman Begins. TLS was his first English language movie, and he got an Oscar nomination for it!! Sanada is also awesome - very good in The White Countess and in John Wick 4. Zimmer's music and the New Zealand countryside (where filming took place) are breathtaking.

This movie is one of my top 10 favorite movies. I absolutely love the Japanese culture especially the Samurai in this era. It has to be my most favorite Tom Cruise movie.

Personal top 15 movies and my favorite Tom Cruise movie

Samurai is also plural so Katsumoto's army were the last Samurai.

of all the roles Tom Cruise has had during his many years as an actor, this is one of his best performances.

This film was beloved in Japan. The Japanese love foreign films that glorify their culture and history. I have been to Tokyo and loved it.

I got a replica of a katana my wife got me on a business trip to Japan over 20 years ago

This is probably my favorite tom cruise movie

Mr Flicks thanks my Bro, the Last Samurai it's a great movie

This movie is a Japanese version of Dances with Wolf. Replace the Japanese warriors with the Lakota Indians and Tom Cruise with Kevin Costner. There you have it. If you have not seen it, you may want to look into it.

I love the Last Samouraï but I'm sure you will love more Dances with wolves. Dances with wolves is one my favorite movies, I hope you will watch soon.

Katsumoto was such a great leader, with the right values. It took so long for the Emperor to change his mind, if he did it earlier, the samurais could live. This was not a war to protect the country from physical harm, but from bad decisions.

“The way of the samurai is no longer necessary.” “What could be more necessary?” In my opinion the #1 best line in the entire movie & so true! 💯🔥🤙🏽🙏🏼

9:22 Look at it this way: If the guy can’t shoot him under pressure, Nathan has proven that they’re not ready for combat; if he can, no more nightmares… win/win!

This is one of the best fictional samurai movies of all time.

One of my top reactors reacting to one of my favorite movies. Wish i could like more than once

@mrflickswatches

9 ай бұрын

Appreciate you 🤍

@GlitteryFishsticks

9 ай бұрын

@@mrflickswatches I appreciate you and what you do!

Dude you just won a new subscriber, please keep continue with the historycal information, every time when you have the chance and the knowledge! Something different

Love your reaction to this. It's one of my favourite Tom Cruise films. It's beautifully shot, choreographed and scored and everyone in it is amazing in their roles.

Top 15 movie in my opinion. Top 3 for TC movies. Ive seen this film probably between 25-35 times

You should watch the 2 greatest samurai movies of all time - "The Seven Samurai" (1954), and "Harakiri" (1962). Personally, I have "Harakiri" at the top of the list. Yes, Seven Samurai is great, but Harakiri has scenes that will stay with you forever, and the messages are far deeper.

One of my favorite movies, one thing though, I think it could've done without the love theme, maybe a close friendship would've been better. As great as Cruise was in this film, it's Katsumoto's character that made this movie genuine.

28:28 Young homie’a ancestors welcomed him into the afterlife with a nod - you did us proud come on home.

I've only seen the movie once. It's very moving, but I wouldn't rank it among my favorites. Not even among the top Cruise movies, but that's just a testament to the quality of all his movies I do have one sword, a full scale replica of Anduril, Aragorn's sword from Return of the King. It's only a display piece, too fancy to sharpen it or bang it against other things, but I love it, and it's so fun to swing the massive thing around in the air

@j0hn00

8 ай бұрын

I'll just respond as I go through the video😂 While on set, Cruise is known for being laid back at times and very intense at other times. While some see this as just his passion for the movie, and that's likely true, I can also definitely understand why that would be intimidating to be around lol. I'd probably be scared too if he lost his cool and yelled at me on the spot for not doing something the way he wanted it on the set. The only ones not intimidated by it are the other actors, directors, etc, who aren't at any real risk by his anger. So basically, he's chill most of the time, but his mood can switch in an instant, which would be very intimidating to be around all day

I have a regular Stainless Steel Katana, but it’s full tang and pretty sturdy considering. I also have some Chinese Hook swords and a replica of Sephiroth’s Masamune.

To respond to all your questions x) : - I've never been in Japan yet, but I'm acutally going to in may 2024, really excited about it. - In my movie ranking, probably not in my top 10 since I've seen a freaking lot of movies, but still maybe in my top 20-30. For movies with Tom Cruise? This is my favorite. - I have 5 katanas, 3 swords, 1 short-sword, and 4 daggers. And I plan to have a lot more in the future XD (And I also have a cosplay Dane axe, which is double-handed in case you don't know. I would love sooo much to have a real one, big fan of the vikings). - And I think that you can partly shape your destiny, but that some parameters are out of your control (Like where you were born, the education you received, the skills that you can acquire or not even with work, etc. Or even things that you absolutely can't predict and avoid, like an accident for exemple).

Top 3 movie all time right there

Wanna know something dope? This movie is reaaaaaaaaally loved IN JAPAN. That's pretty rare -- an American movie that has that connection with the real people and their history. Pretty cool IMO

went to japan back when i was young with my grandma she was born there. was awesome hard to remember some points but i wanna go back again.

One of my top favorite movies of all time AND IMHO, Tom Cruise's greatest film.

movies like this should teach you to not judge or assume about other cultures and countries that you are not familiar with or have great amount of knowledge of and why they work the way they do and do the things they do and not to mention just people in general

Yo little brother, first time seeing a reaction vid of yours but I hit that subscribe to see what else you do. Your a younger, darker version of myself. Lol. Respect to your kickboxing background, I'm a boxer myself. This movie is one of my all-time favs and you said it was your type of movie at the beginning.. I highly suggest if you haven't already seen, watch Dances with Wolves, Braveheart and Gladiator. I'm guessing your most moved by stories of the human spirit, these will not disappoint. Great work, keep it up. 😎👍💯🔥

Hope They are usable too , the Beauty is there ! don´t have a Katana but a Razorsharp Wakizashi , the shorter Sidearm 👊👍

Dude love the reaction

I Love this movie! 47 Ronin with Keanu Reeves is good too!

I respect everyone who really belive in this movie! This movie changed my life and I not exaggerating! Belive me lads, the run for money it's not everything in life, sometimes you just need to feel

My fav TC movie, in my top 10 all time movies

This is my first time seeing/hearing of this movie

I’ve seen this movie probably 1000 times and it’s in my Top 10. I love Tom Cruise movies but only two are in the 10. This and Interview with a Vampire. I actually own a replica of Tom’s katana that he’s gifted before the battle. I also have a set of sais, a machete sword, and 2 recurve bows. The katana is an elegant, beautiful weapon that is used for peace, not war.

In actual history it was not an American Soldier but a French Officer and they won there war! Some decades later the Samurai style lost favor you know the rest of the tale!

It is based on the Satsuma rebellion. 500 Samurai stood against 30.000 imperial troops, outnumbered 60 to 1. The last samurai is Saigo Takamori. May he be remembered always. 🙇‍♂️

War’s not for everyone. It’s not easy.

Its my fav movie of all time. I have seen it many times. Fyi: Samurai is also in plural. So either its Katsumoto thats the last Samurai or its all of them. No the whole point of the ending is "(he) found some small meassure of peace, that we all seek, but few of us ever find". You cant take that line out. Btw Cruise is regarded as the hardest working actor on sets in Hollywood. And he expects the same commitment from everyone involved. Now thats said there is only 1 actress thats said something negative about him and thats that girl from MI2 (dont remember her name). Everyone Else absolutely loves him and cant say enough good things. Just look at Henry Cavill, Simon Pegg etc of what they have said about him. And even Matt Damon that havent worked with him but of course have met him. *destiny: no, look at the definition. Its a reason its called destiny. I tell you, you cant change it. I think it is as Nathan sais it, you do what you do until your destiny is revealed.

Hey man, if you’re a gamer, I suggest you download (or get if you still have an old Xbox or ps2) Onimusha. Fantastic game. Set in feudal Japan and has demons and such. You play as Samanosuke, a samurai in red armor, and his partner Kaede, a kunoichi (female ninja)

I spent three years in Japan with the Navy. I’d love to go back!

@mrflickswatches

8 ай бұрын

Nice!! I have to go one day

i love this film i also like japanese culture and i love anime basted on history with samurai weather its true story or not

This is in my top 5 favorites for sure

Look at this unique interview > I Spent a Week with Japan's BIGGEST Movie Star | Ken Watanabe . Also , an early film with him in it is " Tampopo " a mild comedy on how to make the best Ramen ever .

I feel for me this is Toms best movie with Top Gun Maverick a close second!

I've seen this movie thousands of times and it's probably top 7-10 for me, my favorite Tom Cruise movie the Samurai is considered the greatest warriors ever because there discipline and honor plus the Samurai sword is the sharpest sword ever made and the most durable also

Good commentary, brother! I'd love to sit and do a MST3K with you on a video.

First name, Sonya, last name, Blade.

Kill Bill is a yes lol * yes on swords. One is a katana and the other is ironically a Calvary sword.

Happy to see another student of war watch this film, warrior poet society lol

my fav movie

Have three katanas practice, and take martial arts too. Love bro

This was a real period in Japan and many think it planted the seeds for WW2. They transitioned from warlords to an industrial nation with dreams of empire. Later they ocupied a cunk of China and wiped out two Russian fleets. The US stood in thier way for further expasion when they hit us on Dec. 7, 1941 in Pearl Harbour.

Your destiny is your destiny. It cannot be changed. You might think you can change it and you take a different path to make that change but in reality, that is exactly what you were supposed to do. Since none of us actually know what our destiny is, whatever you think it is, is most likely not what it is. You may think you are changing things, but you are actually taking more steps towards your destiny.

T Cruise is known yo have lovely sets for Mission shoots

I cant believe you named the sword sonya lol not bad

@mrflickswatches

8 ай бұрын

“Sonya.. will put it on ya”💪🏽 lol

I think this is Wormtail aka Peter Pettigrew from Harry Potter

Say what you want to about Tom Criuse's personal life. But he is supremely dedicated to being the best he can possibly be at whatever he does. I have little doubt he is still excellent at anything he has ever learned just on his own principles. Kung Fu doesnt mean martial arts. It essentially means taking the time to perfect anything one does. Mr. Cruise is the embodiment of that idea.