The Last Samurai: A Surprisingly Moving Movie - Highly Recommended!

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The discussion revolves around the film "The Last Samurai," focusing on its emotional impact, comparisons to "Seven Samurai," and the viewing experience in different locations. Participants share their personal reactions and insights about the film's themes and connections to classic cinema.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses surprise at the emotional depth of "The Last Samurai," recommending it despite initial skepticism about Tom Cruise's performance.
  • Another participant questions whether "The Last Samurai" is similar to "Seven Samurai," referencing the latter's star, Toshiro Mifune.
  • A different participant notes that while the plots of the two films differ significantly, the director of "The Last Samurai" drew inspiration from "Seven Samurai" and is a fan of Akira Kurosawa.
  • One participant mentions that "The Last Samurai" has not yet been shown in Malaysia, indicating a delay in its release.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the similarities between the two films, and there is a mix of personal opinions regarding the emotional impact of "The Last Samurai." The discussion remains open-ended with varying perspectives on the films.

Contextual Notes

There are references to the emotional tone of "The Last Samurai" and its connection to "Seven Samurai," but the specifics of these connections are not fully explored. Additionally, the impact of regional release schedules on viewing experiences is noted.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in film analysis, emotional storytelling in cinema, or comparisons between classic and contemporary films may find this discussion relevant.

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Just saw it today. Was skeptical beacuse of cruise, but I came out pleasantly surprise. It was a very beautiful and nicely flowing movie. Very emotionaly charged at time and say maybe a bit of a tear breaker, in that braveheart sort of way. Anyway, I definitely recommend it, cruise was really great in it!
 
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I was going to watch it this Friday but the blizzard won't let me.

The Seven Samurai's plot is a lot different than The Last Samurai but the director actually took some ideas from it and he's also an Akira Kurosawa fan.
 
not yet shown in malaysia.
maybe next week.
 

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