"They are an intriguing people. From the moment they wake they devote themselves to the perfection of whatever they pursue... I have never seen such discipline." This is a state of being everyone should aspire to and one that is sorely missing in todays society.
@@deadmeat1471 I have not read much about Plato but it was unsurprising to find out that he shared a comrodery with Socrates. Both with different views on the philosophy of nature/universe/man but both correct in their own respect, absolutely brilliant thinkers.
What I love about this movie is that where most other movies go to the "White savior" angle where a white man comes into a tribe of a different culture and saves it from destruction, in this movie it's the white man that was saved by the culture. Dude was a broken man on the edge of destruction and was saved by the beauty of this culture that was so different from his own.
Yeah hollywood wasn't trying to make tom cruise the last samurai obviously. Clearly having him be the only person in any theatre poster for this movie was meant to indicate that the samurai were indeed the last samurai. Lmfao
@@v1ryus samurai is plural. He wasn't a samurai but he was there to witness the last of them. There wasn't gonna be anything to stop their destruction. Technology advanced and seasoned warriors gave way to killing machines. Did you even watch the movie?
This a movie where Americans stole the show from the French. In reality it was the French who got hired to train both the Imperial army and the Shogunate army.
This is why a retired military man like me like the stillness of the forest my wife, son and I live in... the tranquility of nature, and God. After all the things I have seen, and lived through, the peace of nature, and the warmth of my family is my refuge...
Its wild brother cuz I’m the opposite. I need physical and mental stimulation in order to feel balanced and alive. I love martial arts, automatic weapons, sport bikes (riding fast). If I have too much silence I lost my shit
I think we,Japanese, learned to appreciate everything in daily life. Rising sun, shining moon, ocean that give us food, mountains that give us variety of food growing in ground, stone statue (ojizousan) who protect people in the area , etc. Being humble, honest, study and work hard, appreciation and respect are taught when I was a kid. Team work is also valued than individuality. I feel like samurai DNA is passing down to us . However, things are rapidly changing lately in. I hope these precious things last forever.
The only way you personally can help is to make sure you pass these ideals to your own children and hope they’ll do the same. If you can inspire your inner circle and your children can do the same, that’s how you can preserve these values and customs. I’ve never been to Japan, but I also come from a country with a very long history (Greece), and I understand what it can be like to see those values and knowledge going away with each generation in favor of a more dry and shallow lifestyle so as to not appear “old fashioned”.
When I was stationed at Misawa Airbase, Japan, one of the many tours I took while in Japan included a quick stop to view the Pacific Ocean a very high cliff. In order to access the view from the cliff, we had to walk through a bamboo forest. The was a slight wind blowing through the bamboo forest from the ocean current that afternoon that instantly put me a peace while walking through. The wind blowing through the reeds and the bamboo leaves gently rustling in the wind is forever ingrained in my memories. One can only experience this sense of peace if you were there, walking in a bamboo forest next to the ocean..
I have a similar memory only it was in miyajima island with the cherry blossoms in full bloom. I was walking down a forest path and there near a cliff overlooking the sea the wind was blowing in with cherry blossoms and a deer crossed my path. waited and then proceeded to crouch down and start chewing on a few of the flower petals. The scene will forever be etched in my memory and it is one I will never forget. It was such a spiritual experience for me.
Honour, forgotten about today. Should be brought back. Overwhelmed by media and technology of today, people may know the word but we may have forgotten it's true meaning.
@JesusLovesGunViolence listen you vegan, low T, bitch tits beta male. Conflict is a very natural part of life but you seem to be in denial of the monster inside you. If one desires peace he should prepare for war!
@JesusLovesGunViolence Honour to live for the truth against such evil, including those leaders. Not all leaders are like them, not the good leaders will logically harbour themselves to the will of God. And there's a big difference between zealot fanatics and people who awarely willing to die for the truth. Think and research before speak.
@JesusLovesGunViolence No leader in history ever had absolute power. If they did, they could logically change the world without the need of having any follower. Well, were there any? An idiot is someone who speak without facts. In in eradicating such foolishness, there lies honour. If using cuss word is also a sign of stupidity, simply because the speaker wants to serve facts but she / he doesn't have any. So she / he substitute it with those dirty words. It also shows signs of psychological problem, at the inability ro verbally addrress the issue at hand by thinking & facts. Mahatma Gandhi. Faced suffering, followed by millions, lead them to independence. That's honour, in being him and in following him, but not necessarily obey him like God. Soekarno. Faced exile etc, lead Indonesia to independence. That's honour, in being him or to follow him during the fight for independence. Muhammad. Lead billions to light from darkness. And if you want to foolishly take him similar to those terrorists, read the Qur'an & hadith first. Try to find any justification for any terrorism there. So, refelct yourself on a mirror. You're clearly speak against honour by simple generalization because you yourself have none. Perhaps because of idiocy, perhaps because of mental problem, or a mixture of both. Many leaders also made mistake. And as honour lies in upholding the truth & justice, it is honour in reprimanding them & refusing their orders when they make mistake, instead of obeying them totally. That won't be honour. Think before speak.
"There is so much here that I'll never understand. I have never been a church-going man... ...and what I've seen on the field of battle has led me to question God's purpose. But there is, indeed, something......spiritual in this place. And though it may forever be obscure to me......I cannot but be aware of its power. I do know it is here that I have known my first untroubled sleep in many years."
“The tiger’s eyes are like my own...but he comes from across a deep and troubled sea.” The sea was not just literal, but also figurative. The sea of his mind, and the misdeeds of his past. To seek a stillness of the mind. To devote to a set of moral principles. To master the way of the sword. To reach that legendary state where mind, soul and body become truly one. Where one is indistinguishable from the other. The samurai concept of *No Mind*
Yes indeed , well spoken!!! Now the question is, are you ready for the challenge, are you ready for the transformation , because THIS will be your ultimate goal in your life. TO BECOME YOURSELF!!!
The beauty of this film lives in its detail. Japanese culture is in general a very beautiful one, but finding the balance between the feelings of each character, landscape and the music is just incredible. Especially the music score.. it comes to me, that Zimmer knew how to read all the details in the picture of this film. When I see the kid painting the japanese script with that little light in his face, his surrounding and the music, i feel like a just melt away. Beautiful!
I've always appreciated how there is as much importance if not more so in what is unsaid to what is said. There is a mountain of emotion in the relationships of the characters in this movie. Great comment!
Samuel Rodriguez Hey!!! I know what you think and feel!!! The whole thing is very INSPIRING but.....are you ready for the challenge , are YOU ready for this tremendous spiritual journey that will TRANSFORM YOU COMPLETELY and then.......YOU WILL KNOW LIFE IN EVERY BREATH , IN EVERY CUP OF TEA.......so....ARE YOU READY???
yin& yang Then my dear.....!!! If you’re ready.......start to let go to everything that you THINK you know!!! Start to clean up your mind of everything that you accumulate in all those years of your existence , to reach THAT point of NO Mind , THAT moment of : YOU Disappear , the one that you know disappears . And then YOU BECOME THIS AWARENESS!!! YOU BECOME HERE and NOW!!! The training starts not with a sword !!! It starts with YOU facing Yourself!!! It starts with YOU facing Your FEARS!!! It starts with YOU changing YOUR....ATTITUDE!!! So....good luck my friend!!!
Yes indeed !!! We can find inner peace by knowing ourselves!!! And THAT is a piece of work that not to many people are ready to engage. THAT means a tremendous determination (not stubbornness , which is something completely different and belongs to the disease of the human EGO ) and a completely and total dedication!!!
The reality is you will never find “inner peace” by knowing your self. True peace comes from the Lord Jesus He is the only one who can give you such peace. You can search all your life for peace but the truth is, is that He has always been there waiting at the door only waiting for you to knock.
It is difficult to devote one's life to a discipline, but there is an almost spiritual communion one attains with the surrounding world if achieved. This is a film about such a connection.
"Devotion to the pursuit of perfection...." what sort of world would we have if each of us would hold such a devotion of personal perfection without the need of domination of any other but the self?
I am a recovering alcoholic and wounded Marine combat veteran. As one who saw this movie opening day when he was 19 then again today… Its scary, to think I watched my own story (in some ways) unfold in front of me. What an oddly powerful thing it is to be on both sides of it. Aside from quitting booze much sooner, I’d change nothing. It made me who I am today. Thanks for the video and the reminder ;)
After this movie premiered in Japan, and Ken and Tom walked the red carpet, their welcome was epic and Japan was, to search for a better word and this is all I can say, the people were very Honored to receive them. Yes Anwarul Hogue, this is a great movie. The way that the people of Japan received this movie was all that needed to be said of it, and I watch it at least once per year.
5:55 in the video. The arrow shot. This clip builds up to it. It might or might not be the point of the scene, but I actually tear up seeing it. This movie is so well shot. The drawing of the bow, the release of the arrow. Purpose. Perfection.
I respect the ancient samurais' devotion to perfection and discipline. As the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi put it: "Temper yourself with 1,000 days of practice, and refine yourself with 10,000 days of training." I think many today can learn from their way of life, which inspired me to devote my channel to their philosophy.
Samurais exist everywhere, not just Japan. At you local gas station, campuses, offices, supermarkets, the atticus finches, the tank mans etc. It is a small part of what we collectively call humanity. It is a standard we have set for ourselves and strive to reach that degree of moral perfection. After a tumultuous past, I'm on my path to become a samurai ( not the kind you see in this movie). It may perhaps lead me to serenity one day. I wish you best in your journey.
I am a proud Indian....Native American. But i luv the Japanese Samuri culture. I think our cultures r very similar. My RESPECT & BLESSINGS 2 u & ur Ansestors!✌💖
This is such an underrated movie. This was supposed to be Cruise's Braveheart and it did okay but didn't really win any awards or anything and has sort of been forgotten. I highly recommend traveling to Japan sometime. I went a couple years ago when finding a cheap flight and it was great. Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima in 10 days. Modern and very orderly yet ancient. Kyoto was probably the most beautiful city I have ever been to. I kept thinking of this movie when I was there. Lol.
Honour a forgotten word back then in 1876 what of Honour in 2021 ? Oh how I love this film. Yoga and Meditation and Buddha has become a massive part of my life since the prostate cancer I will tell you it saved my life and it would not be a lie. A trip to Japan would be a dream
Beautiful selection of scenes. Captures the essence of the movie. How ever well orchestrated the fights are, it's the human story behind it that drives the characters and the plot. Great movie, and very well made.
One of the best made, best looking films ever. The story it tells, the evolution of Cruise's character, the depiction of Japanese warrior culture and Bob following silently, never out of position and the son of Taka- all of these elements are woven perfectly. And Zimmer's score could not be more sublime.!!!
@@thomasjuniardi3559 Yes, that is probably a very apt description of Bob-san. Kind of like an old Gunnery Sergeant in the US Marines who had been in 30 years. And like DheroDarkMagicianGuy said above, Bob didn't play.
Either way the Samurai were fighting for there beliefs. You can sit here and bash them all you like. But I'll bet my bottom dollar that any Samurai who existed before you, had more honor, loyalty, dedication, than you'll ever have.. Long live BUSHIDO.
Samurai. Like knights in the west were nothing more than rich well equipped thigs for richer thugs. One in a hundred of them might have actually been honourable in the way we think of it in the 21st century. The rest just existed for themselves.
@@AristonSparta Any Japanese history book on the pre-Meiji era backs up that the samurai were mostly corrupt by then. It runs very counter to the romantic ideal of the noble warrior of service, but that's what happens in nations with a ruling military class. It's really straightforward, if not pleasant. One class has the power of life and death; those underneath wishing to not be bullied or killed learn how to bribe and blackmail and spy. Corruption outpaces honor, and becomes the way of things. Thus fell the samurai. It doesn't mean the ideals of Bushido are valueless - only that they were not practiced by many who had the opportunity. It is similar to the relationship between western knights and Christianity.
There is a deep reservoir of feeling in this movie. Lots of very deep emotions. You cry because they represented these emotions well...."and then I come to this place of my ancestors, and I remember, we are all dying"
The same thing happens to me I saw it last night for the umpteenth time and I found myself with two big tears in my eyes, I don't understand how it's possible every time I cry and it's stronger than me, I think it touches certain chords deep inside that I'm not able to recognize, even now I get emotional it's a very powerful movie.
I agree with you. But actually, the true heroes of the film are Katsumoto and the rest of Japanese who accepted them as their own, even though he has killed one of them. I think Taka and her children are the ultimate heroes in this movie.
you're saying it would take a lot of self restraint ... something that is not encouraged in the west I find, we are forced to watch movies that portray such behavior in a positive light
But they did understand that Hirotaru was about to kill the American, so they didn't see it as crime. Once he was captured, they didn't even see him as an enemy.
Nobody says otherwise. We need Cruise’s character because otherwise, we can’t understand Katsumoto and his culture (why would he need to explain to one of his own?), but he’s our point of view character. Katsumoto and his men are the title characters, “The Last Samurai”. Algren was the one who witnessed the last Samurai.
I love this movie, especially this scenes and Tom's words "I am surprised to learn that the word Samurai means to serve". I wish I could be a Samurai one day, Inshallah
Nancywow You’re saying “ I wish I could be a samurai one day “ !!! Well...what are you waiting for , ??? Ha ??? That somebody will come from the clouds to bring you an invitation!!! No my friend!!! That is A PROFOUND DECISION that FROM THIS MOMENT ON I DEDICATE MYSELF TO SERVICE , AND YOU BECOME AN SERVANT OF LIFE YOU ARE NOT ANYMORE you!!! You just disappear you are not anymore you!!!You become the SERVICE !!! And then you practice THAT for the rest of your life!!! And then you become an SAMURAI!!! To be an SAMURAI it’s a spiritual state of mind and soul that you allowed your self to experience and BE !!! THIS IS NOT A GAME FOR THE BOYS!!!
You don’t have to be a warrior to have a warrior mentality. You can embrace the lessons and values they have to offer whenever you want, as long as you never give them up. The movie itself talks about a life long commitment to these principles. If you can do that, you can start anytime.
What is to be a Samurai(Server) 1) To devote yourself utterly to set of moral principles 2) To seek stillness of your mind 3) To master the way of sword
Thank you for putting this together, what a beautiful film this was. When we peel away the layers, we find the essence that is left is shared by all peoples. Life in every breath _/\_
Great movie. Most of the film production took place in Taranaki New Zealand, one of the most beautiful place on earth. Mt. Taranaki is split image of Mt. Fuji. People of New Plymouth where Tom Cruise and film crew stayed in Taranaki made a big stone sign " Welcome to Tomanaki" in front of town. Tom Cruise liked that resemblance of Taranaki and Tomanaki and donate money to public school there.
What an amazing cut. The video editor did a brilliant job. But what amazes me the most is the fact that the last scene gave me the impression as if katsumoto is talking to the person watching this video - to us. "My name is katsumoto. What is your name?". As if "What has leaded you to this video?" "What is your purpose?" "What do you seek". Such a good video editing. Good job man
My favorite scene in the whole movie is the Yugiro hits him in the leg easily in the first training he is a part of and he hits back after, he is taught the lesson that 'you are already dead I cut your leg and you are able to fight any longer'. No words are spoken and he understands the exercise strait away.
Imagine if all daily studied a martial art with all its inherent and intangible qualities? The elements of self-worth, respect, confidence, rigour, refinement, perseverance, dedication…etc, would be enriching and enduring. The Vikings had the capacity to activate whole villages and towns in order to defend. Henry VIII enacted rule where all had to practise archery before church on Sunday… The Samurai weren’t the only culture that upheld virtuous conduct, such was fundamental to the Code of Chivalry. Irrespective, a superb movie on so many levels. Osu.
I cant believe the creator of this skipped over the part where cruise saw the child on his knees staring up at his own fathers armor (it should have been around 7:50 min mark)...It was one of the best scenes in the movie imo
This is absolutely Tom Cruise's best movie ever & one of my top (4) favorites of my 60 years of life. What a beautiful, soul wrenching movie along with Dances w/Wolves, Last of the Mohicans & Last of the Dogmen. Just awesome movie esp. the story line of his character getting his spirit back helping the Samurai people after he too was one of those that butchered the tribes in the states.
The best country i would like to visit. The people over here are law abiding. They are very calm and composed. They give respect to all. The county which has devastated many times. Despite facing many problems such as nuclear attack, earthquake, tsunami they fight against this. The movie is also best movie i have seen ever. Respect for all the Japanese citizens. Love from one Indian Fan. Love you all and team LAST SAMURAI. One of the best film on SAMURAI.
Yeah but it’s not slow in that you get bored. The narration, scenery and information is too interesting to rush through. It’s rare in a historical film that has action sequences like this one to find those slow scenes as intriguing as the fast paced action scenes.
honor should not be talked about. honor is within, honor is self-respect, honor is only known by the man himself and we shouldn't talk about if this man is honorable or not. let honor be.
You ll feel no God in Church but you ll feel something in Japan, because they do not deny deities. 8 million gods is shinto. Some are more fairies than gods. But you ll feel it, oh you ll feel no matter what you believe inside a japanese shinto shrine you ll feel it
the samurais were unique warriors that never suffer from a PTSD or any psychological pain after a battle or torture that's what makes them different form every warrior form past and present........ no guns no tanks just honor and sharp blade........
It makes me think to live in japan. They are deciplined n focused it seems. They live their life with in the guided rules it seems. That makes them so different from western people.
Japan is so polite it goes pass annoying. Everything they do is with such deference it becomes a detriment. Case in point their driving system seems to be built on hesitation.
+neotokonaut you say that like it's a bad idea. that would undoubtedly result in fewer wrecks. it might not be plausible in America due to size and population
Americans are a different breed. that's why it was annoying when i lived there. Sure it was nice to get a parfait taped shut, put in a brown bag then put in a plastic bag, but i kinda wanted the parfait immediately without the extra bags.
I think that the people are definitely romanticized, but it doesn't mean that they didn't believe in this ideal way of being and that it wasn't part of their value system, living in harmony with their environment and community, dedicating their lives to their pursuits. No one is perfect, but this is art, and it is definitely inspiring.
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One of my most favourite movie.. whenever I watched this movie its make me cry
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Paul Porter highly recommend "the last samurai "
@@shifaansari5748 Paul Porter wishing you well forever
"They are an intriguing people. From the moment they wake they devote themselves to the perfection of whatever they pursue... I have never seen such discipline."
This is a state of being everyone should aspire to and one that is sorely missing in todays society.
This is actually common thread of western philosophy too. Plato believed 'excellence' is the root of all happiness
@@deadmeat1471 I have not read much about Plato but it was unsurprising to find out that he shared a comrodery with Socrates. Both with different views on the philosophy of nature/universe/man but both correct in their own respect, absolutely brilliant thinkers.
Mindfulness
@@deadmeat1471 where did u read this? I ve read that his 4 qualities for perfect state would contain: wisdom, self discipline-,courage and justice.
@@w_419 In actuality Socrates never wrote anything he spoke. It was Plato, his student, that wrote what Socrates said.
What I love about this movie is that where most other movies go to the "White savior" angle where a white man comes into a tribe of a different culture and saves it from destruction, in this movie it's the white man that was saved by the culture. Dude was a broken man on the edge of destruction and was saved by the beauty of this culture that was so different from his own.
Completely! And he’s no white savior most people think the title of the film is about cruise’s character but it’s actually referencing all the samurai
Yeah hollywood wasn't trying to make tom cruise the last samurai obviously. Clearly having him be the only person in any theatre poster for this movie was meant to indicate that the samurai were indeed the last samurai. Lmfao
@@v1ryus samurai is plural. He wasn't a samurai but he was there to witness the last of them. There wasn't gonna be anything to stop their destruction. Technology advanced and seasoned warriors gave way to killing machines. Did you even watch the movie?
@@v1ryus hollywood certainly didn't mind the "ambiguity" of the title.
This a movie where Americans stole the show from the French. In reality it was the French who got hired to train both the Imperial army and the Shogunate army.
Thank You Hans Zimmer. This film would never be the same withoit your music. I listen to this music all the time.
Hans Zimmer is a Genius.
Same bruh makes me cry. It’s beautiful
walk through a park and listen to “A Small Measure of Peace” or “A Way of Life” - trust me, it’s cheaper than therapy
An incredibly talented composer.
@@XiangYu94 Thank you. I will.
Not a huge fan of tom cruise but this has to be one of the greatest movie of all time
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Nobody cares
@@tblightningbolt8902 Then why did you answer you idiot, if you don't like then move on.
Anwarul Hoque it really is
Ken Watanabe is fantastic and the cinematography is excellent.
i watch this movie like once a year, whenever im lost or unsure. helps me to let go and put things in perspective.
Same... but for that same reason I watch it every month lol
Wow same same
Big same
You have my thoughts
Watched it like 5 times. I should watch it more often since it's like my star wars and other books. It pulls me back to where I'm supposed to go.
I think it's an underrated movie, I really liked it.
Its not a movie....its a story
Overated movie
one of my all time favorite movies
@@logansunny6853 It's not possibly overrated
LOGAN DIARIES do you even know what overrated means? Lol
This is why a retired military man like me like the stillness of the forest my wife, son and I live in... the tranquility of nature, and God. After all the things I have seen, and lived through, the peace of nature, and the warmth of my family is my refuge...
Its wild brother cuz I’m the opposite. I need physical and mental stimulation in order to feel balanced and alive. I love martial arts, automatic weapons, sport bikes (riding fast). If I have too much silence I lost my shit
You should totally check out Nols.com or outward bound.com.
God bless you and keep you brother🙏✨
Killing people? Good for you
The balance and peace that many seek in life, but few really find it.
I think we,Japanese, learned to appreciate everything in daily life. Rising sun, shining moon, ocean that give us food, mountains that give us variety of food growing in ground, stone statue (ojizousan) who protect people in the area , etc. Being humble, honest, study and work hard, appreciation and respect are taught when I was a kid. Team work is also valued than individuality. I feel like samurai DNA is passing down to us . However, things are rapidly changing lately in. I hope these precious things last forever.
The only way you personally can help is to make sure you pass these ideals to your own children and hope they’ll do the same. If you can inspire your inner circle and your children can do the same, that’s how you can preserve these values and customs. I’ve never been to Japan, but I also come from a country with a very long history (Greece), and I understand what it can be like to see those values and knowledge going away with each generation in favor of a more dry and shallow lifestyle so as to not appear “old fashioned”.
Yukiko you have a fine culture. I just spent the last three years in Japan and want to go back. Best wishes to you.
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Please do not let Western woke ideology aka Cultural Marxism destroy who you are the way it is destroying us.
These thing can only be saved if we ingrain them in the hearts and minds of our children. Teach them, lead by example.
When I was stationed at Misawa Airbase, Japan, one of the many tours I took while in Japan included a quick stop to view the Pacific Ocean a very high cliff. In order to access the view from the cliff, we had to walk through a bamboo forest. The was a slight wind blowing through the bamboo forest from the ocean current that afternoon that instantly put me a peace while walking through. The wind blowing through the reeds and the bamboo leaves gently rustling in the wind is forever ingrained in my memories. One can only experience this sense of peace if you were there, walking in a bamboo forest next to the ocean..
Thank you for describing your experience in Japan. I know that feeling.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful memory. Reading his words, I was able to imagine and at the same time feel a wonderful sensation :)
I have a similar memory only it was in miyajima island with the cherry blossoms in full bloom. I was walking down a forest path and there near a cliff overlooking the sea the wind was blowing in with cherry blossoms and a deer crossed my path. waited and then proceeded to crouch down and start chewing on a few of the flower petals. The scene will forever be etched in my memory and it is one I will never forget. It was such a spiritual experience for me.
It's like this in Polynesia as well. Peace and serenity in nature. ✊🏾💯
It is the Japanese that know the healing value of forest bathing - walking quietly through the peaceful gentle breath of the forest
This movie makes me cry every single time. It manages to reach the heights of what it means to be human. Perfection.
Honour, forgotten about today.
Should be brought back.
Overwhelmed by media and technology of today, people may know the word but we may have forgotten it's true meaning.
@JesusLovesGunViolence listen you vegan, low T, bitch tits beta male. Conflict is a very natural part of life but you seem to be in denial of the monster inside you. If one desires peace he should prepare for war!
@JesusLovesGunViolence Plato- "only the dead have seen the end of war"
@JesusLovesGunViolence Honour to live for the truth against such evil, including those leaders. Not all leaders are like them, not the good leaders will logically harbour themselves to the will of God.
And there's a big difference between zealot fanatics and people who awarely willing to die for the truth.
Think and research before speak.
Agree without reserve.
@JesusLovesGunViolence No leader in history ever had absolute power. If they did, they could logically change the world without the need of having any follower. Well, were there any?
An idiot is someone who speak without facts. In in eradicating such foolishness, there lies honour. If using cuss word is also a sign of stupidity, simply because the speaker wants to serve facts but she / he doesn't have any. So she / he substitute it with those dirty words. It also shows signs of psychological problem, at the inability ro verbally addrress the issue at hand by thinking & facts.
Mahatma Gandhi. Faced suffering, followed by millions, lead them to independence. That's honour, in being him and in following him, but not necessarily obey him like God. Soekarno. Faced exile etc, lead Indonesia to independence. That's honour, in being him or to follow him during the fight for independence. Muhammad. Lead billions to light from darkness. And if you want to foolishly take him similar to those terrorists, read the Qur'an & hadith first. Try to find any justification for any terrorism there.
So, refelct yourself on a mirror. You're clearly speak against honour by simple generalization because you yourself have none. Perhaps because of idiocy, perhaps because of mental problem, or a mixture of both.
Many leaders also made mistake. And as honour lies in upholding the truth & justice, it is honour in reprimanding them & refusing their orders when they make mistake, instead of obeying them totally. That won't be honour.
Think before speak.
"There is so much here that I'll never understand. I have never been a church-going man... ...and what I've seen on the field of battle has led me to question God's purpose. But there is, indeed, something......spiritual in this place. And though it may forever be obscure to me......I cannot but be aware of its power. I do know it is here that I have known my first untroubled sleep in many years."
Evi seintology
That line was awesome.
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Poetry
God is real and he loves you.
I have no words. Japan is a beautiful land
Damn straight Ryder!
You are god damn right.
You mean New Zealand, filming took place there.
I Rasponi. you got to be kidding me dude.
LONEWOLF9701 Japan don’t eat dogs just Chinese and Koreans.
“The tiger’s eyes are like my own...but he comes from across a deep and troubled sea.” The sea was not just literal, but also figurative. The sea of his mind, and the misdeeds of his past.
To seek a stillness of the mind. To devote to a set of moral principles. To master the way of the sword. To reach that legendary state where mind, soul and body become truly one. Where one is indistinguishable from the other. The samurai concept of *No Mind*
“Be water, my friend”
Yes indeed , well spoken!!! Now the question is, are you ready for the challenge, are you ready for the transformation , because THIS will be your ultimate goal in your life. TO BECOME YOURSELF!!!
The pen is mightier than the sword.
The beauty of this film lives in its detail. Japanese culture is in general a very beautiful one, but finding the balance between the feelings of each character, landscape and the music is just incredible. Especially the music score.. it comes to me, that Zimmer knew how to read all the details in the picture of this film. When I see the kid painting the japanese script with that little light in his face, his surrounding and the music, i feel like a just melt away. Beautiful!
I've always appreciated how there is as much importance if not more so in what is unsaid to what is said. There is a mountain of emotion in the relationships of the characters in this movie. Great comment!
There is such beauty in this movie. I lived in Japan for only a year, decades ago. What an amazing culture.
True Grit how was it? In details plz
As an American I appreciate the Japanese for how they are disciplined and live by their Principles. Integrity
That was long ago they still have that glimmer of light until they take there country from the American empire they have no honor.
same...I love the japanese for being disciplined
You should go to Japan. Specifically Tokyo has these properties more than the rest of the country.
You do understand that this is a movie?
There are no disciplined humans more than true Muslims. I see no discipline in today's Japanese culture
To know life in every breath….. Every cup of tea. Every life we take….. The way of the warrior…..That is Bushido. Katsumoto
Samuel Rodriguez Hey!!! I know what you think and feel!!! The whole thing is very INSPIRING but.....are you ready for the challenge , are YOU ready for this tremendous spiritual journey that will TRANSFORM YOU COMPLETELY and then.......YOU WILL KNOW LIFE IN EVERY BREATH , IN EVERY CUP OF TEA.......so....ARE YOU READY???
@@peterpetri8571 i am🙄
yin& yang Then my dear.....!!! If you’re ready.......start to let go to everything that you THINK you know!!! Start to clean up your mind of everything that you accumulate in all those years of your existence , to reach THAT point of NO Mind , THAT moment of : YOU Disappear , the one that you know disappears . And then YOU BECOME THIS AWARENESS!!! YOU BECOME HERE and NOW!!! The training starts not with a sword !!! It starts with YOU facing Yourself!!! It starts with YOU facing Your FEARS!!! It starts with YOU changing YOUR....ATTITUDE!!! So....good luck my friend!!!
yin& yang Really ? Are you serious? And tell me why?
@@peterpetri8571 unfortunately u are the one who scare of talking to stranger
One of the best movie ever!
This is Beautiful. This is how we should live are life. This is how we should find our inner peace by knowing ourselves.
Yes indeed !!! We can find inner peace by knowing ourselves!!! And THAT is a piece of work that not to many people are ready to engage. THAT means a tremendous determination (not stubbornness , which is something completely different and belongs to the disease of the human EGO ) and a completely and total dedication!!!
You sound like a Weaboo
it wasnt all perfect as hollywood would have you believe women had no rights at all, and the samurai were fighting for themselves
@jaochaigob Yes, because he's a Weaboo
The reality is you will never find “inner peace” by knowing your self. True peace comes from the Lord Jesus He is the only one who can give you such peace. You can search all your life for peace but the truth is, is that He has always been there waiting at the door only waiting for you to knock.
*"What do you want for yourself?"* is the single most greatest quote that struck me personally.
It is difficult to devote one's life to a discipline, but there is an almost spiritual communion one attains with the surrounding world if achieved. This is a film about such a connection.
What if humans were raised in this manner worldwide? What a collective consciousness that could be.
I've been to the temple where Last Samurai was filmed. I met some of the monks in the film. Feel buzz.
+Roger Hawley whats the temple called?
+officiallan Its called Engyoji at the top on Mt. Shosha. You get up there via cable car.
@@rogerhawley3573 this was shot in New Zealand right?
@@nyb_ok can you read?
I was there too!!
What a masterpiece of a film. I wish they made movies like this now.
One of the best movies ever made in my opinion Love isn't always about the romantic kind, but friendship also.
"Devotion to the pursuit of perfection...." what sort of world would we have if each of us would hold such a devotion of personal perfection without the need of domination of any other but the self?
I am a recovering alcoholic and wounded Marine combat veteran. As one who saw this movie opening day when he was 19 then again today… Its scary, to think I watched my own story (in some ways) unfold in front of me. What an oddly powerful thing it is to be on both sides of it. Aside from quitting booze much sooner, I’d change nothing. It made me who I am today. Thanks for the video and the reminder ;)
After this movie premiered in Japan, and Ken and Tom walked the red carpet, their welcome was epic and Japan was, to search for a better word and this is all I can say, the people were very Honored to receive them. Yes Anwarul Hogue, this is a great movie. The way that the people of Japan received this movie was all that needed to be said of it, and I watch it at least once per year.
I wish life would be like this...
God I love this movie...
Nathan Algren do you really tho?
Based on your username, I can clearly see that.
Algrenu san
one of my favorite movies of all time
To seek the stillness of your mind ...
Ferruccio Guicciardi still waters run deep
Your statement is the answer to every human problem. People dosent understand the power of stillness nor they can imagine.
5:55 in the video. The arrow shot. This clip builds up to it. It might or might not be the point of the scene, but I actually tear up seeing it. This movie is so well shot. The drawing of the bow, the release of the arrow. Purpose. Perfection.
Yeah, the movie is a bit cliché and polarizing, but it's beautifully shot and brimming with atmosphere.
A masterpiece in that regard.
I respect the ancient samurais' devotion to perfection and discipline. As the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi put it: "Temper yourself with 1,000 days of practice, and refine yourself with 10,000 days of training." I think many today can learn from their way of life, which inspired me to devote my channel to their philosophy.
Samurais exist everywhere, not just Japan. At you local gas station, campuses, offices, supermarkets, the atticus finches, the tank mans etc. It is a small part of what we collectively call humanity. It is a standard we have set for ourselves and strive to reach that degree of moral perfection. After a tumultuous past, I'm on my path to become a samurai ( not the kind you see in this movie). It may perhaps lead me to serenity one day. I wish you best in your journey.
neilhack10 Ok !!! Are you ready for this??? Are you ready for abandoning your self??? Are you game??? Then answer!!!
Amen
@@peterpetri8571wtf is wrong with you?
Next to shawshank redemption, this movie is a favorite... Truly spiritual
I love how he is sitting there so calm, meditating, writing in his journal. Im definitely going to do that.
Writing is very cathartic and underrated
I am a proud Indian....Native American. But i luv the Japanese Samuri culture. I think our cultures r very similar. My RESPECT & BLESSINGS 2 u & ur Ansestors!✌💖
Tell me, How he died??..I will tell you how he lived, this things always touch my heart. ❤tom cruise and Japanese people ❤
he lived with honor.. and he died with honor
The music in this film made it what it was you could just listen to it and meditate over and over very tranquil.
This is such an underrated movie. This was supposed to be Cruise's Braveheart and it did okay but didn't really win any awards or anything and has sort of been forgotten. I highly recommend traveling to Japan sometime. I went a couple years ago when finding a cheap flight and it was great. Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima in 10 days. Modern and very orderly yet ancient. Kyoto was probably the most beautiful city I have ever been to. I kept thinking of this movie when I was there. Lol.
Honour a forgotten word back then in 1876 what of Honour in 2021 ? Oh how I love this film. Yoga and Meditation and Buddha has become a massive part of my life since the prostate cancer I will tell you it saved my life and it would not be a lie. A trip to Japan would be a dream
the philosophy behind the movie is wonderful
Anyone here in 2024? This is such a good movie
It is a very good movie I can see it time after time
Beautiful selection of scenes. Captures the essence of the movie. How ever well orchestrated the fights are, it's the human story behind it that drives the characters and the plot. Great movie, and very well made.
One of the best made, best looking films ever. The story it tells, the evolution of Cruise's character, the depiction of Japanese warrior culture and Bob following silently, never out of position and the son of Taka- all of these elements are woven perfectly. And Zimmer's score could not be more sublime.!!!
You think Bob's just a frail old man until you see his powerful tap at 7:52.
Bob didn't play. Dude took a bullet for Algren and kept fighting.
Ken wanabe
Hiroyuki sanada
He's only an old foot soldier in this warrior society and managed to survived many battles, you bet he's skill and powerful. 😁
@@thomasjuniardi3559 Yes, that is probably a very apt description of Bob-san. Kind of like an old Gunnery Sergeant in the US Marines who had been in 30 years. And like DheroDarkMagicianGuy said above, Bob didn't play.
One of the best movies ever! Inspires me every single day!
This was the last movie I watched together with my grandmother. This movie is a stamp on my memory for so many reasons.
Either way the Samurai were fighting for there beliefs. You can sit here and bash them all you like. But I'll bet my bottom dollar that any Samurai who existed before you, had more honor, loyalty, dedication, than you'll ever have.. Long live BUSHIDO.
WildmanSamurai I would hope as a US Marine that I might have something close to such honor. I try my best.
The samurai were just as power hungry and greedy as any other warlord in history
Samurai. Like knights in the west were nothing more than rich well equipped thigs for richer thugs. One in a hundred of them might have actually been honourable in the way we think of it in the 21st century. The rest just existed for themselves.
@spitandfire 🤨 did you know the samurai personally? Have primary documents telling of their behaviors?
Maybe just generalizing?
@@AristonSparta Any Japanese history book on the pre-Meiji era backs up that the samurai were mostly corrupt by then. It runs very counter to the romantic ideal of the noble warrior of service, but that's what happens in nations with a ruling military class.
It's really straightforward, if not pleasant. One class has the power of life and death; those underneath wishing to not be bullied or killed learn how to bribe and blackmail and spy. Corruption outpaces honor, and becomes the way of things. Thus fell the samurai.
It doesn't mean the ideals of Bushido are valueless - only that they were not practiced by many who had the opportunity. It is similar to the relationship between western knights and Christianity.
Why do I cry EVERYTIME I see this film? Is it something that my soul is crying out for? Or is it something that I identify all too painfully with?
Me too my friend, it resonates deeply
There is a deep reservoir of feeling in this movie. Lots of very deep emotions. You cry because they represented these emotions well...."and then I come to this place of my ancestors, and I remember, we are all dying"
The same thing happens to me I saw it last night for the umpteenth time and I found myself with two big tears in my eyes, I don't understand how it's possible every time I cry and it's stronger than me, I think it touches certain chords deep inside that I'm not able to recognize, even now I get emotional it's a very powerful movie.
Honor, Respect, Courage, and Effort. Those are the four true words! Don't ever let say no one nothing more.
I agree with you. But actually, the true heroes of the film are Katsumoto and the rest of Japanese who accepted them as their own, even though he has killed one of them. I think Taka and her children are the ultimate heroes in this movie.
you're saying it would take a lot of self restraint ... something that is not encouraged in the west I find, we are forced to watch movies that portray such behavior in a positive light
Well said My Friend👍👍👍
@@r.y.1746 amen
But they did understand that Hirotaru was about to kill the American, so they didn't see it as crime. Once he was captured, they didn't even see him as an enemy.
Nobody says otherwise. We need Cruise’s character because otherwise, we can’t understand Katsumoto and his culture (why would he need to explain to one of his own?), but he’s our point of view character. Katsumoto and his men are the title characters, “The Last Samurai”. Algren was the one who witnessed the last Samurai.
I love this movie, especially this scenes and Tom's words "I am surprised to learn that the word Samurai means to serve". I wish I could be a Samurai one day, Inshallah
Nancywow You’re saying “ I wish I could be a samurai one day “ !!! Well...what are you waiting for , ??? Ha ??? That somebody will come from the clouds to bring you an invitation!!! No my friend!!! That is A PROFOUND DECISION that FROM THIS MOMENT ON I DEDICATE MYSELF TO SERVICE , AND YOU BECOME AN SERVANT OF LIFE YOU ARE NOT ANYMORE you!!! You just disappear you are not anymore you!!!You become the SERVICE !!! And then you practice THAT for the rest of your life!!! And then you become an SAMURAI!!! To be an SAMURAI it’s a spiritual state of mind and soul that you allowed your self to experience and BE !!! THIS IS NOT A GAME FOR THE BOYS!!!
You don’t have to be a warrior to have a warrior mentality. You can embrace the lessons and values they have to offer whenever you want, as long as you never give them up. The movie itself talks about a life long commitment to these principles. If you can do that, you can start anytime.
What is to be a Samurai(Server)
1) To devote yourself utterly to set of moral principles
2) To seek stillness of your mind
3) To master the way of sword
Every time i hear the opening words to this film i feel something great within me
It is one of the most beautiful movies ever made in my opinion and I have seen it a million times and look forward to a million more ❤️
This music makes me teary every time
3:29 "And though it may forever be obscure to me, I cannot but be aware of its power."
🇩🇴 ! I love this movie!
Thank you for putting this together, what a beautiful film this was. When we peel away the layers, we find the essence that is left is shared by all peoples. Life in every breath _/\_
The perfect blossom is a rare thing. You could spend your life looking for one, and it would not be a wasted life.
Tom was great in this movie. The scene where he gives the boy a hug is perfect subtlety
One of Hans Zimmers finest musical scores, for one of the best movies of all time
Great movie.
Most of the film production took place in Taranaki New Zealand, one of the most beautiful place on earth. Mt. Taranaki is split image of Mt. Fuji. People of New Plymouth where Tom Cruise and film crew stayed in Taranaki made a big stone sign
" Welcome to Tomanaki" in front of town. Tom Cruise liked that resemblance of Taranaki and Tomanaki and donate money to public school there.
inner peace is beautiful man
What an amazing cut. The video editor did a brilliant job. But what amazes me the most is the fact that the last scene gave me the impression as if katsumoto is talking to the person watching this video - to us. "My name is katsumoto. What is your name?". As if "What has leaded you to this video?" "What is your purpose?" "What do you seek". Such a good video editing. Good job man
TheSoprah bin laden is my name
One of the most beautiful movies of all time, shed a few tears everytime I watch it.
My favorite scene in the whole movie is the Yugiro hits him in the leg easily in the first training he is a part of and he hits back after, he is taught the lesson that 'you are already dead I cut your leg and you are able to fight any longer'. No words are spoken and he understands the exercise strait away.
Imagine if all daily studied a martial art with all its inherent and intangible qualities? The elements of self-worth, respect, confidence, rigour, refinement, perseverance, dedication…etc, would be enriching and enduring.
The Vikings had the capacity to activate whole villages and towns in order to defend. Henry VIII enacted rule where all had to practise archery before church on Sunday…
The Samurai weren’t the only culture that upheld virtuous conduct, such was fundamental to the Code of Chivalry.
Irrespective, a superb movie on so many levels.
Osu.
I cant believe the creator of this skipped over the part where cruise saw the child on his knees staring up at his own fathers armor (it should have been around 7:50 min mark)...It was one of the best scenes in the movie imo
This movie instilled my love of the samurai and Japanese culture
The music fits perfectly in this scene. Zimmer is incredible.
Best movie of all time...My dad and I live like this everyday...and the soundtrack makes me cry
neyah69 You still live like this every day.??? If you’re serious, answer me!!!
the samurai and fighter is discipline and respect
Best movie ever made. I can litteraly watch the village part of this movie over and over again.
I love the old Japanese culture. Great movie. =D
This is absolutely Tom Cruise's best movie ever & one of my top (4) favorites of my 60 years of life. What a beautiful, soul wrenching movie along with Dances w/Wolves, Last of the Mohicans & Last of the Dogmen. Just awesome movie esp. the story line of his character getting his spirit back helping the Samurai people after he too was one of those that butchered the tribes in the states.
I see Omura saw this vid 17 times
The best country i would like to visit. The people over here are law abiding. They are very calm and composed. They give respect to all. The county which has devastated many times. Despite facing many problems such as nuclear attack, earthquake, tsunami they fight against this. The movie is also best movie i have seen ever. Respect for all the Japanese citizens. Love from one Indian Fan. Love you all and team LAST SAMURAI. One of the best film on SAMURAI.
I love the slow place of this film that allows you to absorb all the culture, symbolism and understanding of that era in Japanese history.
Yeah but it’s not slow in that you get bored. The narration, scenery and information is too interesting to rush through. It’s rare in a historical film that has action sequences like this one to find those slow scenes as intriguing as the fast paced action scenes.
honor should not be talked about. honor is within, honor is self-respect, honor is only known by the man himself and we shouldn't talk about if this man is honorable or not. let honor be.
You ll feel no God in Church but you ll feel something in Japan, because they do not deny deities. 8 million gods is shinto. Some are more fairies than gods. But you ll feel it, oh you ll feel no matter what you believe inside a japanese shinto shrine you ll feel it
the samurais were unique warriors that never suffer from a PTSD or any psychological pain after a battle or torture that's what makes them different form every warrior form past and present........ no guns no tanks just honor and sharp blade........
There is indeed something spiritual in this place
Love this movie and LOVE the music. They really created a beautiful and peaceful atmosphere, where any violence seemed almost....necessary
Modern Jedi if they existed
This will forever be Tom Cruise’s best film
the last samurai - such a underrated movie!
The music is so good...Hans nailed it. And there is some solid wisdom in this.
It makes me think to live in japan. They are deciplined n focused it seems. They live their life with in the guided rules it seems. That makes them so different from western people.
Japan is so polite it goes pass annoying. Everything they do is with such deference it becomes a detriment. Case in point their driving system seems to be built on hesitation.
+neotokonaut you say that like it's a bad idea. that would undoubtedly result in fewer wrecks. it might not be plausible in America due to size and population
Americans are a different breed. that's why it was annoying when i lived there. Sure it was nice to get a parfait taped shut, put in a brown bag then put in a plastic bag, but i kinda wanted the parfait immediately without the extra bags.
DB they are very polite and clean, my university had many exchange students and it seems like a very nice place to live
Nysarius Rexx size and population has nothing to do with it. It multi cultural that makes it impossible in America.
Loved this film. I watched it at the cinema then brought it on DVD.
I love this movie i love their culture 😄
My favorite film.. ever.. poignant.. thought-provoking and life-changing
I want to leave like this peaceful, you dont need to think bout how to earn money to survive
Raffydo Denjo it's all about community
I think that the people are definitely romanticized, but it doesn't mean that they didn't believe in this ideal way of being and that it wasn't part of their value system, living in harmony with their environment and community, dedicating their lives to their pursuits. No one is perfect, but this is art, and it is definitely inspiring.
One of the best historical films ever made!
very peacefull and relaxed
Amazing movie. We severely lack honour and discipline these days.
True... It has a weird effect on me when I'm going through difficult times... I use it like some people use yoga in the west