@@Golfballtauchen Correct. Very subtle and tender. Still it felt "wrong" for me. Or maybe out of place. Dressing him in this tender and sensual way was such a unique way of showing affection/love and respect. It felt a little off for me at that moment. But hey, thats just me.... 😉
@@athanasiosdimitropoulos4456 I have same opinion about that kiss. It feels out of order there. A simple hug would have sufficed in continuation with the emotions and flow at that moment. 👍
Check out Gegen Die Wand (Head-On). The sex scene in that is amazing. It was so good, I could smell her. Or look at In The Mood For Love for an amazing depiction of love. Or did you really mean to say the scene is as intimate and touching as any love scene, and this is just another case of people loosing the ability to use superlatives and comparatives in general sensibly?
His compositions were described by japaneses music composers as being able to describe japan and it's culture perfectly. They were in awe when he went to them for consel.
He didn't know him, when Katsumoto first saw Cpt. Algren fighting the samurai, Algren was holding a spear with a white tiger banner, Katsumoto had a vision of a white tiger fighting samurai in the beginning. It's a very important part of the story, he saw it as a sign, and it's the reason he spared Algren.
More a dream than a vision. Good meditation is like hovering between wakeful and sleep state, so you can basically dream as if you were sleeping but with more control to wake.
The actor playing the oldest son did such a great job in this film. The scene out on the porch when he breaks down crying and Algren hugs him gets me every time.
For a long time I debated what they meant about who the last samurai was and it occurred to me that it was truly PLURAL, the whole group. And this might include Algren.
@@SWOgottaGOSamurai exist even now. Difference is, they are not a caste anymore and are not allowed to wear swords publically (except for ceremonial purposes). But many, if not most of all Japanese with power, wealth and influence living today are old Samurai descendants (like the owners of industry complexes) and still proud of their heritage. Many of them can still handle a sword or a bow and are wearing their proper suits when very private. Some of them even are in possession of their centuries old family katanas if they were lucky enough to hide them from greedy American soldiers after WW2 or their own people after forcing „Westernization“ on them.
Easily Toms best movie. Hands down. From his acting to the incredible screenplay, directing, music, deep storytelling and emotions. Just 11/10 all day long
such a dumb thing to say...can't wait for "the last black man in harlem"....starring tom hanks...movie is such hollywood corny shit, but tom cruises best? your opinion on anything is invalid...
"The perfect blossom is a rare thing. You could spend your life looking for one, and it would not be a wasted life." : as Katsumoto dies, having seen the cherry blossoms in the distance : "Perfect. They are all, perfect." In his final moments, he understood that it is not a perfect blossom which is rare, but rather the appreciation for the unique beauty of all blossoms. They are all perfect.
“I will not say: do not weep; for not all tears are an evil.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King Awesome movie, one of my favourites. Thank you for a great reaction. 10/10!
This whole movie is sad and wholesome at same time. Algren's resentment for his life for what he has done, him finding true peace, samurais' respect for warriors, their understanding each other's way of life and most of all yearning for respect and their own culture.
Thank you for embracing this movie and my culture, sharing all you emotions and tears. Please make your way to visit Japan one day. (Kiss/kissing was foreign to Japan, so Taka did not understand its meaning - (hence the "no reaction" by her. It was a touching sentiment by Algren). I enjoyed the Norwegian subtitles! I can't understand or speak it but was enjoyable trying to decipher it.
I spent 4 years living in Japan and can say that this "respect" that people show each other is still alive. Not everyone of course, and not all of the time, but it is there, and it is beautiful.
Very true, I lived in Japan for a few years too and the respect among everyone is real. They have problems too like crime and all but there is an understanding of respect across generations.
Love this film. The music, cinematography, the overall tone is so well done. The back and forth between Katsumoto and Algren really builds the story to the end.
Mmm, it's a shame that Warner Bros has neglected it for so long. It's crying out for a good 4K remaster on home video, and Blood Diamond after that, albeit Blood Diamond looked far cleaner on Bluray than Last Samurai did.
It's a VERY romanticized version of the Meiji Renovation/Revolution from the side of the Samurai from what I understand. The part about 500 Samurai vs 30,000 Imperial conscripts is true though. For the Most part hundreds of thousands of Samurai peacefully adopted to the changing world, but they also took their teaching and the spirt with them, so the Emperor's speech at the end has some truth to it.
It is a romanticized/heavily exaggerated(nearly fictionalized) version of the Satsuma rebellion, which occurred as a result of knock on effects of the Meiji Revolution.
@@G3609 "Nearly fictionalized"? The movie is complete fiction. Katsumoto never existed, Algren never existed, Omura never existed, etc. The movie was INSPIRED by the real events of the Satsuma Rebellion but it's still 100% fiction.
@@josephguillerey4391 Katsumoto's story is very similar to Saigo's story. They were the leaders of a rebellion, they fought against the Imperial Army and ended up all of them dead, it is said that Saigo got shot and committed seppuku, etc. Very similar. But between Brunet and Algren there are no similarities besides being foreigners in a japanese war. I mean, like you said Brunet was french and Algren is from the US. Also, Brunet's participation was during the Tokugawa Era in the Boshin War and Algren's participation is in the Meiji Era in the Satsuma Rebellion. During the Boshin War, Brunet fought on the side of the government against the rebels and Saigo was on the side of the rebels fighting against the government so the real Katsumoto (Saigo) and the real Algren (Brunet) were actually enemies, etc... Algren and Brunet have very opposite lives to be the "same" character. 🤔
Katsumoto was based of Saigo Takamori from Satsuma. Was a hero of the meiji restoration, then rebeled after that. There are lots of foreign warriors from the west partaking the meiji resroration. Algren may have been based off some of them or combination of them. The movie has lots of inconsistencies (like samurai's did not use firearms), but does good on portraying some Japanese culture. So I'm good with it.
After 13 years from when ive saw this for the first time, I"m still gettting emotional every time i see this movie or reaction to it. The music, scenery, honor, peace and will to protect , respect and many more to be seen here. Absolutely fantastic movie and your reaction was the way it should be, cuz theres no other way than cry for this piece of art.
My favorite scenes were the "Beating in the rain" and "A life in every breath." The music while Ujio mercilessly beats Algren was a perfect narration for Algren's utter determination not to yield and his self loathing desire to be punished. "A life in every breath" encapsulates the necessary mindset for a warrior to deliberately face death and the paradoxical realization that every moment is an equal part of eternity.
Yes, you saw the Japanese general commit Seppuku in "Hacksaw Ridge." It's an act of contrition to regain honor. The man slices open his belly with a knife or short sword and must not scream in pain. A second man will ease his suffering by beheading the first.
More importantly, someone considered close to them. A final act of kindness from a good friend. Inazo Nitobe wrote of it in 1899 in his masterpiece "Bushido: The Soul of Japan" which was inspired by his talks with his western friends who didn't understand the culture. So he essentially wrote a manual on the culture.
Even more Interesting is the blade wasn’t supposed to completely cut the head clean off. The cut was supposed to be stopped in such a way that the head would still be partially attached by skin/a bit of muscle. To completely remove the head was considered a dishonour to the man preforming seppuku, as well as his “Kaishakunin”, or man delivering the blow, who would also be dishonoured.
Jules Brunet, born January 2, 1838 in Belfort and died August 12, 1911 in Fontenay-sous-Bois, was a French general of division whose career culmination was his activity during an instruction mission in Japan. Indeed, following the difficulties of the shogun, who still retained political power for a time, this artillery instructor who came to modernize his army of samurai then joined his troops against the new Japanese imperial power.
Algren speaks to Katsumoto about the Battle of Thermopylae. The movie '300' is a fictionalization of that battle and has amazing cinematography. Might want to add it to a poll.
So a few things to say about this, one of my favorite movies: while not technically based on a particular real life story, it IS inspired in part by the story of Jules Brunet, a frenchman who fought along side the samurai in an earlier war. I don't know if you recognized Mr Graham but he was pettigrew in Harry Potter. Seizō Fukumoto played the silent samurai who escorted Algren around the village and ultimately stopped a bullet for him. Fukumoto had a very long career playing samurai on the silver screen. One of the things he was known for was kirareyaku, which involved portraying the loser of a sword duel. It is estimated that he died onscreen 50,000 times. My personal favorite scene is the ninja attack.
Thank you for watching this, it is easily one of my favorite movies. It was released while I was living in Japan, and I remember my Japanese friends loved it as well.
my favorite scene was when Algren first steps out in full armor. i first saw this film in a full cinema and remember the huge audible audience reaction to that part.. oh also i could tell from the video thumbnail that i was in for a crying reaction and i am 100% for it
37:48 because the soldiers were following the orders of an evil capitalist (which is sadly still what soldiers do now). It was too late, but they showed respect to the fallen samurai by lowering themselves (in seiza) and bowing (rei)-not only honoring the last of the samurai class; but also their own shared heritage. This was also an act of defiance against their corrupt superior officer, Omura. This defiance is also played out later when the emperor is emboldened by Katsumoto’s sword and the spirit of the samurai to stand up against Omura and embrace his own role as emperor Meiji and maintain his country’s rich cultural identity
Jo quierro when you cry that shows your big heart and you show your emotions ... and if you do this i start crying too ... please bring more of this reaction videos :*
Where I live, Custer and the Battle of the Little Bighorn is very close..less than an hours drive away. Because of this we are very knowledgeable about Custer who was foolhardy and negligent in the death of himself and his entire complement. As for my favorite part, I have 2. First, the scene where Alghren is comforting the little boy as he ready's himself for battle. The 2nd is when Alghren tells the emperor instead of telling him how he died, he will tell him how he lived. The words there were so powerful.
I absolutely love this young lady. She is Very polite. Very patient and unnecessarily kind. She doesn't judge. I know I've commented before in her favor, but there is a reason for that; Her parents were beyond good parents. I just love her.
I loved that you CONNECTED, such a powerful movie of honor n principles. They bowed down after mowing down Katsimoto because of his position to the emperor n his legendary status as the samaruri (sic) of samarai
Not everyone has that automatic emotional connection. There are scenes in this film that continue to wreck me, no matter how many times I've seen them, so I wanted to thank you for explaining for those who might not have the same experience.
you are the first youtube channel to agree with me on this movie. It is by far the best movie I've ever seen from the plot to the acting it was absolutely beautiful.
9:15 This ambush scene just capitalizes the point that technology isn’t everything. A gun does not win in a battle when the soldiers using them are inexperienced and going against any enemy that is using more traditional weapons like bows and swords which have been mastered by the enemy for 100’s of years.
NEVER apologize for tears, I've seen this move 20 times and still cry. Powerful does not describe, or even come close, to what this movie actually means
Excellent reaction. I was fortunate enough to see this in the theater when it was new -- in fact, I saw it multiple times. And, I have seen it several more times since then. Each time I get more emotional because I know what is coming. I love your tears, they tell us how much you care. Thanks By the way, my favorite line is when the Emperor asks Algren to tell him how Hatsumoto died and he responds, I'll tell you how he lived. I loved that that line hit you too.
38:00 they fight because it is their duty to fight…They bow because they respect the Samurai and Honor them dying for what they believed was their duty
I was around 10 i saw the movie for the first time. Back then this movie was different because i learnd alot of honor, discipline and respect. My favourite part was when they talked infront of the Cherry Blossom and Katsomoto said:" When i took these, you were my enemy". And the last scene were Algren said to the Kaiser: i´ll tell you, how he lived.
Not gonna lie, it brings me so much joy to see other people experience that emotional rollercoaster. Such a badass movie with too much heart. I almost cried just from those clips!
One of the most intense films that I ever watched. So emotional, so violent, and yet so wholesome. I don't necessarily agree with samurai honour, but I have immense respect for it. One of my favourite films, but not one I watch often.
You explained that you were crying due to the powerful emotions of the scene. I am the same way. I explained to my friends that it was not so much tragic or sadness making me cry. It was the intensity of the scene / story / portrayal.
Custer, only the second in command of the 7th, technically had 268 officers, enlisted, civilians and Indian scouts during the actual battle. The regiment's supply train was left sufficient distance away from the battle and was not attacked afterwards. If i remember correctly, there were 50 soldiers in the supply train. When the regiment was at its peak, there were around 850 soldiers.
Great reaction! My top 3 favorite Edward Zwick directed movies are Glory, Defiance, and The Last Samurai. I'd love to see reactions to the other two movies some time.
Letters from Iwo Jima would be another fantastic one. The Battle of Iwo Jima from the Japanese point of view. Definitely one Clint Eastwood's best works and also starring Ken Watanabe!
My favorite part was when homie with the horn helmet who checked him through out the whole movie showed him respect by checking if his armor was properly equipped meaning he wants him to be ready to fight with him so underrated
Taka: The way of Samurai is difficult for children. He misses his father. Algren: And he is angry because I am the cause of that. Taka: No. He is angry because he fears you will die as well.
Well that a way to begin the year, with a really good movie. You had tears throughout the whole movie. My favorite scene is when they have their conversations. Feliz Ano Nuevo!
First: What a reaction 😱? Instant classic! Thank you, Kamilla! I'm a grown-ass man and I cry each time in this movie. When I realized it gets you way early and each time it got harder for you, I was: "Oh boy, there's still so much to come ..." I really love this movie, historical correctness be damned. Ken Watanabe (Katsumoto) and Hiroyuki Sanada (Ujio) are stealing the show and killing it and Tom acts great, as well. My favourite scene is at the end when Katsumoto recognizes that every blossom is perfect. This is so "hanami" 🌸🌸🌸!
One of my favourite films and, as others have said, one of Tom Cruises' best films. Ken Watanabe, as ever, is brilliant and it is his line at the end that is my favourite; 'They are all perfect' as he sees the cherry blossoms in the background and refers to his earlier line about a life spent searching for a perfect cherry blossom not being wasted.
I can't choose a favorite part. I had a very emotional connection with many scenes in this movie. I battle PTSD everyday for going on 13 years now. I could completely feel where Algrens pain was coming from, but obviously not for the same reasons. To many powerful scenes to choose a favorite.
I now realize that the last samurai is the emperor, who finally accepted Katsumoto’s sword and now has the strength and courage to lead the nation. And yes, this was loosely based on a real story, but Capt. Algren was actually an officer from France..
A beautiful reaction to a beautiful film. Probably my favorite performance by Tom Cruise. As I think about the heritage of the Cherokee side of my family is can truly identify with Katsumoto's clan and the simplicity of there way of life. Such a rich and pure culture.
It is once again absolutely amazing and fun to see your response on such a beautiful movie. Best reviewer on youtube by far, you're amazing. " The perfect movie reviewer is a rare thing, you could spend your whole life looking for one, and it would not be a wasted life."
Excellent reaction. I am always an emotional train wreck when I watch this movie. Besides all the action it is a great love story. The scene when Taka helps Nathan put on her late husband's clothes is beyond beautiful. At the end what happened to him? Some say this, some say that. My heart says he went back to her. End of story. ❤
While I do enjoy this film, as a history major, I must be the guy to remind everyone that this is a very romanticized telling of the Meiji Restoration and the Satsuma Rebellion of 1877. The Samurai who rebelled were not fighting to preserve the cultural traditions of Japan in the face of Westernization; they were fighting to preserve the privileges and relevance of their class as Japan modernized and began to conscript non-Samurai into the new Imperial Army, which did have battlefield experience from the Boshin War from 1868-1869 and the Japanese Invasion of Taiwan in 1874. And the Samurai who rebelled did use firearms, as the Japanese had used firearms since the Portuguese introduced them in the 1600s. When the Samurai ran out of ammunition, that it when they turned to traditional and conventional weapons. They did not reject all guns in a sense of tradition and honor. Also, the last samurai and a man who is still a national hero of Japan is not an American (the Japanese consulted with the French to modernize their army), but a samurai named Saigo Takamori, one of the Three Great Nobles who were the drivers of the Meiji Restoration. The traumatizing event in the Indian Wars is meant to be the Battle of Washita River in 1868, in which General Custer attacked the winter encampment of Chief Black Kettle and his band of Southern Cheyenne. It is estimated that over 150 Cheyenne were killed, including Black Kettle himself.
I told you that you were going to love it!!!! To me, best Tom's movie Ever and we all know he has a lot!!! - Katsumoto: You believe a man can change his destiny? - Algren: I think a man does what he can, until his destiny is revealed. (That´s my favorite scene) Every time and then I think about this. Feliz Año Bella!!!! 😘😘😘😘
Algren is a veteran of the American Indian Wars, that took place (intermittently) between 1609 and June 4th 1924. These atrocities are a truly shameful part of the history of America. As settlers spread westward across North America after 1780, armed conflicts increased in size, duration, and intensity between settlers and various Indian and First Nation tribes. The climax came in the War of 1812, when major Indian coalitions in the Midwest and the South fought against the United States and lost. The Indian Removal Act of 1830 authorized the American government to force Indian tribes to move from east of the Mississippi River to the west on the American frontier, especially to Indian Territory which became Oklahoma. As American settlers expanded their settlement onto the Great Plains and the Western United States and Canada, the nomadic and semi-nomadic Indian tribes of those regions were forced to relocate to reservations. The 2010 United States Census found 2,932,248 Americans who identified themselves as being American Indian or Alaskan Native, about 0.9% of the US population. The Canada 2011 Census found 1,836,035 Canadians who identified themselves as being First Nations (or Inuit or Métis), about 4.3% of the Canadian population. No consensus exists on how many people lived in the Americas before the arrival of Europeans, but extensive research continues to be conducted. Contemporary estimates range from 2.1 million to 18 million people living on the North American continent prior to European colonization. The number of Indians dropped to below half a million in the 19th century because of Eurasian diseases such as influenza, pneumonic plagues, and smallpox, in combination with conflict, forced removal, enslavement, imprisonment, and outright warfare with European newcomers reduced populations and disrupted traditional societies. If you’re interested in the subject, I highly suggest reading ‘Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee’ and ‘The Invasion of America: Indians, Colonialism, and the Cant of Conquest’. The reason for the Japanese troops kneeling before Katsumoto following his death was a sign of respect; virtually all of Japanese soldiers at the time The Last Samurai is set, were former Samurai. In the 1870s, samurai comprised five percent of the population, or 400,000 families with about 1.9 million members. They came under direct national jurisdiction in 1869, and of all the classes during the Meiji revolution they were the most affected. Although many lesser samurai had been active in the Meiji restoration, the older ones represented an obsolete feudal institution that had a practical monopoly of military force, and to a large extent of education as well. A priority of the Meiji government was to gradually abolish the entire class of samurai and integrate them into the Japanese professional, military and business classes.
The Last Samurai's Katsumoto Moritsugu is based on the iconic Japanese samurai Saigō Takamori. Saigō was defeated and killed at the Battle of Shiroyama, which is the inspiration for the final extended battle sequence in The Last Samurai (and thus part of the true story). Saigō was posthumously pardoned by the Emperor and has a statue in Tokyo. Cruise's character isn't based on a true story of an American soldier but is inspired by the real history of a French Army officer named Jules Brunet. In 1866, Brunet was sent to Japan to train military forces and ultimately fought in the Boshin War after refusing orders to return home.
Saigō Takamori was a general of the imperial army, but he was born as a son to a lower ranking Samurai. Katsumoto however comes from a rich family, who had constructed the temple he is shown praying in, " a thousand years ago " , as the tells in the movie. Therefore, Katsumoto might me a character who is a mixture between a Samurai - General like Takamori and a "Daimyö", a provincial magnat and in this case a higher ranking, feudal Samurai - Lord.
38:38 Katsumoto is the last samurai of the movie which is why he is the focus of the movie/ subject of Algren and the Emperor's conversation. And, the word samurai is also plural which could also include the whole last samurai army.
You are the first reactor who loved this movie as much as I did. It made me fall in love with you and your personality as much as you did the movie. It is nigh impossible to pick a favourite part; maybe the sobering sequence, as Tom's acting is phenomenal; the dressing scene, the symbolism of Taka stripping away Tom's clothes and dressing him in her former's love's armour; or Katsumoto's death, where he realises every blossom is perfect. The first two scenes I mentioned are also connected and echoic: Taka strips away his alcohol (like his clothes later) and then helps to rebuild his self with her care (as she later builds him up to strength with the armour).
This is one of my top favorites and I'm lucky to have seen it in theaters when it first came out. Glad you enjoyed it as well! I loved seeing how beautiful and peaceful the town was. The set designers did a phenomenal job.
Thank you for explaining the tears during that first fight scene. :) While I agree it's a powerful and beautiful scene, I was a bit perplexed by the tears at that point. There certainly are several moments where I was in tears myself the first time watching this movie, but that wasn't one of them. ;) (But you explanation makes perfect sense.)
Love this film. The tranquil scenes in village aboutevery day chores is so beautifully shot and Hans Zimmer's music is so good even barely nothing happens you get almost spiritual fullfillment. The action scenes are simply amazing. This film just doesn't get enough credit what it does. I love Ken Watanabe's performance in this and Letters from Iwo Jima. Such amazing actor. Tom Did best role in this. Yes, I consider this even better than Maverick.
It was very nice to watch your reaction to my favorite movie (ever). I can tell, that I am still crying, even after watching it 20 times. :) Greetings from Germany, Thomas
They vowed to the Samurai spirit in the ones that died on the battlefield. They were soldiers and they had to follow orders BUT they were Japanese that respected the history and rich culture of valor and courage.
Yes, Nathan killed Taka's husband, but in war to defend himself and she understood that and had forgiven him. He also picked up a sword and saved the life of her youngest son when he helped her brother Katsumoto defeat the ninjas. She grew to love and respect him as did her children. Dressing him in her husband's armour was a show of the high regard he was now held in by not only her family but by the other Samurai.
When Taka dresses Algren in her family armour it is more intimate and touching than any love scene.
You are so right, mate....
Although I somehow wished, that they even wouldn't have kissed each other at all.
@@athanasiosdimitropoulos4456 Did you see this kiss? a little and very romantic kiss, nothing more. This make this kiss very emotional.
@@Golfballtauchen
Correct. Very subtle and tender. Still it felt "wrong" for me. Or maybe out of place. Dressing him in this tender and sensual way was such a unique way of showing affection/love and respect. It felt a little off for me at that moment. But hey, thats just me.... 😉
@@athanasiosdimitropoulos4456 I have same opinion about that kiss. It feels out of order there. A simple hug would have sufficed in continuation with the emotions and flow at that moment. 👍
Check out Gegen Die Wand (Head-On). The sex scene in that is amazing. It was so good, I could smell her. Or look at In The Mood For Love for an amazing depiction of love.
Or did you really mean to say the scene is as intimate and touching as any love scene, and this is just another case of people loosing the ability to use superlatives and comparatives in general sensibly?
The music is so incredible in this movie. Hans Zimmer really outdid himself
His compositions were described by japaneses music composers as being able to describe japan and it's culture perfectly. They were in awe when he went to them for consel.
He didn't know him, when Katsumoto first saw Cpt. Algren fighting the samurai, Algren was holding a spear with a white tiger banner, Katsumoto had a vision of a white tiger fighting samurai in the beginning. It's a very important part of the story, he saw it as a sign, and it's the reason he spared Algren.
More a dream than a vision.
Good meditation is like hovering between wakeful and sleep state, so you can basically dream as if you were sleeping but with more control to wake.
this is literally the most important part and no reactor gets it ;D
@@Sinthoras25031994 - I saw one that did, I was very relieved.
The actor playing the oldest son did such a great job in this film. The scene out on the porch when he breaks down crying and Algren hugs him gets me every time.
The soldiers thanked the Samurai for 1,000 years of service. But now comes the era of modern Japan. Katsumoto was the last Samurai.
samurai is plural
Katsumoto technically was not the LAST Samurai. He was the last leader of the Samurai "rebellion".
@@kevinmoore2929 How can there be more Samurai when the old days were over and Japan was unified? What other daimyo there were?
For a long time I debated what they meant about who the last samurai was and it occurred to me that it was truly PLURAL, the whole group. And this might include Algren.
@@SWOgottaGOSamurai exist even now. Difference is, they are not a caste anymore and are not allowed to wear swords publically (except for ceremonial purposes). But many, if not most of all Japanese with power, wealth and influence living today are old Samurai descendants (like the owners of industry complexes) and still proud of their heritage. Many of them can still handle a sword or a bow and are wearing their proper suits when very private. Some of them even are in possession of their centuries old family katanas if they were lucky enough to hide them from greedy American soldiers after WW2 or their own people after forcing „Westernization“ on them.
Easily Toms best movie. Hands down. From his acting to the incredible screenplay, directing, music, deep storytelling and emotions. Just 11/10 all day long
I completely agree. It's in my top three movies of all time.
@@micksailor4715 Same
such a dumb thing to say...can't wait for "the last black man in harlem"....starring tom hanks...movie is such hollywood corny shit, but tom cruises best? your opinion on anything is invalid...
@@andrewbird7364 cool story kiddo.
@@crispy_338 is meet the Fockers your favourite de Nero film?
"The perfect blossom is a rare thing. You could spend your life looking for one, and it would not be a wasted life."
: as Katsumoto dies, having seen the cherry blossoms in the distance :
"Perfect. They are all, perfect."
In his final moments, he understood that it is not a perfect blossom which is rare, but rather the appreciation for the unique beauty of all blossoms. They are all perfect.
“I will not say: do not weep; for not all tears are an evil.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King
Awesome movie, one of my favourites. Thank you for a great reaction. 10/10!
This whole movie is sad and wholesome at same time. Algren's resentment for his life for what he has done, him finding true peace, samurais' respect for warriors, their understanding each other's way of life and most of all yearning for respect and their own culture.
It’s based on historical events but it’s a accumulation of different events put into this story. Like a summary.
Centane: - Oh no, I'm gonna cry again!
Everyone: - You've been crying for 45 minutes.
OKKK dont expose me like this?? 😂😭
@@Centane haha :)
all jokes aside, this was a wonderful reaction
Thank you for embracing this movie and my culture, sharing all you emotions and tears. Please make your way to visit Japan one day.
(Kiss/kissing was foreign to Japan, so Taka did not understand its meaning - (hence the "no reaction" by her. It was a touching sentiment by Algren).
I enjoyed the Norwegian subtitles! I can't understand or speak it but was enjoyable trying to decipher it.
I feel like Hans Zimmer can pretty much just point at me and I'll start crying. Might be his best work.
The Lion King is his best IMO, but The Last Samurai came very close.
I spent 4 years living in Japan and can say that this "respect" that people show each other is still alive. Not everyone of course, and not all of the time, but it is there, and it is beautiful.
Except if people stumble - you go down in Japan and you're curtains 😂
Very true, I lived in Japan for a few years too and the respect among everyone is real. They have problems too like crime and all but there is an understanding of respect across generations.
Thank you for lived in Japan
And understanding my culture
You guys always welcome
Love this film. The music, cinematography, the overall tone is so well done. The back and forth between Katsumoto and Algren really builds the story to the end.
Mmm, it's a shame that Warner Bros has neglected it for so long.
It's crying out for a good 4K remaster on home video, and Blood Diamond after that, albeit Blood Diamond looked far cleaner on Bluray than Last Samurai did.
It's a VERY romanticized version of the Meiji Renovation/Revolution from the side of the Samurai from what I understand. The part about 500 Samurai vs 30,000 Imperial conscripts is true though.
For the Most part hundreds of thousands of Samurai peacefully adopted to the changing world, but they also took their teaching and the spirt with them, so the Emperor's speech at the end has some truth to it.
It is a romanticized/heavily exaggerated(nearly fictionalized) version of the Satsuma rebellion, which occurred as a result of knock on effects of the Meiji Revolution.
@@G3609 "Nearly fictionalized"? The movie is complete fiction. Katsumoto never existed, Algren never existed, Omura never existed, etc. The movie was INSPIRED by the real events of the Satsuma Rebellion but it's still 100% fiction.
@@_Gato.Negro_ Algren didn't exist, but Jules Brunet did. but i guess americans couldn't put a french face as a "hero" of their movie
@@josephguillerey4391 Katsumoto's story is very similar to Saigo's story. They were the leaders of a rebellion, they fought against the Imperial Army and ended up all of them dead, it is said that Saigo got shot and committed seppuku, etc. Very similar.
But between Brunet and Algren there are no similarities besides being foreigners in a japanese war. I mean, like you said Brunet was french and Algren is from the US. Also, Brunet's participation was during the Tokugawa Era in the Boshin War and Algren's participation is in the Meiji Era in the Satsuma Rebellion. During the Boshin War, Brunet fought on the side of the government against the rebels and Saigo was on the side of the rebels fighting against the government so the real Katsumoto (Saigo) and the real Algren (Brunet) were actually enemies, etc...
Algren and Brunet have very opposite lives to be the "same" character. 🤔
Katsumoto was based of Saigo Takamori from Satsuma. Was a hero of the meiji restoration, then rebeled after that.
There are lots of foreign warriors from the west partaking the meiji resroration. Algren may have been based off some of them or combination of them.
The movie has lots of inconsistencies (like samurai's did not use firearms), but does good on portraying some Japanese culture. So I'm good with it.
After 13 years from when ive saw this for the first time, I"m still gettting emotional every time i see this movie or reaction to it. The music, scenery, honor, peace and will to protect , respect and many more to be seen here. Absolutely fantastic movie and your reaction was the way it should be, cuz theres no other way than cry for this piece of art.
He was an alcoholic going through DT's...he didn't want a drink, he physically needed a drink. Fantastic reaction!!
My favorite scenes were the "Beating in the rain" and "A life in every breath." The music while Ujio mercilessly beats Algren was a perfect narration for Algren's utter determination not to yield and his self loathing desire to be punished.
"A life in every breath" encapsulates the necessary mindset for a warrior to deliberately face death and the paradoxical realization that every moment is an equal part of eternity.
This is hands down one of the best movies ever made. it hits different. There's something very special about it.
Yes, you saw the Japanese general commit Seppuku in "Hacksaw Ridge." It's an act of contrition to regain honor. The man slices open his belly with a knife or short sword and must not scream in pain. A second man will ease his suffering by beheading the first.
Why don't you die in battle rather than commit seppuku
More importantly, someone considered close to them. A final act of kindness from a good friend. Inazo Nitobe wrote of it in 1899 in his masterpiece "Bushido: The Soul of Japan" which was inspired by his talks with his western friends who didn't understand the culture. So he essentially wrote a manual on the culture.
Even more Interesting is the blade wasn’t supposed to completely cut the head clean off. The cut was supposed to be stopped in such a way that the head would still be partially attached by skin/a bit of muscle. To completely remove the head was considered a dishonour to the man preforming seppuku, as well as his “Kaishakunin”, or man delivering the blow, who would also be dishonoured.
One of the greatest most emotional movies ever made , ive watched a dozen times and it still breaks me
Knowing the movie and not having to read the subtitles actually makes the scenes where Tom speaks Japanese more beautiful and powerful.
There’s an ancient Japanese proverb that says ‘power and great beauty is a movie without subtitles’
@@HkFinn83 there were philosophies that ran counter to that too, such as "sub is better than dub"
Jules Brunet, born January 2, 1838 in Belfort and died August 12, 1911 in Fontenay-sous-Bois, was a French general of division whose career culmination was his activity during an instruction mission in Japan. Indeed, following the difficulties of the shogun, who still retained political power for a time, this artillery instructor who came to modernize his army of samurai then joined his troops against the new Japanese imperial power.
Algren speaks to Katsumoto about the Battle of Thermopylae. The movie '300' is a fictionalization of that battle and has amazing cinematography. Might want to add it to a poll.
So a few things to say about this, one of my favorite movies:
while not technically based on a particular real life story, it IS inspired in part by the story of Jules Brunet, a frenchman who fought along side the samurai in an earlier war.
I don't know if you recognized Mr Graham but he was pettigrew in Harry Potter.
Seizō Fukumoto played the silent samurai who escorted Algren around the village and ultimately stopped a bullet for him. Fukumoto had a very long career playing samurai on the silver screen. One of the things he was known for was kirareyaku, which involved portraying the loser of a sword duel. It is estimated that he died onscreen 50,000 times.
My personal favorite scene is the ninja attack.
Thank you for watching this, it is easily one of my favorite movies. It was released while I was living in Japan, and I remember my Japanese friends loved it as well.
Every now and again I find myself watching it just to see the battle in the mist. And end up watching the whole movie again!
my favorite scene was when Algren first steps out in full armor. i first saw this film in a full cinema and remember the huge audible audience reaction to that part.. oh also i could tell from the video thumbnail that i was in for a crying reaction and i am 100% for it
37:48 because the soldiers were following the orders of an evil capitalist (which is sadly still what soldiers do now). It was too late, but they showed respect to the fallen samurai by lowering themselves (in seiza) and bowing (rei)-not only honoring the last of the samurai class; but also their own shared heritage. This was also an act of defiance against their corrupt superior officer, Omura. This defiance is also played out later when the emperor is emboldened by Katsumoto’s sword and the spirit of the samurai to stand up against Omura and embrace his own role as emperor Meiji and maintain his country’s rich cultural identity
Jo quierro when you cry that shows your big heart and you show your emotions ... and if you do this i start crying too ... please bring more of this reaction videos :*
Where I live, Custer and the Battle of the Little Bighorn is very close..less than an hours drive away. Because of this we are very knowledgeable about Custer who was foolhardy and negligent in the death of himself and his entire complement.
As for my favorite part, I have 2. First, the scene where Alghren is comforting the little boy as he ready's himself for battle. The 2nd is when Alghren tells the emperor instead of telling him how he died, he will tell him how he lived. The words there were so powerful.
I absolutely love this young lady. She is Very polite. Very patient and unnecessarily kind. She doesn't judge. I know I've commented before in her favor, but there is a reason for that; Her parents were beyond good parents. I just love her.
I loved that you CONNECTED, such a powerful movie of honor n principles. They bowed down after mowing down Katsimoto because of his position to the emperor n his legendary status as the samaruri (sic) of samarai
Not everyone has that automatic emotional connection. There are scenes in this film that continue to wreck me, no matter how many times I've seen them, so I wanted to thank you for explaining for those who might not have the same experience.
you are the first youtube channel to agree with me on this movie. It is by far the best movie I've ever seen from the plot to the acting it was absolutely beautiful.
You said it well: tears and emotions can come simply in recognizing something powerful or well done, as so much of this movie demonstrates.
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This ambush scene just capitalizes the point that technology isn’t everything.
A gun does not win in a battle when the soldiers using them are inexperienced and going against any enemy that is using more traditional weapons like bows and swords which have been mastered by the enemy for 100’s of years.
When you cry in a movie like this, it means you have a good heart and soul. 🙏
Favorite part is final battle scene because it's very emotional. 😢
NEVER apologize for tears, I've seen this move 20 times and still cry. Powerful does not describe, or even come close, to what this movie actually means
In my opinion, the true last samurai is Bob by far. His very last move is beyond anything else in the movie.
Excellent reaction. I was fortunate enough to see this in the theater when it was new -- in fact, I saw it multiple times. And, I have seen it several more times since then. Each time I get more emotional because I know what is coming. I love your tears, they tell us how much you care. Thanks By the way, my favorite line is when the Emperor asks Algren to tell him how Hatsumoto died and he responds, I'll tell you how he lived. I loved that that line hit you too.
love your reactions Kamilla, you are the best and most honest, lovely, wholesome reactor i watch.
38:00 they fight because it is their duty to fight…They bow because they respect the Samurai and Honor them dying for what they believed was their duty
I was around 10 i saw the movie for the first time. Back then this movie was different because i learnd alot of honor, discipline and respect.
My favourite part was when they talked infront of the Cherry Blossom and Katsomoto said:" When i took these, you were my enemy". And the last scene were Algren said to the Kaiser: i´ll tell you, how he lived.
Not gonna lie, it brings me so much joy to see other people experience that emotional rollercoaster. Such a badass movie with too much heart. I almost cried just from those clips!
I'm only halfway in your reaction, but I can see your love for his character, and see the respect for Matsumoto growing by the minute
yeah, he had really good chemistry with the kids and the kid actors were so perfectly cast and the little one couldn't be more adorable.
I once heard from someone when I was in the army, “war.. war is a place of no wins or losses, only loss.”
And I’ll never forget that.
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This scene brings a lot of joy to me, an Irishmen in the old Union uniform is just so appealing to me.
A true masterpiece of a movie. Great choice!
"Tell me how he died".
"No.... I will tell you how he lived"
Such powerful words. Love this movie. Great reaction
Arguably one of the gratest lines in media history.
One of the most intense films that I ever watched. So emotional, so violent, and yet so wholesome.
I don't necessarily agree with samurai honour, but I have immense respect for it.
One of my favourite films, but not one I watch often.
You explained that you were crying due to the powerful emotions of the scene. I am the same way. I explained to my friends that it was not so much tragic or sadness making me cry. It was the intensity of the scene / story / portrayal.
Custer, only the second in command of the 7th, technically had 268 officers, enlisted, civilians and Indian scouts during the actual battle. The regiment's supply train was left sufficient distance away from the battle and was not attacked afterwards. If i remember correctly, there were 50 soldiers in the supply train. When the regiment was at its peak, there were around 850 soldiers.
"Tell me how he died"
"I will tell you how he lived"
Gets me everytime❤💔
20:39 ....."I've cried three times already".... The best is yet to come.....
This movie has been in my top 10, POTENTIALLY top 5 fav of the past 30 years easily...
Great reaction! My top 3 favorite Edward Zwick directed movies are Glory, Defiance, and The Last Samurai. I'd love to see reactions to the other two movies some time.
Letters from Iwo Jima would be another fantastic one. The Battle of Iwo Jima from the Japanese point of view. Definitely one Clint Eastwood's best works and also starring Ken Watanabe!
My favorite part was when homie with the horn helmet who checked him through out the whole movie showed him respect by checking if his armor was properly equipped meaning he wants him to be ready to fight with him so underrated
Taka: The way of Samurai is difficult for children. He misses his father.
Algren: And he is angry because I am the cause of that.
Taka: No. He is angry because he fears you will die as well.
Centane your emotional connection to certain scenes make you a great reactor thanks for the vid and cant wait for more
Imo this is the best OST Hans Zimmer has ever made for a movie. I just love every single saoundtrack in it.
Well that a way to begin the year, with a really good movie. You had tears throughout the whole movie. My favorite scene is when they have their conversations. Feliz Ano Nuevo!
The music is so powerful and beautiful. Loved your reaction.
Best reaction to this movie I have seen. Thank you for the upload, Kamilla. So glad you found this movie to be profound and powerful.
"Dead to the last man!" You could've imagined Nathan as a very charismatic highschool history teacher.
First: What a reaction 😱? Instant classic! Thank you, Kamilla!
I'm a grown-ass man and I cry each time in this movie. When I realized it gets you way early and each time it got harder for you, I was: "Oh boy, there's still so much to come ..." I really love this movie, historical correctness be damned. Ken Watanabe (Katsumoto) and Hiroyuki Sanada (Ujio) are stealing the show and killing it and Tom acts great, as well.
My favourite scene is at the end when Katsumoto recognizes that every blossom is perfect. This is so "hanami" 🌸🌸🌸!
the people who worked on this movie deserve their whole
One of my favourite films and, as others have said, one of Tom Cruises' best films. Ken Watanabe, as ever, is brilliant and it is his line at the end that is my favourite; 'They are all perfect' as he sees the cherry blossoms in the background and refers to his earlier line about a life spent searching for a perfect cherry blossom not being wasted.
I can't choose a favorite part. I had a very emotional connection with many scenes in this movie. I battle PTSD everyday for going on 13 years now. I could completely feel where Algrens pain was coming from, but obviously not for the same reasons. To many powerful scenes to choose a favorite.
"I will tell you how he lived" is a gut punch, every time.
I now realize that the last samurai is the emperor, who finally accepted Katsumoto’s sword and now has the strength and courage to lead the nation.
And yes, this was loosely based on a real story, but Capt. Algren was actually an officer from France..
A beautiful reaction to a beautiful film. Probably my favorite performance by Tom Cruise. As I think about the heritage of the Cherokee side of my family is can truly identify with Katsumoto's clan and the simplicity of there way of life. Such a rich and pure culture.
The Last Samouraï is one of the best in have ever seen with Dances with wolves, Avatar, Titanic and Out of Africa.
I love this movie so so much, I totally get you, I become emotional too every time I watch it, beautiful masterpiece of a movie… ♥️
It is once again absolutely amazing and fun to see your response on such a beautiful movie. Best reviewer on youtube by far, you're amazing.
" The perfect movie reviewer is a rare thing, you could spend your whole life looking for one, and it would not be a wasted life."
Excellent reaction. I am always an emotional train wreck when I watch this movie. Besides all the action it is a great love story. The scene when Taka helps Nathan put on her late husband's clothes is beyond beautiful. At the end what happened to him? Some say this, some say that. My heart says he went back to her. End of story. ❤
While I do enjoy this film, as a history major, I must be the guy to remind everyone that this is a very romanticized telling of the Meiji Restoration and the Satsuma Rebellion of 1877. The Samurai who rebelled were not fighting to preserve the cultural traditions of Japan in the face of Westernization; they were fighting to preserve the privileges and relevance of their class as Japan modernized and began to conscript non-Samurai into the new Imperial Army, which did have battlefield experience from the Boshin War from 1868-1869 and the Japanese Invasion of Taiwan in 1874. And the Samurai who rebelled did use firearms, as the Japanese had used firearms since the Portuguese introduced them in the 1600s. When the Samurai ran out of ammunition, that it when they turned to traditional and conventional weapons. They did not reject all guns in a sense of tradition and honor. Also, the last samurai and a man who is still a national hero of Japan is not an American (the Japanese consulted with the French to modernize their army), but a samurai named Saigo Takamori, one of the Three Great Nobles who were the drivers of the Meiji Restoration.
The traumatizing event in the Indian Wars is meant to be the Battle of Washita River in 1868, in which General Custer attacked the winter encampment of Chief Black Kettle and his band of Southern Cheyenne. It is estimated that over 150 Cheyenne were killed, including Black Kettle himself.
Such an amazing movie. One of my top 5. I can not watch the ending and keep a dry eye.
Nobutada going out the way he did always gets to me .
I told you that you were going to love it!!!!
To me, best Tom's movie Ever and we all know he has a lot!!!
- Katsumoto: You believe a man can change his destiny?
- Algren: I think a man does what he can, until his destiny is revealed.
(That´s my favorite scene) Every time and then I think about this.
Feliz Año Bella!!!! 😘😘😘😘
Algren is a veteran of the American Indian Wars, that took place (intermittently) between 1609 and June 4th 1924. These atrocities are a truly shameful part of the history of America.
As settlers spread westward across North America after 1780, armed conflicts increased in size, duration, and intensity between settlers and various Indian and First Nation tribes. The climax came in the War of 1812, when major Indian coalitions in the Midwest and the South fought against the United States and lost.
The Indian Removal Act of 1830 authorized the American government to force Indian tribes to move from east of the Mississippi River to the west on the American frontier, especially to Indian Territory which became Oklahoma. As American settlers expanded their settlement onto the Great Plains and the Western United States and Canada, the nomadic and semi-nomadic Indian tribes of those regions were forced to relocate to reservations.
The 2010 United States Census found 2,932,248 Americans who identified themselves as being American Indian or Alaskan Native, about 0.9% of the US population. The Canada 2011 Census found 1,836,035 Canadians who identified themselves as being First Nations (or Inuit or Métis), about 4.3% of the Canadian population. No consensus exists on how many people lived in the Americas before the arrival of Europeans, but extensive research continues to be conducted. Contemporary estimates range from 2.1 million to 18 million people living on the North American continent prior to European colonization.
The number of Indians dropped to below half a million in the 19th century because of Eurasian diseases such as influenza, pneumonic plagues, and smallpox, in combination with conflict, forced removal, enslavement, imprisonment, and outright warfare with European newcomers reduced populations and disrupted traditional societies.
If you’re interested in the subject, I highly suggest reading ‘Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee’ and ‘The Invasion of America: Indians, Colonialism, and the Cant of Conquest’.
The reason for the Japanese troops kneeling before Katsumoto following his death was a sign of respect; virtually all of Japanese soldiers at the time The Last Samurai is set, were former Samurai.
In the 1870s, samurai comprised five percent of the population, or 400,000 families with about 1.9 million members. They came under direct national jurisdiction in 1869, and of all the classes during the Meiji revolution they were the most affected. Although many lesser samurai had been active in the Meiji restoration, the older ones represented an obsolete feudal institution that had a practical monopoly of military force, and to a large extent of education as well. A priority of the Meiji government was to gradually abolish the entire class of samurai and integrate them into the Japanese professional, military and business classes.
I can remember seeing this in the cinema I liked it back then but I appreciate a lot more now glad you loved it.
The Last Samurai's Katsumoto Moritsugu is based on the iconic Japanese samurai Saigō Takamori. Saigō was defeated and killed at the Battle of Shiroyama, which is the inspiration for the final extended battle sequence in The Last Samurai (and thus part of the true story). Saigō was posthumously pardoned by the Emperor and has a statue in Tokyo.
Cruise's character isn't based on a true story of an American soldier but is inspired by the real history of a French Army officer named Jules Brunet. In 1866, Brunet was sent to Japan to train military forces and ultimately fought in the Boshin War after refusing orders to return home.
Saigō Takamori was a general of the imperial army, but he was born as a son to a lower ranking Samurai. Katsumoto however comes from a rich family, who had constructed the temple he is shown praying in, " a thousand years ago " , as the tells in the movie. Therefore, Katsumoto might me a character who is a mixture between a Samurai - General like Takamori and a "Daimyö", a provincial magnat and in this case a higher ranking, feudal Samurai - Lord.
38:38 Katsumoto is the last samurai of the movie which is why he is the focus of the movie/ subject of Algren and the Emperor's conversation. And, the word samurai is also plural which could also include the whole last samurai army.
You are quite literally my favorite reactor! Please keep doing what makes you happy and we'll be along for the journey with you!
Seen this film bout 50 times...it still gets me at least once every playthrough ...normally during the final charge
You are the first reactor who loved this movie as much as I did. It made me fall in love with you and your personality as much as you did the movie. It is nigh impossible to pick a favourite part; maybe the sobering sequence, as Tom's acting is phenomenal; the dressing scene, the symbolism of Taka stripping away Tom's clothes and dressing him in her former's love's armour; or Katsumoto's death, where he realises every blossom is perfect. The first two scenes I mentioned are also connected and echoic: Taka strips away his alcohol (like his clothes later) and then helps to rebuild his self with her care (as she later builds him up to strength with the armour).
This is one of my top favorites and I'm lucky to have seen it in theaters when it first came out. Glad you enjoyed it as well! I loved seeing how beautiful and peaceful the town was. The set designers did a phenomenal job.
This movie really glamorize the Samurai, when it reality many people hated them because they murdered, raped and killed a lot of innocent people
This is one of my favorite movies. So excited about seeing your reaction
22:43 that Samurai victory cry gets me going everytime
Thank you for explaining the tears during that first fight scene. :) While I agree it's a powerful and beautiful scene, I was a bit perplexed by the tears at that point. There certainly are several moments where I was in tears myself the first time watching this movie, but that wasn't one of them. ;) (But you explanation makes perfect sense.)
Love this film. The tranquil scenes in village aboutevery day chores is so beautifully shot and Hans Zimmer's music is so good even barely nothing happens you get almost spiritual fullfillment. The action scenes are simply amazing. This film just doesn't get enough credit what it does. I love Ken Watanabe's performance in this and Letters from Iwo Jima. Such amazing actor. Tom Did best role in this. Yes, I consider this even better than Maverick.
It was very nice to watch your reaction to my favorite movie (ever). I can tell, that I am still crying, even after watching it 20 times. :) Greetings from Germany, Thomas
I love it when he says’ when I first met you, you were my enemy’ perfect like for a perfect redemption story
They vowed to the Samurai spirit in the ones that died on the battlefield. They were soldiers and they had to follow orders BUT they were Japanese that respected the history and rich culture of valor and courage.
Yes, Nathan killed Taka's husband, but in war to defend himself and she understood that and had forgiven him. He also picked up a sword and saved the life of her youngest son when he helped her brother Katsumoto defeat the ninjas. She grew to love and respect him as did her children. Dressing him in her husband's armour was a show of the high regard he was now held in by not only her family but by the other Samurai.
Love the emotions in this video, how I feel every time