I did not expect to love this so much The Last Samurai (2003) | FIRST TIME WATCHING

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  • @BissFlix
    @BissFlix  8 місяців тому +25

    Thank you for watching the video, It means a lot to me .
    I will leave this pinned message here to REMIND everyone that i do not have TELEGRAM and there is no GIVEAWAY. Those you see are bot scams . Keep yourself safe and know that I would not ask for your info. ❤ ❤

  • @Uberspanker
    @Uberspanker 10 місяців тому +56

    When Katsumoto asks the fate of the 300 at Thermopylae and Algren says they died to the last, Katsumoto's grin is one of my favorite moments.

    • @perrycarters3113
      @perrycarters3113 3 місяці тому +1

      To die in an otherwise victorious battle that changes the course of history is perhaps the second greatest type of victory a warrior like Katsumoto can ask for.
      The greatest would be to die in a hopeless battle and still win the war because your sacrifice was that powerful.
      Katsumoto's death in this battle was infinitely more powerful than his survival would have been. If they had won and captured or even killed Omura, the humiliation for the Japanese government would have been immeasurable. Without Omura there to be a political bastard, the young Emperor could be tricked into signing even more deeply unfavorable treaties.
      Had he lost and retreated, the last war cry of the samurai would have been silenced by Katsumoto's echoing shame. Had he been captured, it would have been confounded by the various humiliations Omura would inflict upon Katsumoto before killing him.
      But by dying in this battle, by going out on HIS terms, nobody else's, charging into a hopeless battle with weapon in hand and a battle cry in his throat, his message was infinitely louder than his defeat could have been.
      He just needed Algren to carry that message to the Emperor.
      The Spartans at Thermopylae had a similar situation. They made the Persians pay so dearly that they bought the rest of Greece enough time to muster up their armies.
      Also, the battle at Thermopylae actually had a few thousand Greeks, up to 4,000. After they were outflanked by the goat path, Leonidas commanded all non-Spartan forces to retreat and vowed to protect their retreat. 1000-1500 other Greeks stayed behind along with the 300 Spartans, and they were, to a man, slaughtered.
      Total losses put the Greeks at around 2,000, including the first few days of battle, and 20,000 Persians.
      Now, 20,000 is only 2% of 1,000,000, but modern estimates actually put the Persian force at up to 300,000, so that 20,000 is suddenly nearly a tenth of your force wiped out for what was barely a dent into the combined Greek military. 10 Persians for every dead Greek.
      So imagine their terror when they rocked up to Plataea and saw ~100,000 Greeks staring back at them.

  • @zhorenlogg
    @zhorenlogg Рік тому +97

    The ones who voted for this are the true heroes here

    • @user-cm7ci2ib5e
      @user-cm7ci2ib5e Рік тому +1

      What is heroism? push buttons?

    • @hasensaurus
      @hasensaurus 2 місяці тому

      why? why would you vote someone who doesn`t know the japanese didn`t use horses for carriages?

  • @wisemantellsyousomething1134
    @wisemantellsyousomething1134 Рік тому +210

    I think the self stabbing (seppuku), which is not only stabbing, it's also moving the blade from left to right to slice up the belly, is to simulate the worst possible death you can have on the battlefield. It's done to show, that the samurai can endure the pain and suffering, and was not fleeing from the enemy to avoid such a death. Chopping his head off is done as act of mercy, to show he has suffered enough to prove his point.

    • @kauinoa2004
      @kauinoa2004 Рік тому +17

      The second, the one that cuts off the head, is also there to behead the person committing seppuku before he shows pain as that is part of the ritual suicide is doing that without showing pain.

    • @CraigSegger
      @CraigSegger Рік тому +13

      The head is not fully removed, a flap of skin is left connecting the head to the body. Only criminals are beheaded

    • @wisemantellsyousomething1134
      @wisemantellsyousomething1134 Рік тому +5

      @@CraigSegger Oh, wow. o_o

    • @avtomatt554
      @avtomatt554 Рік тому +21

      It's actually a very complex ritual with a lot of meaning behind the choreography of it. The kaishakunin (person beheading the one committing seppuku) was usually a close friend of the person taking their own life. It was almost a performance. Occasionally, if the kaishakunin saw the samurai reach for their tonto with the intent to stab themselves, it was enough to show intent, and the kaishakunin would strike the neck of the samurai to spare him suffering. As someone else said, they were not fully beheaded, which meant the strike had to be extremely precise. Failure to do it correctly was considered a dishonor, and (I think) occasionally required the kaishakunin himself to commit seppuku.

    • @russellward4624
      @russellward4624 Рік тому +12

      In Japan what we call "showing your heart" is located in your stomach. You cut the belly to show you're heart to everyone. If you can make the 2nd full cut it's more impressive. It shows how determined you are.

  • @agustinlencina7209
    @agustinlencina7209 Рік тому +48

    For me this is the best Tom Cruise movie and it has one of the most beautifull and underpreciated music scores from Hans Zimmer, the emotion that the music transmits in this film is unbelievable!!!

  • @UnsteadyReco
    @UnsteadyReco 9 місяців тому +8

    One thing that you said amongst the many comments stuck with me in this reaction. "To be a good soldier, it's not about being able to hit the target. It's about courage and being able to work under pressure."
    You couldn't be more right.

  • @aland4092
    @aland4092 Рік тому +15

    My favorite line in the movie was when Katsumoto handed him back his journals . And said when I took these. You were....my enemy. Very powerful statement.

  • @kingbrutusxxvi
    @kingbrutusxxvi Рік тому +49

    "I'm going to shave your eyebrows in your sleep and then I'm going to unalive you." I laughed so hard I had to pause the reaction. Why go through the trouble of shaving someone's eyebrows (while trying not to wake them) only to do them in? That came out of left field and made my day. Cheers from Florida.

    • @OriginalPuro
      @OriginalPuro 2 місяці тому

      It is sad that people don't dare speak English any more, but rather have to make up words.
      Kill, "unalive". Very sad.

  • @johncourtright1632
    @johncourtright1632 Рік тому +21

    56:30 "I was not expecting to CRY! Would you expect to cry when you hear 'The Last Samurai'? Samurai don't make you cry! I'm sick!" Ah Madalina, I've seen this film so many times, but seeing you cry made me tear up as well. It's the magic of a story well told. Great reaction!

  • @michaelwoods3651
    @michaelwoods3651 Рік тому +137

    I’m not of Tom Cruise as a public persona, but the guy has been in a lot of great movies. He does an amazing job in this film! Great reaction!

    • @TheLanceUppercut
      @TheLanceUppercut Рік тому +20

      Setting aside his personal weirdness, the dude can act his ass off.

    • @MrMpa31
      @MrMpa31 Рік тому +12

      If you ever watch any behind the scenes of any of his movies, you have to respect the work. Dude is 100% in on making the best movie possible and always thinking of the audience.

    • @danwood4171
      @danwood4171 Рік тому +5

      @@MrMpa31 Look at his forearms in this movie during the training scenes. He put in the hard work.

    • @adamskeans2515
      @adamskeans2515 Рік тому +9

      this one and Tropic Thunder

    • @stephenharris1369
      @stephenharris1369 Рік тому +5

      I feel the same way about mel Gibson public persona ehh mel Gibson in films heck yeah lol

  • @joeybossolo7
    @joeybossolo7 Рік тому +83

    Perhaps Tom’s most underrated movie. Love it. Your reaction was very genuine. Hope you feel better soon.

    • @donnieboughton1730
      @donnieboughton1730 Рік тому +10

      This movie is far from underrated...

    • @user-dd7jf7kx8i
      @user-dd7jf7kx8i Рік тому +6

      Underrated is perhaps the most underrated word across all of UA-cam comment sections.

    • @joeybossolo7
      @joeybossolo7 Рік тому +6

      Well, it only has a 66% at Rotten Tomatoes, 55% at Metacritic, and a 7/10 at IMDb. It had a production budget of $140M, yet only grossed $110M in the US and Canada. So yeah, it’s criminally underrated, IMO.

    • @donnieboughton1730
      @donnieboughton1730 Рік тому +3

      @@joeybossolo7 what reviews say about a movie doesn't mean it's underrated. The new Mario movie got ripped by most critics and made $377m in its first weekend. Review websites and what people actually think of a movie usually don't correlate with each other...

    • @donnieboughton1730
      @donnieboughton1730 Рік тому +2

      @@joeybossolo7 and the movie made $456m worldwide at the box office... so..

  • @JoeBurlas
    @JoeBurlas Рік тому +9

    I always thought that the perfect blossom was a metaphor for the beautiful things in life. True love, honor, friendship. A life in search of these things, even if never obtained, is not a wasted one. Great reaction as always!

  • @davidblauyoutube
    @davidblauyoutube Рік тому +8

    The last battle scene always makes me cry. There is no greater honor you can give to another than your respect. This is a lesson many of us seem to have forgotten. We need to learn it again.

  • @deBebbler
    @deBebbler Рік тому +14

    "They see me rolling, they hating" after Nathan chopped off his head might be the funniest thing I've seen in these reaction videos. Totally unexpected.
    Well played, Bliss. Like your stuff. Keep it up.

  • @JCastle12495
    @JCastle12495 Рік тому +22

    Edward Zwicks films never fail. "Blood Diamond", "Glory", and "Defiance" are also amazing

    • @sheldondyck8631
      @sheldondyck8631 Рік тому +10

      Don’t forget Legends Of The Fall and The Siege.

    • @JCastle12495
      @JCastle12495 Рік тому +3

      @@sheldondyck8631 I still need to watch both of those

    • @sheldondyck8631
      @sheldondyck8631 Рік тому +8

      @@JCastle12495 both are great. Legends Of The Fall is the best of the two but both are worth watching for sure.

    • @kroanosm617
      @kroanosm617 Рік тому

      Glory is another must watch.

    • @fcvancouver2282
      @fcvancouver2282 8 місяців тому

      What about "Jack Reacher: Never go back"?

  • @stretch4872
    @stretch4872 Рік тому +27

    This is by far the best reaction that I have seen you do. I think perhaps the fact that you were sick took your mind off of trying to react a certain way and let you truly show yourself to us and genuinely express your emotions. Don't be embarrassed by letting us see what you truly feel. It was a thing of beauty from start to finish. I have so much respect for you after allowing us this glimpse into your soul. Thank you and I hope you feel better soon.

    • @jamesshilale2967
      @jamesshilale2967 Рік тому +1

      Could not agree with you more! My favorite reaction of hers by far. She got very upset with me bc I commented on her Braveheart reaction saying she didn't fully open herself up to the movie to allow herself to feel all the elements it had to offer. Much more genuine here

  • @samburnstoast
    @samburnstoast Рік тому +11

    I must have watched close to 20 reactions to this beautiful film and honestly it's a perfect film. Every scene is a work of art and the soundtrack is unbeatable. I cry through every reaction without fail. It seems universally too thankfully. ❤

  • @granadosvm
    @granadosvm Рік тому +12

    I was more than skeptic when I saw Tom Cruise was going to star a movie called The Last Samurai. Having practiced martial arts for decades, I had a great respect for Bushi-do (Japanese way of the warrior), but I'm glad I watched the movie. It has become one of my favorites of all time.
    You don't have to apologize for your words and reactions. I think they are great. In my opinion, the problem is with YT. They want to control language, creators and content and have everybody under one cookie cutter format. I think it is absurd, but sadly there is no open competing platform where we could all move to, so they take advantage of it and we have to deal with their rules.

  • @aaronrobinson1878
    @aaronrobinson1878 Рік тому +32

    This is one of my all time favorite movies, I love watching people see it for the first time. It really is an amazing film and super underrated imo. Great reaction!

  • @mariuszmroz618
    @mariuszmroz618 Рік тому +19

    Fun fact: The leader of the samurai rebellion, portrayed here as Katsymoto, was called Sakyo Komatsu. After he had fallen in the final battle, his companions took his head and hid it, so the enemy could never confirm that he died.

  • @deadbeat6232
    @deadbeat6232 Рік тому +10

    "they see me rollin'... they hating --- that was his head" LOL I haven't laughed that hard in a month. Thanks for that moment. Amazing reaction. Keep up the great work!

  • @dmwalker24
    @dmwalker24 Рік тому +48

    Japan, its culture, its history, and its people are so interesting, and inspiring to me. I think there are aspects which many Westerners find to be lacking in our own culture. The conflict between progress, and entrenched tradition is not uniquely Japanese, but it does make me wonder if humanity might figure out at some point, how to hold on to the best parts of both.

    • @maxpeck7382
      @maxpeck7382 Рік тому

      I think the nature of progressive politics is that of destructive youth minded revolution and rebellion, I have never witnessed preservation ever enter a progressives mind. The idea that Conservative society never progressed is non sense because the influence of trade and conflict with other nations in the history of ethnic nations added specific cultural influences in art and technology to them over time. I am not convinced that loud Cultural Revolutionary political personalities like those that caused the French Revolution or the American Cultural Revolution can be convinced to spare destroying anything because they don't like to listen to their elders who they seem to think they are so much more intuitively smarter than. The concept of all inclusivity of everything from art work to one's own gender identity these days will not allow for impressive new creations of structured "conservative" style art/music/architecture to be formed like conservative historic societies made. Progressive upstarts and activists think real human society started with their ideology and pop art, but the human race under countless civilizations and empires built up structured mature rich styles of art and architecture of their societies that can be identified thousands of years later for their form and the influences from the select other cultures who influenced their style even through conflicts. If progress was meant to be for the better then it would by nature be a much more conservative limited/controlled mature thoughtful act rather than spawned most often from destructive revolution and aggressive emotional mob activist politics which seems to catch the imaginations of individuals especially young people better than anything Conservative does. Personally I find progressive politics to be immature youth popular but lacking in thoughtful mature personal argument substance rather than what talking point arguments has been given to them by ideological mentors. If woke people came to this village they would be all over them for not using non binary pronouns or any number of other sins.

    • @CChissel
      @CChissel Рік тому +5

      You should read the autobiography of Yukichi Fukuzawa, he was a really cool dude that had a lot of great ideas, and he lived during the time period this movie takes place.

    • @cshubs
      @cshubs Рік тому +3

      Check out the Japanology shows. They're really cool.

    • @UmbraFulgur
      @UmbraFulgur 8 місяців тому

      Gaijin...

    • @dmwalker24
      @dmwalker24 8 місяців тому

      @@UmbraFulgur And?

  • @chriscoombes6751
    @chriscoombes6751 Рік тому +13

    This - for my money - is one of Tom Cruise's best films, and the story of the Samurai is a beautiful and sad one: no matter how many times I see it the final charge, Katsumotos final moments - the ''They are all perfect'' line... it always gets me!
    Great reaction! ☺☺

  • @exploringgames948
    @exploringgames948 Рік тому +17

    This is one of my mothers favourite movies, I never understood why till I got older and watched it myself with a more mature thought process.
    Your ability to understand everything going on is fantastic compared to other reactions! So glad you liked this movie.
    This movie is an absolute Masterpiece and the acting in this is superb.
    Your accent, the way you talk, the emotion/facial expressions is adorable ^.^

  • @RoxxSerm
    @RoxxSerm Рік тому +20

    Wonderful reaction. The cut/edit really respects this amazing movie.
    And don't mind that you're at a loss for words sometimes after these movies. Your reaction and comments on the go give a good idea already.

  • @joshuawiedenbeck6944
    @joshuawiedenbeck6944 Рік тому +3

    When Tom Cruise first arrives at the Samurai village, the "fever" he has is withdrawals from alcohol. He drank to stop remembering what he had done in the war. The samurai wouldn't let him continue being an alcoholic, so his body started being overwhelmed by withdrawls/remembering.

  • @RicoSinZ
    @RicoSinZ Рік тому +9

    I have watched this movie a thousand times and still love it. Definitely in my top 3 movies of all time.

  • @vanillasnowx
    @vanillasnowx 6 місяців тому +1

    for those who dont know, Katsumoto's last line "they are all perfect" is also the last line in his poem that he was writing. Japanese poems, at least the most famous one - haiku, is a poem that goes on 3 lines with the first having 5 syllables, the second having 7 syllables, and the last line has 5 syllables. he does tell algren in the movie the first two lines in his poem and was struggling to find the last one

  • @shinrapresident7010
    @shinrapresident7010 Рік тому +32

    Troy(2004), Alexander(2004) and the directors cut of Kingdom of Heaven(2005) are also all great military films of the ancient and medieval world.

    • @lord_haven1114
      @lord_haven1114 Рік тому +5

      Alexander? With Colin Ferrell? That movie was trash 🤣

    • @vc6596
      @vc6596 Рік тому +12

      Naw not Alexander. But Troy and Kingdom of Heaven yes 🔥

    • @yellowbeardjamesgibson9297
      @yellowbeardjamesgibson9297 Рік тому +2

      Everyone 's A Critic Yet I Agree one should view All 3 Epics if only for Historical Value , Sill I own All 3 in My Over 5 K DVD Collection 😎

    • @yellowbeardjamesgibson9297
      @yellowbeardjamesgibson9297 Рік тому +2

      Note . many movies missing like
      1) Excalibur
      2) King Author
      3) Joan of Arc
      4) The Messenger
      5) Cleopatra
      And Many more 🎥👍👍😎

    • @user-cm7ci2ib5e
      @user-cm7ci2ib5e Рік тому +1

      @@Dave-hb7lx It's all outdated crap. Are you going to watch them now?

  • @radeksasinek5838
    @radeksasinek5838 Рік тому +3

    The film, even if it doesn't seem like it, is based on reality. The film depicts the Satsuma Uprising in 1877 led by Takamori Saigó. The battle at the end of the movie is the "Battle of Shiroyama". Captain Algren is also supposed to represent a real character. He is based on Jules Brunet, a French soldier who was hired to train Japanese soldiers. Brunet eventually fought alongside the Tokugawa Shogun. I also recommend the song Sabaton- Shiroyama.

  • @swampje1985
    @swampje1985 9 місяців тому +3

    This is also one of my favourite movies and it was so much better than I expected it to be at the time. And again, Hans Zimmer delivering an amazing soundtrack.
    Your reactions feel very sincere, not as hyped as some other reactors. Keep it up! 👍

  • @SungJaeUng3
    @SungJaeUng3 10 місяців тому +2

    Damn, she is just incredibly pretty. Love the reactions, love the shows and movies she has chosen to react to.

  • @Ferruccio_Guicciardi
    @Ferruccio_Guicciardi 2 місяці тому +1

    47:51 "I Belong To The Warrior in Who The Old Ways Have Joined the New"

  • @fashion_fckyou
    @fashion_fckyou Рік тому +2

    I don't care about The media that keep hating on Tom cruise because of his personal life how ironic of that. but the man in my opinion is a great actor 3 Oscars nomination and the last true Hollywood movie star that can open big boxoffice only with his name i give him big respect because he respect the audiences in his films.

  • @invictus7940
    @invictus7940 Рік тому +1

    this movie was inspired by the story of a French general named Jules Brunet, who embrassed the rebellion and fought as a samurai. The first and only French samurai of history.
    Brunet is buried now at the père lachaise cemetary in Paris.

  • @hafajulz
    @hafajulz 2 місяці тому

    "I think that look at the end said more than words could ever.." I had the same reaction...there are no words from a father to a dying son.

  • @Phenom24uk
    @Phenom24uk Рік тому +2

    I love when Nathan forces a draw against his trainer and yer man gives a slight nod. Its like "You did it kid! You did it!"

  • @_Gato.Negro_
    @_Gato.Negro_ Рік тому +2

    This movie is fiction but is inspired by real events... they added an "american captain" because Hollywood... but that's how we can witness this story, through his eyes, so I think it's ok.
    The character Katsumoto is based on a samurai called Saigo, his rebellion was known as the Satsuma Rebellion and the last battle where they all died was the Battle of Shiroyama. This battle was pretty much like in the movie, 500 samurai against the Imperial Army, the difference was 60 to 1. First there was a huge combat, a big massacre, and finally the last charge of the remaining 40 samurai who ended up dying under a rain of bullets. This was the end of the samurai and people start calling Saigo "The Last Samurai".
    Really great movie, in my opinion this is the best Tom Cruise film.
    P. S.
    There is a band called Sabaton they have a song about this historical events, the song is called "Shiroyama", maybe if you're interested you can listen to it.

  • @osullibr
    @osullibr Рік тому +2

    This was filmed in New Zealand. My beautiful country.

  • @candacemay7187
    @candacemay7187 11 місяців тому +1

    Okay, Miss Biss!! I have criticized you sometimes in your past reactions, but I have to tell you that you were incredible in this one!! This is one of my favorite movies and you did it justice. Thank you!!

  • @lichcao2300
    @lichcao2300 Рік тому +1

    Love that you always call the bald brave samurai Bob like Nathan does 😂

  • @touthao4581
    @touthao4581 Рік тому +1

    "Your lucky im not a samurai"😂😂😂 love it!

  • @zzrydr
    @zzrydr Рік тому +18

    Not a big Tom Cruise fan myself but this was a good one. She should also for sure review A Few Good Men with Tom Jack Nicholson Demi Moore Kevin Bacon and Keifer Sutherland absolutely killing it and for my money one of the greatest films of all time. Also if she likes Kiefer Sutherland "The Lost Boys" (1987)is a must 🎉

    • @yourthaiguy
      @yourthaiguy Рік тому +7

      I've discovered there's TWO Tom Cruise's... Tom Cruise the ACTOR and Tom Cruise the MOVIE STAR... While the Movie star does maybe 85% of his films once and awhile you get a glimpse of Tom Cruise the actor and he's always delivered. Rainman.. Magnolia.. Born of the 4th of July and Collateral.. Would rather see the Actor than the movie star but it seems he's having too much fun being Tom the movie star....

  • @zh2184
    @zh2184 Рік тому +2

    There is great cinema productions coming from all over the world - Korea, India, and Scandanavia are just a few ... but what Hollywood put out in the 1990s and 2000s has such universal appeal and incredible story telling that a Romanian woman like Bisscute can get so immersed in this type of movie says a lot. The Golden Age of filmmaking.

  • @ugaladh
    @ugaladh Рік тому +1

    You are the first Reactor that I've seen who appreciated the Cherry blossom thing.

  • @Ender7j
    @Ender7j Рік тому +9

    I’m really glad you liked the movie as much as you did. Personally, I really like Oblivion and would recommend it.

    • @leroyd3480
      @leroyd3480 Рік тому +4

      And Edge of Tomorrow as well.

    • @Ender7j
      @Ender7j Рік тому +2

      @@leroyd3480 a very close second

    • @samburnstoast
      @samburnstoast Рік тому +1

      I'm going to have to watch some reactions to Oblivion now, I adore that film too.

  • @Noctazar
    @Noctazar Рік тому +2

    21:25
    What's great about this scene is the clash of two cultures and two opposite philosophies - in eastern culture (represented by Ujio, the samurai), honor comes from recognizing when you're beaten and accepting your defeat. In western culture (represented by Algren), honor comes from never giving up no matter what, which baffles Ujio.

  • @marketsquareus
    @marketsquareus 9 місяців тому +1

    His arrows are on point.........I was NOT ready for that!

  • @Akaeus
    @Akaeus Рік тому +1

    I just about spit out my drink when you looked at the camera and said "Yes! GO! Full attack!"

  • @MrAndGras
    @MrAndGras 3 місяці тому +1

    "You see me rolin.." maked me laugh so hard!

  • @vagabond142
    @vagabond142 8 місяців тому +1

    14:35 Seppuku is the ritual suicide of a defeated or shamed samurai. As a samurai cannot bear the shame of defeat, they take their life to retain their honor. A battlefield seppuku like in the movie uses whatever blade is available, and requires the samurai to plunge the blade into their left abdomen, and cut left-to-right, hopefully damaging internal organs or the abdominal aorta. There is a kaishakunin, usually someone very close to the samurai or, in this case, the highest ranking samurai on the field of battle, that performs the kaishaku, or ritual beheading of the samurai. Some rituals of seppuku also have the blade turned vertical after the horizontal cut then thrust upwards with hopes of hitting the heart or one of the major arteries, although the most brutal form of it is jumonji giri (literally "cross cut") where the samurai makes the left to right cut, then pulls the blade out, turns it vertically, and then plunges it back in, cutting up and across the original cut to make a cross that looks like the plus ( + ) sign.
    Jumonji giri was mostly reserved for the most heinous of crimes that could still be absolved through seppuku, or when the samurai had no kaishakunin to behead them. The kaishakunin was to strike when the samurai had finished their cut, or were in danger of showing pain or crying out in pain. The kaishaku in the movie is actually a pretty bad one, as the head came completely off. A properly done kaishaku will cut the spine, most of the neck, both arteries and the trachea, but leave the muscles and skin on the front of the neck intact so the head will flop down into the chest. A full beheading like the one in the movie was reserved for criminals that were to be executed and they had no honor to maintain

  • @guardianangel7047
    @guardianangel7047 4 місяці тому

    I've probably watched this reaction at least 10-15 times but i still love it and the comments makes me laugh. I love Bisscute.

  • @Ati-MarcusS
    @Ati-MarcusS Рік тому +1

    one of the best Movies of the last few years i have seen and i´ve seen a couple Movies in the last 48 Years ...

  • @Gr8Buccaneer
    @Gr8Buccaneer Рік тому +1

    my favorite line: "i will tell you,how he lived..."

  • @P5YKHOTIK
    @P5YKHOTIK 11 місяців тому +1

    Great Reaction Video 🎉
    I once asked my friend ... What do you think about when you meditate?
    He replied nothing. I then asked how can you think about nothing ❓
    He said if you have to think of something ... let it be about only breathing out slowly.
    Eventually, even that will become natural and you would have an empty mind.
    He was a very wise person.😊

  • @DarthRaider520
    @DarthRaider520 9 місяців тому +1

    Men typically cry to this over women. You have a warrior spirit.

  • @Sir_Alex
    @Sir_Alex Рік тому +1

    This movie made me fall in love with Watanabe, following everything he has done since then ... Memoirs of a Geisha and Letters from Iwo Jima are another 2 great movies with Watanabe.

  • @eXcommunicate1979
    @eXcommunicate1979 Рік тому +2

    If you liked this director, you should watch GLORY (1989)! Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman, Ferris Bueller, and Cary Elwes (among many other great actors).

  • @ivanmendez8260
    @ivanmendez8260 Рік тому +2

    This is my favorite movie! Perfect reaction BissFlix 👍🏻

  • @lordofrubies8508
    @lordofrubies8508 2 місяці тому

    43:35 “he’s weak sauce”
    i know we’re supposed to be serious here, but that cracks me up.

  • @miked2445
    @miked2445 Рік тому +1

    Ive seen at least 30 of these reactions and I think this might be my new favorite.

  • @freespirit9981
    @freespirit9981 9 місяців тому +1

    This is the pride of the Japanese to honor authority and give their life for their country. Failure is not an option in this time among the Japanese. This is also what made the Japanese tough to fight in WWII.

  • @russellward4624
    @russellward4624 Рік тому +1

    Glad you enjoyed this one. Memoirs of a Geisha is another good one with Ken Watanabe(Katsumoto).

  • @samsquanch1996
    @samsquanch1996 Рік тому +3

    This is such a powerful film, the scene towards the end when the soldiers bow down gives me chills every time! Definitely Tom Cruise's best movie!

  • @EdjCollections
    @EdjCollections 4 місяці тому

    Nathan acquiring the family of the warrior he defeated is the ultimate loot😅

  • @playerone7663
    @playerone7663 Рік тому +6

    I love this movie. There arent that many really good history movies being made in the last decades but this is definitely one of them.
    PS. Hope you feel better soon amazing creature. ❤

  • @rowauthority
    @rowauthority Рік тому +1

    "Hello" from Prince Edward Island, Canada. I am new to your channel. It was fun watching you enjoy this movie. I love your laugh. Your instincts are amazing. You read this movie like a book.

  • @HowardSutton-24506
    @HowardSutton-24506 Рік тому +1

    your reaction was the best. Wish I could find someone like you to watch movies with where I am.

  • @xxxxGreenxxxxDayxxxx
    @xxxxGreenxxxxDayxxxx Рік тому +1

    I just love watching how this movie slowly but methodically brakes people all the way to the last scene when it completely destroys you emotionally.

  • @callmeevan2364
    @callmeevan2364 7 місяців тому

    I remember back in the day when my twin sister bought me this cd movie as a present for our birthday, this is a good movie, I mean the storytelling and everything, you can feel all the emotions at the same time during watching it, and since that day this movie become my top 5 playlist movie all the time. Good reaction, I really appreciate it.

  • @brian0703
    @brian0703 Рік тому +1

    This is one of my all time favorite movies. It’s actually loosely based on a real story, but he was actually a retired French officer.

  • @xtldc
    @xtldc Рік тому +2

    I enjoyed your reaction very much - witnessing the emotional impact this beautiful film had on you was a wonderful thing.

  • @philmullineaux5405
    @philmullineaux5405 3 місяці тому

    The director is Edward Zwyck. Great films he's done, and very good at massive battles! He also directed the True story, Glory!

  • @kali8085
    @kali8085 Рік тому +1

    In asian culture (China, Japan etc..) white tiger symbolizes the west as in compass direction or western constellation.

  • @RoxxSerm
    @RoxxSerm Рік тому +2

    I love that the intimate scene between them has no sex. Nothing against a good shaggin' but this was way more emotional, intimate and heartfelt. It was the right decision.

  • @baumi-metal9123
    @baumi-metal9123 Рік тому +1

    This is one of my favourite movies ever: pure art! (and you cannot watch it with only 1 package of tissues haha) Even I as a man used TWO packs of Tempo (thats the same amount as for a Babymetal clip!). Greets from Germany, enjoy!

  • @joew6672
    @joew6672 Рік тому +2

    Don’t ever change! Curse away. Lol Great reaction to a great movie. I am completely gutted every time I watch the scene when Katsumoto’s son dies. That look on his face is so heartbreaking. Cheers!

  • @Zeus-ck4sy
    @Zeus-ck4sy Рік тому +2

    Hi Biss,
    As you know this is a great movie!! your reaction is exactly as it should be IMO. this is a beautiful and touching movie in so many ways! Thanks for reacting to it.

  • @dreci3001
    @dreci3001 Рік тому +1

    The most difficult thing of being a soldier is living with your actions!

  • @thiagohayashi9936
    @thiagohayashi9936 Рік тому

    Answering the question about the long hair: The mage, the topknot hair style actually serves as a "cushion" to the helmet not keep scratching your head. So, there is a reason for the long hair, also the "bald" shaved upper part of the head.

  • @TheNitelite10
    @TheNitelite10 Рік тому +4

    So many great comments you have on this reaction! Happy you enjoyed this movie, I am sure I am not going to be alone with the perspective that you should never have to apologize for enjoying a movie, we (your reactors) back you 100%. Sorry you are not feeling well, but tell yourself to start feeling better, little by little until your belief manifests.

  • @deeohgee4574
    @deeohgee4574 Місяць тому

    His arrows are on point...that was precious...

  • @andyc1318
    @andyc1318 Рік тому +1

    Another great reaction Biss! Always look forward to watching them. You’re the best

  • @ChrisDavis-dt6xx
    @ChrisDavis-dt6xx 9 місяців тому +2

    A Small Measure of Peace

  • @juliecain6397
    @juliecain6397 Рік тому +1

    Saigo Takamori is known as the Last Samurai of Japan. He lived from 1828 to 1877
    and followed the path of the samurai, eventually leading reform in the Meiji govern-
    ment and dying for his cause. Hayashi is also regarded as the last Daimyo of Jouzai,
    who fought in the Boshin war until 1868 and lived until 1941. The Battle of Shiroyama
    in 1877 was fought between the Imperial Japanese Army and the last 500 remaining
    members of Saigo Takamori's contingent of samurai warriors.

  • @nunyabusiness9013
    @nunyabusiness9013 9 місяців тому +1

    I think in this movie specifically the white tiger was meant to symbolize Tom Cruise's character. The white man becoming a Samurai. I think this is reinforced by the scene where he's captured by the Samurai. He is defending himself with a tiger banner.

  • @kenfreeman8888
    @kenfreeman8888 2 місяці тому +1

    Wonderful reaction. Thanks for sharing.

  • @AtrociousNightmare
    @AtrociousNightmare Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this. This movie has a very special meaning for me and my family. Seeing you moved by it like that felt a bit like re-living it for the first time.
    I binged a lot of stuff from you today; I did not know you before today. You are very cool in many ways and wish I was your friend.
    May your journey into epic movies continue and shine bright!

  • @yourthaiguy
    @yourthaiguy Рік тому +1

    Movie suggestions? The Deer Hunter.. Breaking away...Apocalypto.. Dances with Wolves... Dog Day Afternoon.. Marathon Man.. In America... Cant go wrong watching any of those...

  • @MorlokKurak
    @MorlokKurak Рік тому +1

    22:47. In Japanese culture, shouting or yelling is considered threatening.
    They also do not like big arm movements.
    When you bow, bow the same depth and duration.

  • @jamesshilale2967
    @jamesshilale2967 Рік тому +1

    Awesome reaction. You gave your full self to the movie and in turn, you were able to feel everything it had to offer. Well done 👏 👍🙏

  • @heather6668
    @heather6668 Місяць тому

    Thanks for the great reaction. I absolutely love this film. I've been a fan of Tom Cruise for decades and this is one of his best. The performances of Cruise/Ken Watanabe are fantastic. Everyone else is perfect in their role. LOL to the swearing - hey, it's your reaction and that's fine.

  • @saltyk2795
    @saltyk2795 Рік тому +1

    Taka is one of the most beautiful women in any film I've ever seen. Her physical features are pretty, of course. But, beyond her features, she has such elegance, grace and depth; she shows respect to others, while also keeping her own perspective; and her eyes speak volumes. Women don't appear in films this way, very often, these days.

  • @jeffjaeger739
    @jeffjaeger739 Рік тому +1

    if you can find it somewhere, check out the old mini-series called Shogun with Richard Chamberlain. it's 6 parts (movies)... the story is similar but it explains a lot more of what's going on.

  • @mojavered1273
    @mojavered1273 Рік тому +1

    I have never understood why ppl tend to dislike Tom Cruise. The man is a phenomenal actor and this is his greatest performance in my opinion.

    • @davemullins6999
      @davemullins6999 4 місяці тому

      Insecure people are jealous of people like Cruise --- they will never have his money or fame or talent, so they only react with hate --- it shows all their flaws

  • @gatorunleashed275
    @gatorunleashed275 Рік тому +1

    It's one of my top 5 favorite movies of all time, seeing your reaction was fantastic, you are hilarious and brilliant. Keep the reactions coming and never change.

  • @TK-hw2ph
    @TK-hw2ph Рік тому +3

    “It doesn’t matter if you have a machine gun”
    *30 minutes later* 😂😂😂

    • @jwoo1800
      @jwoo1800 Рік тому

      Yep. As soon as she said that I thought just wait 😢

  • @UmbraFulgur
    @UmbraFulgur 8 місяців тому

    Honor... Honor comes from respect.
    To respect others you must respect yourself first.
    And respect comes from understanding, accepting the way you are and growing from there.
    So, yes. It is a powerful movie and more powerful message.

  • @erun8r
    @erun8r 8 місяців тому

    This was an awesome reaction. I’ve seen so many reactions by a lot that of reactors, but yours has been the most entertaining. This reaction was a mixed bag of fun, hilarity and emotion. Thank you for such a beautiful reaction. You managed to predict portions of the movie prior to it happening, and your joy of learning new things is encouraging.
    I can’t wait to see another reaction.
    You also have a very beautiful smile that lights up the screen. 😊

  • @Revan_TheScorpionLord
    @Revan_TheScorpionLord Рік тому +1

    She’s crying 😂 we’re all like “one of us-one of us”