Should I bother watching "The Last Samurai" on HBO?

[Floogeldy]

I mean, Tom Cruise playing the part of the last Samurai? He's not even of Asian descent. But maybe it is a good movie. I have no idea.

Input is appreciated.

[atreides1]

1. The title refers to Japanese Samurai

Watch the movie, it's not as bad as some people say it is.

[lenidog]

2. YES!!

It an excellent movie watch it. I own it and I not that fond of Tom Cruise as an actor. Ken Watanabe is excellent in it. (nominated for an Oscar)What I am interested in is that Lance Henriksen did a movie of the same name and from the blurbs I have seen its basically the same story. I would like to see that version just for kicks.

[FloridaPat]

3. The movie was great. An Asian Dances with Wolves

[Tafiti]

14. Exactly. Perfect description.

I enjoyed it thoroughly.

[jackelope72]

4. Definitely watch it.

As a rule, I severely dislike Tom Cruise's acting, but the movie is phenomenal. Ken Watanabe is a real treat, and the story and cinematography are top-notch.

[Huckebein the Raven]

5. Hell yes. I thought it was very good

[lenidog]

6. Somehow I thought I would see you give it the thumbs up

I just don't know why. :P :shrug:

[Huckebein the Raven]

8. Ha. It's a mystery why I would

:P

[Floogeldy]

19. I object on the grounds of bias, prejudice and prior knowledge!

:silly:

[lenidog]

23. BTW Tom Cruise was so into the idea of doing this movie that

he trained and prepared for two years before the started filming

[MidwestTransplant]

7. You think it will be as good as the First Samurai?

:silly:

[Trajan]

9. Perhaps I am the only person here ...

Who thinks Tom Cruise is a decent actor ...

Rain Man ...

A Few Good Men ...

Jerry Maguire ...

ALL were oscar worthy performances ...

Heck: As LT. Caffey, his performance stands shoulder to shoulder with that of Jack Nicholson's Col. Jessup ... ANYONE who can themselves shine in his light is a phenomenal artist in their own right.

I know some human beings HATE good looking people, and so find the smallest fault to harp on .... But damnit: Tom Cruise, pretty boy that he is, has had some AMAZING roles which he has passionately acted ...

See this movie, even if for the outstanding cinematography ...

[Cha]

11. I'm with you on that..

and lest we not forget that flick.."Magnolia".

[jackelope72]

15. ugh.

I enjoyed Tom Cruise's performance in Magnolia right up until the deathbed scene. At that point, I lost all belief in his character as a real person. He couldn't pull it off, IMO.

And I have no problem with incredibly good-looking actors, provided that they can actually impress me with their acting. Brad Pitt. Brendan Fraser. Hugh Jackman.

[Floogeldy]

17. I liked him in Rain Man, too.

B-)

[Cha]

10. It's a good flick..Cruise

does a good job and so does Ken Watanabe who was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in 2003.

[Beware the Beast Man]

12. Definitely.

It was much better than I ever expected.

[Floogeldy]

13. You people are awesome

I was afraid, but now I'm not. My alternative is to watch more of Seinfeld, season #3. But I can watch that later.

I will watch the movie.

I am not a Tom Cruise hater. I loved "The Firm" and "Collateral," among others.

Thanks,

Floog

[2bfree]

16. We enjoyed it.

Tom wasn't too Cruise"ish" in it. :)

[Lindsey]

18. I also think Tom Cruise is a good actor:

Born on the Forth of July was worthy of an oscar - IMHO. In fact, there are few movies of his that I don't like.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

20. A very good evening to you, Floogeldy!

Absolutely, watch the movie! It is outstanding! I can only second all the rave reviews stated here tonight...It is most wonderful...I wish Watanabe had won the Oscar; I believe he deserved it...


:hi:

[Floogeldy]

21. Thank you, Peg!

It is coming on in my time zone in about 45 minutes.

If you like it, how could I go wrong?

:loveya:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

25. Hey there, Floogeldy!

Thanks for the compliment! My husband and I are VERY choosy about what we watch, so I hope you agree that it's terrific. The beginning of it is a little strange, but once it gets going (and you'll know when that happens) it really takes off and is beautiful and wonderful.

:loveya: back at you!

[lenidog]

22. All this talk about it has me warming up the DVD player

I am going to watch it again tonite.

[Floogeldy]

24. Damn

I'm definitely not going to miss this.

B-)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

26. Go for it, lenidog!

You already know how very good it is!


:hi:

[Radio_Lady]

27. Not the worst movie I've ever seen. Beautiful scenery --

a little long. But I gave it a "B" when I reviewed it.

[Floogeldy]

28. I watched it and liked it very much

I do not think it is Cruise's best role, but he gave it a damn good effort. The story line saved the movie.

And, oh my gosh, I am so in love with Koyuki.

Thanks.