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Canada · 02-25-2008, 04:47 AM

I really enjoyed The Last Samurai, if you want to see *Tom Cruise's greatest (Acadamy Award nominated) performance watch Oliver Stone's Born on the Fourth of July.

* In my opinion

Scripture · 02-25-2008, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by nycomet

Skipping the Academy Awards show tonight, I instead opted to watch a Blu-ray disc of a film I had not yet seen: The Last Samurai (purchased during the last Amazon B2G1 promotion).

What a journey! I am sure everyone here has either seen it or read the reviews. It ranks up there with films like Gladiator, 300 and Kingdom of Heaven. I never would have believed this possible from a Tom Cruise movie.

Boasting impressive PQ and AQ, The Last Samurai is a story that sweeps viewers into 19th century Japan with expansive character development, sweeping vistas, highly-detailed costume design, an emotional Hans Zimmer score -- all embedded in an immersive story that is well-acted by a dynamic cast, and brilliantly directed and edited. The surround sound mix was very aggressive and placed this viewer right in the center of the action.

The Last Samurai is a MUST-HAVE Blu-ray for every motion picture aficionado. The climax of the movie reduced me to a blubbering mass of flesh.

What did you think of The Last Samurai?

.................................................. ....

I felt much the same way that you did after the first time that I viewed this film. You're not alone in that sentiment, trust me on that.

Gremal · 02-25-2008, 05:15 AM

Tom Cruise just didn't pull off the roll. He lacked the authority to make it believable, and I have a problem with these types of narcissistic white male trips unless the actor can really pay it off. But it was very well done, other than the lead roll.

vektar · 02-25-2008, 05:19 AM

I loved the movie when it came out and bought the dvd. I would have bought the blu ray but its one of the first gen BD mpeg-2

IMO the PQ isnt much better then a upscaled dvd. I just cant bring my self to buy one of those first gen releases. I'll buy it if they ever re-encode it.

Lou-Cipher · 02-25-2008, 05:24 AM

2nd Blu-ray I bought after 300

kaliraver · 02-25-2008, 05:34 AM

Excellent movie, I would highly recommend this movie for its gret story & acting.

lgans316 · 02-25-2008, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by vektar

I loved the movie when it came out and bought the dvd. I would have bought the blu ray but its one of the first gen BD mpeg-2

IMO the PQ isnt much better then a upscaled dvd. I just cant bring my self to buy one of those first gen releases. I'll buy it if they ever re-encode it.

Last Samurai uses VC-1 and not MPEG-2.

Joon · 02-25-2008, 05:37 AM

Definitely a fantastic movie.

blackhawktraffic · 02-25-2008, 05:37 AM

Great movie, my dad loves it too.

BStecke · 02-25-2008, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by lgans316

Last Samurai uses VC-1 and not MPEG-2.

Heh, beat me to it.

The picture is not the same as a DVD . . .

AlienHeadBoy · 02-25-2008, 05:45 AM

Best scene ever is when he's drunk off his Ass and is supposed to be demonstrating his shooting skills to the crowd and he just ends up scaring the hell out of everyone.

MOONPHASE · 02-25-2008, 05:45 AM

Last Samurai is a great movie but crappy transfer onto Blu-Ray and Hd-Dvd

Forresttheman · 02-25-2008, 05:56 AM

it was good, but gladiator was the best of the 4 you mentioned, hands down.

Agent Cooper · 02-25-2008, 06:08 AM

Well, I was somewhat dissapointed since I thought it was thematically and storywise basically a rip-off of Dances With Wolves, which is by far the superior film.

I'm happy that you enjoyed it though.

Ichiruki · 02-25-2008, 06:10 AM

Last Samurai is a classic and it will be enjoyed for years to come. I love this movie.

Ernest Rister · 02-25-2008, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Ichiruki

Last Samurai is a classic and it will be enjoyed for years to come. I love this movie.

I liked it better when it was called "Dances With Wolves", but genericism aside, it was still a heartfelt and affecting film.

123bargains · 02-25-2008, 06:18 AM

I saw it at the theaters when it first came out. It must be good on the bluray version.

JTStarkiller · 02-25-2008, 06:19 AM

I thought it was merely okay. Nothing special. Hans' music was definitely the highlight of it.

saprano · 02-25-2008, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by owa

I really liked it.

Heh, when I saw your title I thought you must have just finished watching The Bridge to Terabithia.

I have that movie on blu. i didnt think it was that good at all, why does everybody say it makes you cry? i didn't cry.............maby because i fell asleep trough half of the movie?

katharsis · 02-25-2008, 06:43 AM

I remember the movie just as being an ok flick. Got the DVD and since I am going through all my movies to check which ones to keep and which to upgrade to BD I sure will be watching this again soon.
Cannot remember it as very moving though.

02-25-2008, 04:47 AM	#21
Canada Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:306 Blu-ray collection:1204 DVD collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:42	I really enjoyed The Last Samurai, if you want to see Tom Cruise's greatest (Acadamy Award nominated) performance watch Oliver Stone's Born on the Fourth of July. In my opinion Last edited by Canada; 02-25-2008 at 04:50 AM.

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02-25-2008, 05:15 AM	#23
Gremal Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Daddyland Home Theater Gallery:49 Blu-ray collection:184	Tom Cruise just didn't pull off the roll. He lacked the authority to make it believable, and I have a problem with these types of narcissistic white male trips unless the actor can really pay it off. But it was very well done, other than the lead roll.

02-25-2008, 05:19 AM	#24
vektar Senior Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:san jose ca 4K collection:162 Blu-ray collection:546 DVD collection:24 Blu-ray reviews:28	I loved the movie when it came out and bought the dvd. I would have bought the blu ray but its one of the first gen BD mpeg-2 IMO the PQ isnt much better then a upscaled dvd. I just cant bring my self to buy one of those first gen releases. I'll buy it if they ever re-encode it.

02-25-2008, 05:24 AM	#25
Lou-Cipher Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New Mexico	2nd Blu-ray I bought after 300

02-25-2008, 05:34 AM	#26
kaliraver Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Location:San Francisco Bay Blu-Ray SteelBooks™: (150+) Blu-ray collection:373 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:285	Excellent movie, I would highly recommend this movie for its gret story & acting.

02-25-2008, 05:37 AM	#28
Joon Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:208 Trading Score:1	Definitely a fantastic movie.

02-25-2008, 05:37 AM	#29
blackhawktraffic Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Upland, CA 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:18 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:228	Great movie, my dad loves it too.

02-25-2008, 05:45 AM	#31
AlienHeadBoy Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Flint, MI 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:495 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:6	Best scene ever is when he's drunk off his Ass and is supposed to be demonstrating his shooting skills to the crowd and he just ends up scaring the hell out of everyone.

02-25-2008, 05:45 AM	#32
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:820 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:29	Last Samurai is a great movie but crappy transfer onto Blu-Ray and Hd-Dvd

02-25-2008, 05:56 AM	#33
Forresttheman Active Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Seattle, Washington Blu-ray reviews:2	it was good, but gladiator was the best of the 4 you mentioned, hands down.

02-25-2008, 06:08 AM	#34
Agent Cooper Active Member Member since:Jan 2008	Well, I was somewhat dissapointed since I thought it was thematically and storywise basically a rip-off of Dances With Wolves, which is by far the superior film. I'm happy that you enjoyed it though.

02-25-2008, 06:10 AM	#35
Ichiruki Junior Member Member since:Feb 2008	Last Samurai is a classic and it will be enjoyed for years to come. I love this movie.

02-25-2008, 06:18 AM	#37
123bargains New Member Member since:Dec 2007	I saw it at the theaters when it first came out. It must be good on the bluray version.

02-25-2008, 06:19 AM	#38
JTStarkiller Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Austin, TX DVD collection:69 Trading Score:17	I thought it was merely okay. Nothing special. Hans' music was definitely the highlight of it.

02-25-2008, 06:43 AM	#40
katharsis Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:SoCal Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:379 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	I remember the movie just as being an ok flick. Got the DVD and since I am going through all my movies to check which ones to keep and which to upgrade to BD I sure will be watching this again soon. Cannot remember it as very moving though.

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