Watch some of his early films from the 80's. He's fantastic, also looks significantly different. A high recommendation would be Legend of the 8 Samurai. Warning / spoiler there is a goofy love scene but I personally like the song that's playing.
You will absolutely love Shogun, streaming on Hulu right now, if you haven’t seen it already. It’s a miniseries based on the book Shogun, written by James Clavell in 1975. The authenticity is next level, to the point where the Japanese dialogue is scripted in 17th Century spoken Japanese. Try entering John Blackthorne faces Lord Toranaga for a taste of it. It’s an amazing scene. Enjoy.
Sanada is the reincarnation of the Samurai. The man is a legend. I ve seen everything he has played in and hes amazing in all. Shogun, his latest work is another masterpiece.
Coming here after watching Shogun finale, and i gotta tell you, it is literally like watching deleted scenes that didn't make the cut. Hiroyuki Sanada is a MASTER class actor. He can just step on screen and you're instantly transported through time. Looking forward to more movies/shows of him!!❤❤
Man, crazy to think that he got type cast so late in his career too. He used to do Kung Fu. He was like Sonny Chiba and Jet Li fused. Nowadays he plays the old grizzled dad. He kind of started getting type cast as an old man Samurai in the early 2000s.
😂 I like your answer because only japanese people will pay attention to a face who soften just a little, this is why you are so hard to read in poker game ! I love japan ! 😘
This is Cruise at his most authentic in an action film. He wasn't just acting here. He was humble enough to take second place to the narrative and be one among equals.
@@theoppenheimerprojects2867 But it makes the character look stupid, no matter how determined and brave he is portrayed. He cops a flogging, but never learns from the previous and changes grip, stance etc, to adapt.
@@hannotnI think the idea was that he kept trying despite being clearly outmatched, he went till his body wouldn’t let him. Proved his determination to eventually learn
@@OwnYourBaldSpot Outmatched to say the least. His character learned to stand toe to toe with some of the finest warriors of all time in a very short time. The samurai started learning from the time they could hold a bokken.
And this was after Tom went on to ruin the Mission: Impossible movies which were supposed to have mysterious cloak and dagger plots and helped turn them into generic action movies. He might still have it in him to let the story speak for itself, but I gather the cult of Scientology and his ego have infected his brain to the point of no return.
Gotta fight for it, from the west they are trying to destroy all of our traditions and claim whites have no culture or traditions. It hard to keep strong and together but it is worth it.
Top 2 or 3 of my all time favorite movie. Lived in Okinawa, Japan while in the Marines in 76-77. Best times of my life. If you get a chance to go to Japan, you will never forget it.
Hiroyuki is an absolutely amazing actor!! I cherished his role in this movie with Tom Cruise!! Theirs is nothing more sophisticated than a Samurai!! These warriors know just how to Deal with their enemies and they do it with such grace and dignity!! Samurai's what's not to love about them!! Great Video and Thanks for Sharing💜🤍💟🤍💜
This movie has so much to teach about redemtion, honor and humbleness. At the end the emperor ask how Katsumoto died, Algren says.. I'll tell you how he lived. Katsumoto to Algren..when I took this from you(his books)you were my enemy. These lines are remarkable for me.
@@lurking0death I respect that! Movies are just a way to tell a story and Hollywood has a way to just entertain and give the ending people hope for. I still rescued some good things out of this movie and it doesn't make me regret the movie.
One of the very few Best Movies Ever in my line-up. Right up there with Last Of The Mohicans, Lincoln, Saving Private Ryan, and a few others. Cruise is a weird guy, but a lot of artistic people are. He's very good at his trade.
The Japanese cast was awesome, their facial expressions at the first fight especially, (proving he 'd never give up a true Bushido). Watch it numerous times, Capt. Ah-roo-gren. Foes to friends. destiny.
Yeah, I was just there, looking at what was unfolding, and thinking to myself that the Japanese guy just wanted to break his spirit and force the "young upstart" to know his place. But no American would give up his freedom, even if it costs him his life. And it was kinda amusing to me to see how frustrating it was for the Japanese guy to keep trying to uphold his family honour by beating the fight out of Tom Cruise's character, and thinking he's finally done his job, and keep seeing signs of resistance, until he finally decided to just strike his sword way out of his reach and leave him exhausted in the mud. It's a very fascinating cultural exchange to watch. Tom Cruise's character probably didn't get why this guy was angry and just wanted to defend himself but wouldn't go down without a fight. And that's just something a Japanese guy wouldn't be used to seeing.
I got the impression the guilt he felt from all the lives he has taken was eating away at him. He wanted to die or atleast be punished for it in some measure. Especially when he's being reminded of that by living with the family of the man he killed.
@@zhouwu I could be totally wrong but that scene also had a feeling of: 'this man who is clearly strong and resilient and never stops coming, is the one who killed your husband'. So by also showing the woman, as you'll notice it pans to her a lot, is being shown that her husband was defeated by a foreign but very clearly strong warrior, and not just killed by a weakling by some fluke or by a lack of skill. So in a weird way, beating the shit out of Tom Cruise's character restores some of the honor of her husband being defeated.
@@iyot1020would have asked to commit Seppuku... a Samurai wouldn't have just done it until he was granted permission. Here it was an anomalous region since he wouldn't ask to do after being captured as a foriegner but by the same token the Shogun wouldn't have granted him permission regardless because of his value as a foriegner.
I love the way in the end, Ujio (Sanada) gives Nathan Algren (Cruise) a "slight" nod. He still doesn't like Algren at all, but gives a small amount of respect. Algren then takes his time and returns a more formal bow, almost to say "thanks" instead of "thank you very much." But his bow in return towards Ujio is only slightly more respectful. The tension between these 2 characters is prevalent during the entire movie, ...even at the end, just before the final battle, Ujio approves of Algren's red armor, but just "nods" him towards Katsumoto. If they became best buds, would have destroyed that tension. Very good directing by Edward Zwick.
Ujio also trusted Algren to save Katsumoto from the residence after he was arrested by Omura, while he could have simply called him a fool. I think the tension was finally released after the village ambush, where Algren saved Hijgen, Taka and the others and fought alongside Katsumoto for the first time. "When I took this from you, you were my enemy" - Katsumoto
Capt. Algren’s resilience to keep on fighting despite being beaten to a pulp in the bokken fight was viewed by the swordsmen as one of the essential traits of a true Samurai warrior.
More like, he's got the willpower and stubborness to be actually worth training... The showing of an essential trait of a Samurai came later (5:40) when, after fighting his instructor to a draw, Algrens eyes don't show pride or elation or anything like that (which would be disrespectful), but he gazes inwards, learning from what has just happened and remembering it so he might improve further.
@@DevSolar I think the message they are going for is that he's not aan who gives up, regardless of his inferior skills, he has the right character at the very least and he wanted to leave that mark on his captures. Strong will and honour are the characteristics I took from it.
I see a lot of comments praising the actors, especially Tom Cruise. Accepted. But with all due respect, this movie wouldn't be what it is and what it was without this soundtrack by Hans Zimmer, this soundtrack is so good it's inexplicable. This soundtrack with this movie is the icing on the cake. I feel really good listening to this song after a stressful day. It's very comforting.
This is the sneakiest soundtrack I have ever heard. You don't even realize it is working on you until about halfway through the movie. It actually triggers the viewer about half a dozen times through the movie. Try watching the movie with the sound off....you'll see.
Hiroyuki Sanada Made so many Samurai and Ninja movies when he was young. One of my faves is called Ninja in the Dragon's Den. Look it up if you haven't seen it, it's pretty good. It's a mix of Ninja and Kung Fu in the vein of Jackie Chan
The comparison is not fair. This movie is from the early 2000s. Back then it had the status of what Shogun has now. Also it is a totally different era. Shogun is during the Sengoku Jidai period. And with a perfectionist like Mr. Sanada, Shogun can only be more authentic than the Last Samurai. But in both cases, the way of the warrior/Samurai are depicted in a respected way.
Great movie. The scene fighting in the rain was so much great acting without much dialog. We knew all the characters were thinking without saying a word.
What amazes me is how quickly the encounter ends. One critical mistake and it's over. "One can always make mistakes but never a fatal mistake"- Don Domenico Clericuzio, The Last Don.
There's a video on TH-cam where a real sensei watches 3 fights and gives his take. He even mentions how a lot of these fights would never last as long as they are portrayed on screen. It's a great video and he gives sanada his props too.
A marvelous scene where everything and everyone is perfect including the children and the woman's acting. The concern reflected on the woman's face is so lovely. It seems the anticipation of Tom Cruise's injury worries her. A silent love for someone.
One of my favorite scenes from one of my favorite movies. I like the scene when Cruise learns how to fight a little better and gets a draw with his tutor.
@@MisterW0lfeThank you for your reply. Although apparently, it appears so, if we look closely, we see that her worried face becomes more nervous when Sanada challenges Tom Cruise to a duel and we know her son is already out of danger. Also, it's evident from some of the previous scenes that despite being her husband's killer, Tom Cruise slowly carves a special place for himself in her heart, perhaps the sympathy a loving woman feels for a helpless person or the impact of Tom Cruise's strong masculine personality works as a catalyst in this case. Anyway, I'm not sure to what extent my observation is true, just a personal expression.
1:00 I love this scene. It's like Capt. Algren knows he's been playing with the beagle puppy but now the Doberman just walked in, and he hasn't eaten yet.
Esta película está llena de las costumbres japonesas de antaño y sobre todo lo mas importante el honor entre enemigos. Honor una palabra pisoteada por los gobiernos del mundo que se traspaso a los pueblos haciendo que se olvidara su significado. En la actualidad cualquiera te traiciona por nada, que pena en lo que nos hemos convertido. 🇨🇱
@@borjadiazrodriguez4314 lo siento pero a ud no le daría rosas ud entiende cierto o su opinión es solo de credo. Lamentable eso yo viví con ellos algo de su cultura. Lo cual no es compatible hasta luego y tenga gran día.
I saw this film many years ago and I think my main motivation to see it back then was to watch Ken Watanabe. It turned out to be way too romantic for me. If I were to see it again, it'd be to watch Hiroyuki Sanada. Turns out that he's far superior as an actor to the two leads.
We can see in this beautiful scene two ways to handle the concept of "honor" : the japanese one, where it's honorable to retire and accept defeat when you have been beaten fair and square, and the european one, where the honor is to keep fighting until you physically can't do it anymore, proving your valor in a fight. Love this movie and the acting from both actors.
4:30 The old man who stands next to the boy is a senior stunt actor for samurai movies since he was a teenager in Japan. He's famous for the "prawn bend" where he would bend backwards like a prawn before he "dies" in a swordfighting scene.
I could watch this 100 times and never get bored. Has so many hidden messages and lessons of life from it that I could write a book on it. The meaning of our life is the battle we have upon ourself every day. We live and die by the sword.
The child actor who fights against Tom Cruise is now an adult & he played a superhero called Kamen Rider in a remake movie of the superhero series from 1971.
The sword in Samurai practice is only a sub-weapon, and the bow and spear are the main weapons (since the 16th century, guns have been the main weapon).
The sword fighting they're doing is a sport, not for battle, in a real sword fight you'd never want to pull away after you make contact, but in movies this break let's the cameras move between the actors for dramatic shots and punctuates the action. So don't be fooled by the fighting in movies. Yes, it's done that way with a reason, but it's not what real samurai swordsmanship looks like. Also, the part where Hiroyuki holds his "blade" to cruise's neck. A real samurai's blade would not be sharp except on the last third. Also pay attention to the armor they're wearing. None of Hiroyuki's strikes would be lethal, in fact they'd probably get him killed in a real battle. The points he should be aiming for are underneath the arms, and the waist. These areas are not protected by gusoku style armor like they wear in this movie. The problem is, even though in reality these strikes are very lethal these areas don't READ as lethal to viewers so, again, for the sake of cinema you are given inaccurate sword fighting.
I mean, if you need a guy to fight with swords in your movie, there's just about nobody better than getting Sanada Hiroyuki to do it. Between this, Mortal Kombat, Rush Hour, countless others. The fact that he's a damn good actor on top of that?
Yes but he was far from accurate. Even the way he held the bokken, no extension and a lot of arm swinging. Good choreography I must say but you can't become a master in just a year of training. I've been training since 1996 and I can't say I'm a master, I'm good but NOT a master. It's easy to pretend to be a master in a movie.
I remember hearing on one of the morning shows that he trained so much his forearms wouldn't fit in his suit sleeves. But the ninja attack scene is still the best fight scene of any movie. Period!
@@kshin6169 ignore him..he just wanted to flex the fact that he's been training since 1996, as if anyone should give a fuck... bitching about cruise "not being a master"...fuck outta here..
@@markgeorge5536 Well Tom is an ACTOR and always takes his roles very seriously, there are very few if any like Cruise out there with his dedication to a role. I've never heard him refer to himself as a master or anything of the like in any role he's played. He always has the utmost respect for the culture, training, and history behind any role he's ever acted in.
It was very subtle. At first she delights in Algren taking a beating. By the end she seems like she wishes he would stay down, mixed with an understanding of why Algren killed Hirotaro.
The last Samurai is one of those movies which you can watch more than 10 times but still feel marvellous everytime you watch it.
Yep. That was my brother who used to watch this movie almost everyday. Dude was obsessed.
True.
That movie was so underrated by some...
Great actors in their prime, definitely a hidden gem of a film. Especially since the release of Shogun.
@@PunkPaine Your brother has a good taste in movies.
And now he plays Lord Toranaga in FX Shogun
Pretty much the same role!
@@Bazookatone1 Yeah no. Completely different charatcers on how they act.
He barely fights there though.
@@Sklouchechihe barely does anything in shogun
@@Ares-pn5ig He was making what we humans like to call a joke
Hiroyuki Sanada is the best sword fighter ever in movies and in real life. Jackie Chan himself said there very few men as good as him.
Watch some of his early films from the 80's. He's fantastic, also looks significantly different. A high recommendation would be Legend of the 8 Samurai. Warning / spoiler there is a goofy love scene but I personally like the song that's playing.
Best of Scorpion ever
G I wonder if he could beat Donnie Yen in a sword fight? 🤔
Trust me there is never an easy fight
@@Natedogg1981 easily, lookup his roots in sword fighting
Sanada is a massively underrated performer deserves more roles
I don't know about underrated. He's one of the most famous Japanese actors in the world.
Now he got one
yeah haha@@Tz3952ii
He's Scorpion
Nah, if he take all those roles that came, we gonna be bored watching him. Less magic.
Loved and miss this era of film making.. the patriot, brave heart, gladiator, the last samurai, etc…
Nowadays, heroes are only depicted in superhero/comic book films, quite sad.
totally agree. These were my childhood ❤
We're now in the era of stupidheroes and stupidvillains (like the deplorable Trump creature).
Troy too
You will absolutely love Shogun, streaming on Hulu right now, if you haven’t seen it already. It’s a miniseries based on the book Shogun, written by James Clavell in 1975. The authenticity is next level, to the point where the Japanese dialogue is scripted in 17th Century spoken Japanese. Try entering John Blackthorne faces Lord Toranaga for a taste of it. It’s an amazing scene. Enjoy.
When I first watched this film all those years ago, it was Sanada that I was mesmerised by. He has this masterful screen presence that draws you in.
Nem se fala, realmente o carisma dele, e contagiante, no papel de Toranaga em Shogun, está incriiivel
Sanada is the reincarnation of the Samurai. The man is a legend. I ve seen everything he has played in and hes amazing in all. Shogun, his latest work is another masterpiece.
Coming here after watching Shogun finale, and i gotta tell you, it is literally like watching deleted scenes that didn't make the cut.
Hiroyuki Sanada is a MASTER class actor. He can just step on screen and you're instantly transported through time.
Looking forward to more movies/shows of him!!❤❤
*The name "Hiroyuki Sanada" alone is enough for any drama and any serial and any movie to become a masterpiece.*
Hiriyuki pretty much always plays the same character, but never gets old playing it.. Even gets better sometimes. My favorite Japanese actor by far..
When you play a type that always needed you're in good shape. Just ask Tommy Lee Jones.
@@celestialnubian yeah, I forgot Tommy's the same all the time, same with jason Statham...
Man, crazy to think that he got type cast so late in his career too. He used to do Kung Fu. He was like Sonny Chiba and Jet Li fused. Nowadays he plays the old grizzled dad. He kind of started getting type cast as an old man Samurai in the early 2000s.
Easily my all time favorite Japanese actor
He's a totally different character in Ninja in the Dragon's Den!
It is simply the best movie Tom Cruise ever made or ever will make. There were no heroes, just men fighting for a way of life.
I agree
Cruise is a racist and a religious fanatic in real life. You need to aim a good deal higher.
STRONGLY disagree. 'Magnolia' is without a doubt Tom Cruise's singular best performance. That is an actor and his craft on full display.
Lol he doesnt make shit hes Just an actor doing what hes told. U realise he has duped millions with scientology right?
Top Gun Maverick :)
真田広之の少しだけ顔が綻んでからの頷き、格好良い
😂 I like your answer because only japanese people will pay attention to a face who soften just a little, this is why you are so hard to read in poker game ! I love japan ! 😘
*Masterpiece.*
*_“The perfect blossom is a rare thing. You could spend your life looking for one, and it would not be a wasted life.”_*
That’s OK, Ujio ended up as the manager of the Osaka Continental.
I've got you bad news... He was murdered by a blind Chinese hitman 😢
@@ruditopoderoso he died an honorable death.
@@ruditopoderoso b❤bbyeDg❤😭😮😢
@@ruditopoderoso a chinese guy named IP man
So glad someone's still here, I gotta laugh from coming back to see this
This is Cruise at his most authentic in an action film. He wasn't just acting here. He was humble enough to take second place to the narrative and be one among equals.
Never thought about it this way. Thank you so much 🙏
@@theoppenheimerprojects2867 But it makes the character look stupid, no matter how determined and brave he is portrayed. He cops a flogging, but never learns from the previous and changes grip, stance etc, to adapt.
@@hannotnI think the idea was that he kept trying despite being clearly outmatched, he went till his body wouldn’t let him. Proved his determination to eventually learn
@@OwnYourBaldSpot Outmatched to say the least. His character learned to stand toe to toe with some of the finest warriors of all time in a very short time. The samurai started learning from the time they could hold a bokken.
And this was after Tom went on to ruin the Mission: Impossible movies which were supposed to have mysterious cloak and dagger plots and helped turn them into generic action movies. He might still have it in him to let the story speak for itself, but I gather the cult of Scientology and his ego have infected his brain to the point of no return.
20年前の作品ですが、この映画は急速に進むグローバル化で私達日本人でさえも忘れかけている大和魂を思い起こさせる素晴らしい映画です。義に生き礼節を重んじることが進歩の足枷となっているような風潮も見られる昨今ですが、この映画が私たちに訴える意味は、ずっと色褪せることはありません。日本人であることの誇りを忘れさせない作品です。
Gotta fight for it, from the west they are trying to destroy all of our traditions and claim whites have no culture or traditions. It hard to keep strong and together but it is worth it.
Takeru Satoh totuși, după umila mea părere, duce măndria japoneză foarte elocvent...Mulțumesc mult. Respect.
むしろ、こういうジャパンの世界売りがグローバル化を進めたんだろうに…
@@robertcristian7152
佐藤健と真田さんとは、格が違い過ぎます❕
何もわかっていらっしゃらない様ですね_-~~
And the control of Ujio is simply extraordinary. To stop at Algren's neck without following all the way through is amazing.
That is why in the movie he is the master of the sword, and the big Japanese guy is the master of Aikido and close combat
Top 2 or 3 of my all time favorite movie. Lived in Okinawa, Japan while in the Marines in 76-77. Best times of my life. If you get a chance to go to Japan, you will never forget it.
Thank you for your service, Marine.
Oui vous les usa avez semer votre grain de désordre
Thats my personnal TOP2 movie just behind Gladiator.
Awesome movies teaching the valors between men.
And the No. 1 movie right now is The Shogun, right?
That head nod from Ujio is so satisfying. It gives me goosebumps everytime.
also the one when Ujio sees him in the armor, and gives it a slight adjustment before nodding in approval
If you look closely he is about to smile but holds it and goes fort he nod.
Algren character finally earns Ujio's respect.
This was my favorite movie by Tom Cruise. He played his character very well
Absolutely
Agreed
Hiroyuki is an absolutely amazing actor!! I cherished his role in this movie with Tom Cruise!! Theirs is nothing more sophisticated than a Samurai!! These warriors know just how to Deal with their enemies and they do it with such grace and dignity!! Samurai's what's not to love about them!! Great Video and Thanks for Sharing💜🤍💟🤍💜
This is one of the best movies I have ever seen .The way you blend into another Culture is with Respect .
A Cinematographic Jewel !
This movie has so much to teach about redemtion, honor and humbleness. At the end the emperor ask how Katsumoto died, Algren says.. I'll tell you how he lived.
Katsumoto to Algren..when I took this from you(his books)you were my enemy. These lines are remarkable for me.
It is the very definition of a Traditional society vs. a Progressive one.
As a combat veteran, I thought this movie was stupid. And I found myself disliking Tom Cruise for portraying so shallow a character.
@@lurking0death I respect that! Movies are just a way to tell a story and Hollywood has a way to just entertain and give the ending people hope for. I still rescued some good things out of this movie and it doesn't make me regret the movie.
if you really want to learn about redemption, honor and humbleness. Study the Bible and the accounts in it.
@@HappyHands. totally agree with you.
Hiroyuki Sanada doesnt need to open his mouth to break the coolness gauge right of the hinges. And Tom Cruise as always gives it all in this movie.
“Break the coolness gauge right off the hinges” lmaooo I’m using that
Sanada is fkn badass, he only says a few words and he totally takes the spotlight
One of the very few Best Movies Ever in my line-up. Right up there with Last Of The Mohicans, Lincoln, Saving Private Ryan, and a few others. Cruise is a weird guy, but a lot of artistic people are. He's very good at his trade.
The Japanese cast was awesome, their facial expressions at the first fight especially, (proving he 'd never give up a true Bushido). Watch it numerous times, Capt. Ah-roo-gren. Foes to friends. destiny.
I just love how the kid is scared, he knows he has no chance, but he does not flinch once. Just great
That first encounter
"You can kill me... but you will never break me"
Yeah, I was just there, looking at what was unfolding, and thinking to myself that the Japanese guy just wanted to break his spirit and force the "young upstart" to know his place. But no American would give up his freedom, even if it costs him his life. And it was kinda amusing to me to see how frustrating it was for the Japanese guy to keep trying to uphold his family honour by beating the fight out of Tom Cruise's character, and thinking he's finally done his job, and keep seeing signs of resistance, until he finally decided to just strike his sword way out of his reach and leave him exhausted in the mud.
It's a very fascinating cultural exchange to watch. Tom Cruise's character probably didn't get why this guy was angry and just wanted to defend himself but wouldn't go down without a fight. And that's just something a Japanese guy wouldn't be used to seeing.
I got the impression the guilt he felt from all the lives he has taken was eating away at him. He wanted to die or atleast be punished for it in some measure. Especially when he's being reminded of that by living with the family of the man he killed.
@@zhouwu
I could be totally wrong but that scene also had a feeling of: 'this man who is clearly strong and resilient and never stops coming, is the one who killed your husband'. So by also showing the woman, as you'll notice it pans to her a lot, is being shown that her husband was defeated by a foreign but very clearly strong warrior, and not just killed by a weakling by some fluke or by a lack of skill. So in a weird way, beating the shit out of Tom Cruise's character restores some of the honor of her husband being defeated.
and thats what he thought the samurai....... the never give up spirit....... because if that was samurai they would have committed suicide already
@@iyot1020would have asked to commit Seppuku... a Samurai wouldn't have just done it until he was granted permission. Here it was an anomalous region since he wouldn't ask to do after being captured as a foriegner but by the same token the Shogun wouldn't have granted him permission regardless because of his value as a foriegner.
I love the way in the end, Ujio (Sanada) gives Nathan Algren (Cruise) a "slight" nod. He still doesn't like Algren at all, but gives a small amount of respect. Algren then takes his time and returns a more formal bow, almost to say "thanks" instead of "thank you very much." But his bow in return towards Ujio is only slightly more respectful. The tension between these 2 characters is prevalent during the entire movie, ...even at the end, just before the final battle, Ujio approves of Algren's red armor, but just "nods" him towards Katsumoto. If they became best buds, would have destroyed that tension. Very good directing by Edward Zwick.
Ujio also trusted Algren to save Katsumoto from the residence after he was arrested by Omura, while he could have simply called him a fool. I think the tension was finally released after the village ambush, where Algren saved Hijgen, Taka and the others and fought alongside Katsumoto for the first time.
"When I took this from you, you were my enemy" - Katsumoto
By far one of the better movies that TC was in...
Absolutely a great movie with many great actors
Capt. Algren’s resilience to keep on fighting despite being beaten to a pulp in the bokken fight was viewed by the swordsmen as one of the essential traits of a true Samurai warrior.
More like, he's got the willpower and stubborness to be actually worth training...
The showing of an essential trait of a Samurai came later (5:40) when, after fighting his instructor to a draw, Algrens eyes don't show pride or elation or anything like that (which would be disrespectful), but he gazes inwards, learning from what has just happened and remembering it so he might improve further.
@@DevSolar A bit more than willpower and stubbornness, e mentality to not give up no matter what, honour which the samurai value.
@@Dante-vf4sd At that point, though, there is no way to tell whether he has a strong will or is just stupid, whether he has honor or is just prideful.
@@DevSolar I think the message they are going for is that he's not aan who gives up, regardless of his inferior skills, he has the right character at the very least and he wanted to leave that mark on his captures. Strong will and honour are the characteristics I took from it.
@@Dante-vf4sd And I don't see honor in stubbornness. At that point Algren was fighting for nothing but his own pride.
Anyone here for Lord Toranaga 😄
Hiroyuki Sanada aged gracefully. It’s like he never grew a day older
He has the best beard of all the Japanese actors.
The nod at 5:55 from Ujio says more than words can convey to Algren
the face of proud of Ujio when Algren (his student) got at his level is priceless... i think most ppl dont realized that
One of my favorite parts of that scene.
You have to be pretty dense and blind not to realize that.
That tiny nod was epic because of who gave it. Great development of the character.
I love the look of amazement at first. "Son of a gun, the barbarian actually tagged me."
I'm always proud, when my apprentices succeed. The purpose of life is learn and then pass it on.
I see a lot of comments praising the actors, especially Tom Cruise. Accepted.
But with all due respect, this movie wouldn't be what it is and what it was without this soundtrack by Hans Zimmer, this soundtrack is so good it's inexplicable. This soundtrack with this movie is the icing on the cake.
I feel really good listening to this song after a stressful day. It's very comforting.
The soundtrack for The Rock are one of my favorites, the movie is a hit or miss depending on who you ask, but that soundtrack always makes me hyped!
This is the sneakiest soundtrack I have ever heard. You don't even realize it is working on you until about halfway through the movie. It actually triggers the viewer about half a dozen times through the movie. Try watching the movie with the sound off....you'll see.
良いシーンだ…今観ても当時の感動が甦える…
That movie is a total gem.
I just love the soundtrack. So very much its own character, adding its own voice. Sublime
Hiroyuki Sanada Made so many Samurai and Ninja movies when he was young. One of my faves is called Ninja in the Dragon's Den. Look it up if you haven't seen it, it's pretty good. It's a mix of Ninja and Kung Fu in the vein of Jackie Chan
Coming from just watching SHOGUN, this feels like a cartoon. Shogun is incredible.
The comparison is not fair. This movie is from the early 2000s. Back then it had the status of what Shogun has now. Also it is a totally different era. Shogun is during the Sengoku Jidai period. And with a perfectionist like Mr. Sanada, Shogun can only be more authentic than the Last Samurai. But in both cases, the way of the warrior/Samurai are depicted in a respected way.
O último samurai e incrível uma lição de vida
ショーグン大ヒットの影響でしょうか？おすすめに出てきたので拝見しました。ありがとうございます。やはり良いですね、この映画。久々に円盤を借りたくなりました。
Great movie. The scene fighting in the rain was so much great acting without much dialog. We knew all the characters were thinking without saying a word.
and the genius of Hiroyuki Sanada.
my favorite movie ! Im watching this once a year like Home Alone every xmas 😂
The simplicity of Japanese culture is so beautiful.
What amazes me is how quickly the encounter ends. One critical mistake and it's over.
"One can always make mistakes but never a fatal mistake"- Don Domenico Clericuzio, The Last Don.
There's a video on TH-cam where a real sensei watches 3 fights and gives his take. He even mentions how a lot of these fights would never last as long as they are portrayed on screen. It's a great video and he gives sanada his props too.
In my top 4 movies of all time!!!!
A marvelous scene where everything and everyone is perfect including the children and the woman's acting. The concern reflected on the woman's face is so lovely. It seems the anticipation of Tom Cruise's injury worries her. A silent love for someone.
One of my favorite scenes from one of my favorite movies. I like the scene when Cruise learns how to fight a little better and gets a draw with his tutor.
I think she was more worried about what he'd do to her son, after all, he did just kill the boy's father a short time ago.
@@MisterW0lfeThank you for your reply. Although apparently, it appears so, if we look closely, we see that her worried face becomes more nervous when Sanada challenges Tom Cruise to a duel and we know her son is already out of danger. Also, it's evident from some of the previous scenes that despite being her husband's killer, Tom Cruise slowly carves a special place for himself in her heart, perhaps the sympathy a loving woman feels for a helpless person or the impact of Tom Cruise's strong masculine personality works as a catalyst in this case. Anyway, I'm not sure to what extent my observation is true, just a personal expression.
@@assamesedictionary2606 Hard times, hard people. Sh accepted that Tom killed her husband in a fair fight and defended her son.
Nothing is perfect my friend. There is always room for improvement!
This dude wished he was dead more than anything else. Yet he stands up every time he falls. God this movie had some serious message.
They did a good job getting quality Japanese actors involved in this. Hiroyuki Sanada was a brilliant choice, as was Ken Watanabe.
Плакал,когда на слова императора рассказать о том, как погиб Кацумото, Алгрен ответил :"Я расскажу вам, как он жил ". Жизнь в каждом вдохе...
ウクライナ侵攻をやめて下さい、 私は世界平和を望んでいます。
Saw this one 3 times in the theaters when it first hit the screen. Great movie.
Oh, my favorite movie of all time! Love everything about it. Beautiful sceens, music, oh, people too!
Toronaga sama was a badass back then, he's a badass now.
Ein Wunderbarer Film, voller Tiefe.
Genauso wie der Film, Der mit dem Wolf tanzt.
1:00 I love this scene. It's like Capt. Algren knows he's been playing with the beagle puppy but now the Doberman just walked in, and he hasn't eaten yet.
Fewer things have surprised me as much as this movie. Hands down one of my all time favorites.
The best Bokken fight is from another Hiroyuki Sanada film "The Twilight Samurai" a must watch.
This is the first time I took notice of this actor. I later found out he was a super talented action star.
It’s so cool that the Samurai now has retired and works selling Mazda cars
Esta película está llena de las costumbres japonesas de antaño y sobre todo lo mas importante el honor entre enemigos.
Honor una palabra pisoteada por los gobiernos del mundo que se traspaso a los pueblos haciendo que se olvidara su significado.
En la actualidad cualquiera te traiciona por nada, que pena en lo que nos hemos convertido. 🇨🇱
Loved your comment from Bharat❤.
We used to have Dharma (Righteousness) in Yudďh (War)
Lealtad y honor son perlas qué a pocos se entregan.
Saludos.
Cualquier tiempo pasado fue peor. Antes era peor que ahora. Y la película es eso, película. Los samurais no eran honorables ni de cerca.
@@borjadiazrodriguez4314 lo siento pero a ud no le daría rosas ud entiende cierto o su opinión es solo de credo.
Lamentable eso yo viví con ellos algo de su cultura.
Lo cual no es compatible hasta luego y tenga gran día.
Sobretodo si vienen ingleses a su pais terminan con rodilleras
I saw this film many years ago and I think my main motivation to see it back then was to watch Ken Watanabe. It turned out to be way too romantic for me. If I were to see it again, it'd be to watch Hiroyuki Sanada. Turns out that he's far superior as an actor to the two leads.
We can see in this beautiful scene two ways to handle the concept of "honor" : the japanese one, where it's honorable to retire and accept defeat when you have been beaten fair and square, and the european one, where the honor is to keep fighting until you physically can't do it anymore, proving your valor in a fight. Love this movie and the acting from both actors.
This movie is an incredible piece of art.
Such a great movie. Amazing actors/actresses, great scenes and writing, and the soundtrack is epic.
To receive a nod of recognition from Sanada-san is a MAJOR compliment. Well done!
Lord Toranaga ❤
4:30 The old man who stands next to the boy is a senior stunt actor for samurai movies since he was a teenager in Japan. He's famous for the "prawn bend" where he would bend backwards like a prawn before he "dies" in a swordfighting scene.
Despite this movie being a historical mess, it's definitely one of my favourites ever!
*2:03** ... that blink of an eye by Sanada to focus the hit and Zimmerman's music in the background.... WOW !!!*
Love that little smile on Higen's face when they tie.
I could watch this 100 times and never get bored. Has so many hidden messages and lessons of life from it that I could write a book on it. The meaning of our life is the battle we have upon ourself every day. We live and die by the sword.
Absolutely terrific movie! Cruise has had some good ones; I think this was his best! Great story!
Tom Cruise deserved an Oscar for this role.
I was there. Was picking up a new PS2 at the time and saw the white man get clapped by the Samurai. Was epic
Mr. Sanada is a master at everything. He's simply magnificent!!!!
one of my favorite movies of all time!
Ah yes my favorite movie: GLADIATOR
The child actor who fights against Tom Cruise is now an adult & he played a superhero called Kamen Rider in a remake movie of the superhero series from 1971.
The sword in Samurai practice is only a sub-weapon, and the bow and spear are the main weapons (since the 16th century, guns have been the main weapon).
The sword fighting they're doing is a sport, not for battle, in a real sword fight you'd never want to pull away after you make contact, but in movies this break let's the cameras move between the actors for dramatic shots and punctuates the action. So don't be fooled by the fighting in movies. Yes, it's done that way with a reason, but it's not what real samurai swordsmanship looks like.
Also, the part where Hiroyuki holds his "blade" to cruise's neck. A real samurai's blade would not be sharp except on the last third. Also pay attention to the armor they're wearing. None of Hiroyuki's strikes would be lethal, in fact they'd probably get him killed in a real battle. The points he should be aiming for are underneath the arms, and the waist. These areas are not protected by gusoku style armor like they wear in this movie. The problem is, even though in reality these strikes are very lethal these areas don't READ as lethal to viewers so, again, for the sake of cinema you are given inaccurate sword fighting.
Hiroyuki Sanada will forever be my hero. The action hero of my childhood. Him and Sonny Chiba are the best combo.
You can tell that Sanada is a swordsman with the way he spins and holds his sword. So smooth and in control.
Any #Shogun fans?
You know things get serious when flutes kick in.
Before Anjin, there was Tom Cruise
I mean, if you need a guy to fight with swords in your movie, there's just about nobody better than getting Sanada Hiroyuki to do it. Between this, Mortal Kombat, Rush Hour, countless others. The fact that he's a damn good actor on top of that?
You skipped the kid telling him not to mind his enemy, only himself. That's a huge deal for the draw. Remove the fear and doubt.... that's how you win
Cruise trained very hard to be accurate in sword manipulation for this film.
Yes but he was far from accurate. Even the way he held the bokken, no extension and a lot of arm swinging. Good choreography I must say but you can't become a master in just a year of training. I've been training since 1996 and I can't say I'm a master, I'm good but NOT a master. It's easy to pretend to be a master in a movie.
I remember hearing on one of the morning shows that he trained so much his forearms wouldn't fit in his suit sleeves. But the ninja attack scene is still the best fight scene of any movie. Period!
@@kshin6169 - Yes, a very well choreographed movie fight scene.
@@kshin6169 ignore him..he just wanted to flex the fact that he's been training since 1996, as if anyone should give a fuck... bitching about cruise "not being a master"...fuck outta here..
@@markgeorge5536 Well Tom is an ACTOR and always takes his roles very seriously, there are very few if any like Cruise out there with his dedication to a role. I've never heard him refer to himself as a master or anything of the like in any role he's played. He always has the utmost respect for the culture, training, and history behind any role he's ever acted in.
Nothing feels better than an Oak bokken across the temple. Ouch!😮
Hiroyuki sanada is just outstanding ...his sword skilss are truly amazing
Dude tied Scorpion in Mortal Kombat 🤣
Thats honestly the difference between someone that has a sword and someone thats trained with one.
この作品のパンフレットや、写真等、どうすれば手に入りますか？
是非欲しいです💝
wow, no matter how many times I've seen this particular Bokken scene, it's still like a spiritual kind of encounter...😯
Hiro has been awesome for years. The Hiro stare down goes right through you.
3:55 Blooper, guy behind disappear and reappear.
To quote the late great Paul Mooney, " They gunna make a move called 'The Last Nigga on Earth' starring Tom Cruise."
3:27 The lady was upset because shes the one who will have to clean the mud off his clothes and him xD
It was very subtle. At first she delights in Algren taking a beating. By the end she seems like she wishes he would stay down, mixed with an understanding of why Algren killed Hirotaro.
Pena ele ser mais velho no momento que produziram Shogun, ele cairia perfeitamente no papel do Angin bem melhor do ator que o fez, disparado
Muchas gracias muchas gracias
Hermosa parte
Saludos
The last Samurai vs The 47 Ronin : KR vs TC