@swoddy Tom I thought of that as well, but I'm not sure if Higen thought about that in this very moment. I like the idea that he acted impulsive and not calculating since he's a boy who experienced true violence and killing for the first time
In my mind, I was thinking that he is a samurai, young, but still a samurai. He has been training to become one since he was born. I thought his act to grab his fathers sword was to protect his Lord.
One of the best things about this whole scene is that Tom Cruise isn't a lethal expert. There is a definite struggle to hold his own, especially in the beginning when he is unclear about what he is fighting.
Yeah, I noticed and liked that as well. He shows off his new training several times but also gets nearly killed several more times and requires either help or time for a new strategy to win
This is the biggest misconception about this movie. Algren IS lethal, and is absolutely meant to be so from the very beginning. The dude is a decorated Civil War and Indian Wars veteran, IE he is a very seasoned soldier. His struggle is that his background is cavalry and is not used to fighting on foot, is using a weapon he's not used to, and is a drunk suffering from pretty heavy PTSD for the first half of the film. In the first battle he's shown wrecking house before his horse gets taken out from underneath him, and chances are that he's most likely a much better horseman than most of Katsumoto's men.
some of thise movies are really over the top, they're awesome but kinda unrealsitic. This is too, but it feels real you, its a good mix wiht cinematics and some grounded realism, also costume and all that stuff is superb in this movie. I like the story too which adds to the fighting.
Michael Mixon I am part of the Samurai family so I know that my ancestors killed the Ninjas and I am part of the Samurai family because I am an Okuma and we Japanese have history so I am part of the Samurai family and I honor my ancestors the Samurais and I make them proud as a Japanese person that honors my ancestors the Samurais so Samurais are my ancestors
Does anyone else feel deep sorrow at seeing the masked performer die. Dude is just entertaining a crowd with a warrior on stage with him, goofing around, suddenly his entire existence is over.
I love that the ninjas look like they're winning at first. A neck snap from behind, ambush with arrows, one guy gets an unexpected claw to the face, another a thrown star to the throat, another one gets taken down with some sort of thrown rope thingy from behind...then the element of surprise is over, their tricks stop taking the samurais by surprise and suddenly they start losing because it becomes a straight up fight. A great depiction of both types of fighters.
A Ninja, even a Master Ninja is an Ambush Predator (so to speak) - Every last dirty "trick" in the book..? is used by them. For a Ninja, Honor only exists in the completion of their task - Otherwise..? It's Anything Goes. Samurai on the other hand..? Are THE Apex Predator - They are literal Weapons of War. In a straight fight (if such even exists for a Ninja) count on the Ninja being slaughtered. Ninjas are NOT designed for open warfare. Samurai..? *LIVE* for it.
@@Sidragrosm Read this: Humiliated and furious, Oda Nobuo decided to attack Iga immediately in an all-out assault. His *ten to twelve thousand warriors* (10,000 to 12,000 samurai) launched a three-pronged attack over the major mountain passes in eastern Iga in September 1579. They converged on Iseji village, where the 4,000 to 5,000 Iga warriors lay in wait. As soon as Nobuo's forces had entered the valley, *Iga fighters attacked from the front* , while other forces cut off the passes to block the Oda army's retreat. From the cover, the Iga ninja shot Nobuo's warriors with firearms and bows, then closed to finish them off with swords and spears. Fog and rain descended, leaving the Oda samurai bewildered. Nobuo's army disintegrated - some killed by friendly fire, some committing seppuku, and thousands falling to the Iga forces. As historian Stephen Turnbull points out, this was "one of the most dramatic triumphs of unconventional warfare over traditional samurai tactics in the whole of Japanese history." Oda Nobuo escaped the slaughter but was roundly chastised by his father for the fiasco. Nobunaga noted that his son has failed to hire any ninja of his own to spy out the enemy's position and strength. "Get shinobi (ninja)... This one action alone will gain you a victory."
@@AnimalsandInfotainmentTube You said it (or rather, quoted it) yourself - "Unconventional Warfare." But then, many a son behave stupidly trying to impress their fathers (VERY few Sons ever escape the shadow of such Fathers, after all). Beyond that..? The Iga Ninja are INFAMOUS. Moreover, The leader of the Iga (can't recall who that was at that point) doubtless knew his enemy and baited him - The Elder Oda would have been (and History bears this out) FAR more calculating - He certainly wouldn't have let his pride get the better of him. But what was "True" in the 16th Century, wouldn't ~exactly~ apply in the 18th Century. But your point is *very* well made. Shah Mat.
@@AnimalsandInfotainmentTube More skilled..? Not ~exactly,~ no. They DO have more options in terms of weapons & tactics, as many of said options fly in the face of the Samurai's code of Bushido. Or, in the words of the Original Uber-Space Ninja Darth Revan: " *Honor is a Fool's Prize. Glory is of no use to the dead.* " A sentiment every last Ninja doubtless lives by. (Ironically, this was also true of Miyamoto Mushahsi, who tended to go into battle wearing neutral colors...)
InformantⓋ According to Iga Museum's demonstration, they'll try to minimize combat intensity as low as possible, sometimes even avoid fighting completely, basically feudal Japan CIA (Which is available for hire). Plus guerrilla warfare means get the enemy into the place where you have a full advantage (shadow for ninja's case).
I'm Japanese and the most incredible thing about this movie is that Ken Watanabe, who played Katsumoto, was 43 years old at the time. I still can't believe it.
Bara Thrum, absolutely! I think this is his best ever movie, and certainly Tom Cruises best! It was well done in every respect, even how long it took for Algren to realize the difference in fighting techniques and learn thier ways, and earning the respect of those around him as the movie progresses! Just a great film!
@@MizanQistina No, he's not the Shogun. The Shogun was the military head of Japan in the Samurai period, the ruler. Katsumoto was never ruler of Japan, hence his deference to the Emperor. He was a Daimyo, nothing more.
Recently rewatched this. When i was a kid it was only an action scene but it hits differently as an adult. The samurai followed a strict life of daily training and meditation but a sneak attack killed plenty of those who were unprepared and even when they prepared, a rifle on the hands of a decently trained farmer will beat a veteran samurai. It was truly the death of the old way of life. I found myself tearing up at the gatling gun scene.
Samurai adapted very quickly to firearms, and adopted them in place of bows, which until then had been their primary weapon. I doubt a farmer would have it quite as easy as one might think.
youre acting like the ninjas are a bunch of paid street thugs. the ninjas are also well trained, probably better trained than the samurai they are facing. probably even former samurai.
Many Ninja were former samurai and they DID take part in actual real life historical battles in Japanese history. The ninjas specialized in covert missions but could be used effectively to harass the enemy with guerrilla warfare type tactics, such as ambushes, of which many samurai were not familiar with or prepared for. Ninjas were a specially trained group of spies and assassins but also MERCENARIES. The functions of the ninja included espionage, sabotage, infiltration, assassination, and open combat in certain situations. The Koga Ninja were noted to have taken part in many battles during the warring states period of Japan. So, the battle scenario being presented in this film is really not as far fetched as many here seem to think.
I'm agree with you.And i'd like to add that i don't think Ninja were always mercenaries(i know you didn't say that but it's a precision).Sometimes they were at the service of a lord and were loyals.Some acess to samurai rank as a reward for their good service.
Eριcα/Pяιηcεss/Кетрін very true, however originally before being seen as usefull by the fuedal lords, The Ninja were originally Farmers and peasents who grew tired of being abused and oppressed by the Shogun's main elite guard. Many of their teachings, from combat to spiritual awareness and meditation stem from esoteric bhuddist Sects such as Shugendo. Many of those handsigns are mudras and mantra for meditation from such sect. Kugi-in and Kuju-kiri....you see this in Naruto allot (except Naruto is not a very good "ninja" anime....they are more like battle mages) it wasnt until the Tokugawa that the Ninja and Ninjitsu became a tool for the Warlords....
One thing in particular I like about this scene his how the two ninjas confronting matsumoto are hissing like snakes, imagine how intimidating it would be. Everything bout this scene is awesome !
idk how certain are you that came from them and not the scene.. i mean, were people playing the drums in the background too ?? it was a party after all
Out of ALL the crazy action here, is a point I find most endearing: Katsumoto, for all his grand reputation and solid, established authority, allowed himself to be a point of humor and fun in a play. And it worked to expand his role culturally. He wasnt afraid of fun and mockery, and actually joined in on the silly shenanigans. THAT is the mark of a true, confident leader. i would have followed him too after this.
That chant at the end! What a glorious exhilaration that must be to fend off a surprise attack on your village and to have your surviving comrades shout out in victory. This movie definitely still holds up.
I still regard this as one of the finest films I've ever seen. The evolution of every character in this movie....every character... is amazing to watch. Even those with little screen time. All of it set to the real backdrop of the industrial and cultural revolutions in a turn of the century Japan. And masterfully scored by Hanz Zimmer... nothing in this film is not enjoyable
At 3:18 when the boy takes the sword really lifts emotions even higher in this already remarkable scene. Great movie to own on DVD and watch it again and again.
The first time he’s handled a real weapon since his time at camp, and he used it to defend the Samurai and their families. That’s why Katsumoto had the look he did at the end.
@@lordofrubies8508 Sad truth 😪. Aging sucks. But at least I can enjoy the movie. And so can you. Unfortunately Hollywood doesn't make these movies anymore. Went woke and are now going broke. Eventually they will right the ship to survive. Will take time PS. Twilight Samurai is a excellent movie that delves into this time period. The Samurai losing their privileged status is discussed a bit. I recommend this movie highly if you haven't seen it
@@Sorter_123 Wary. He knows his target is more dangerous than any other foe. But whoever sent them miscalculated- they didn't realize how much Algren had learned, was still learning, or how loyal to his new friends/former captors he'd become.
The choreography, as it should, is a storytelling device itself. Ujio, a master swordsman among professional swordsmen, moves with absolute artistry - yet the artistry isn't flamboyant, it remains completely efficient. Algren, though not nearly as skilled, displays uncanny ingenuity and an ability to adapt, however he reaches his zenith when he joins Katsumoto. The two synergize perfectly with each other, as if some higher power had destined them to fight side-by-side.
This fight is so well choreographed. Not too many spliced scenes and fast/slow parts that give you a chance to breathe it in. And the last yell at the end is perfection
The best part is after Algren rushes in and takes out one of two ninjas facing Katsumoto, and two others rush in. Algren has to take an odd man at Katsumoto's back, but get into the two again facing Kastsumoto; he relies both his skill and that of Katsumoto, going under a pending blade strike/stirike, to the come and attackalong with Katsumoto. That's part of the reason, I think, Katsumoto stares at Algren at the end of the battlle - like, dude, that was a 10/10 move to save my ass!
This has to be one of the best choreographed sword fight scenes in cinematic history. But for real, think about how much time they had to spend to plan all of this. The fact that it looks so natural, so matter-of-fact (but so fooooking intimidating and scary) without trying is a testament to the incredible choreographer.
3:44 So beautifully directed and composed. After such a long and enduring battle, the film and score take a short time to breathe whilst maintaining its adrenaline-filled tension. Then Cruise enters the scene to bring the fight back to life, with Hans' epic score to accompany it.
3:57 - SUPREME skill when Katsumoto uses Mumyou Ryu (the no-spin or half-spin throw) w/his wakizashi into that mercenary's back. For those of you know are interested it is a Japanese style of throwing straight objects instinctively without much rotation.. Works with things like knives, forks, pens, screwdrivers, scissors even... and if you're strong enough shorter blades.
I was so pumped after seeing this scene the first time in the cinema! Love the still with Katsumoto holding the two ⚔️ and the resulting stand-off. Also, when the ninjas keep appearing in pairs to fight. Just awesome.
Morale is no joke. My former boxing coach told me that you always gotta have heart because no matter how fast or strong you are, if you dont have that heart and bravery to have hope in surviving a fight, if things go outside of your expectation, you'd lose. When these samurai acted as one and defended each other rather than just themselves and when it was over, you could hear that strength of spirit and heart in their yell it sends goddamn goosebumps man. It feels like the battle of thermopylae in 300 or the fight in the beach of troy when achilles was in the phallanx leading forward without fear! It sounds corny and looks epic but seriously, in life, you don't realize it but when you grind for the better with the mindset of a warrior and treat work, studies, and everything as a fight and you wake up everyday to face it bravely--Kudos to you friend! You may not kill another man in the fight of the blades but you are killin life itself by grinding for the better and even for others! OSU!
General Pepe Pinochet Oh, there's this Japanese guy who's a bit err, fatty, and he seems like a very rich guy. He also commands the American army above the colonel. He's wearing black clothes and a small boll hat. Is that the one you meant?
This is the only movie that I saw that the legendary rivalry of ninjas and samurais are being portrayed....I'm love ninjas but I'm a samurai warrior....
They didn't have any legendary rivalry though. Samurai were warriors and ninjas were spies. Wars were fought between clans which could have both on their side and they could fight each other. Even in the movie, the war is between Katsumoto and his last samurais and Omura the businessman pushing for westernization. Tom Cruise's character is initially hired by Omura to fight against Katsumoto, then is captured and joins him. The ninjas in this scene were hired by Omura to assassinate Katsumoto as he is an obstacle against his westernization plans.
We must give credit to the young boy, he pulled up his father sword to defend the one man that killed him 💯 also how the boy is able to handle the sword is commendable, he fought bravely.👏
Cruise did so well here to hold up with the lead Japanese actors, all of whom have many years experience in acting in Samurai dramas. Those swords are beautiful but chilling; have handled quite a few firearms none came close to the feeling of holding an instrument of death as a katana.
I believe that at the very end of this sequence Katsumoto fully understood his tiger vision. His sparing of the war prisoner's life eventually saved himself's.
Great scene. From Ujio, Nakao and "Bob" tearing things up outside, to Algren trying desperately to find his feet, before joining Katsumoto, and that final shout from Ujio and the responding blast from the victorious Samurai. Tingles.
3:21 Very small gesture but kind of funny irony of having to look at his father's armor as if I'm about to save the man that killed you. Serious thoughts very brave boy/ respectful boy mind(maybe): Dad lend me your strength and apologies I'm taking your sword for something I HAVE to do.
They need to make an RPG game with an eastern theme. The warrior class can be your samurai, rogue class are ninjas, cleric/paladin class are monks and sorcerers will be sorcerers. That would be awesome.
Too right mate, too right. If you choose the path of the ninja too, the stealth should be extremely important like it was in Tenchu 1-3, the only real ninja game. Not like the stealth in The Elder Scrolls or other RPG's which is pretty weak in comparison. I could imagine taking missions from your master, then choosing your gear and tackling the mission however you want, and you've got a huge world, maybe the size of GTA 5, all themed in 16th century Japan, every city and region has its own feel and character (no repeated building spamming like most open-world games). That'd be MY kinda game. I could go on and on. Me and my mate have had this convo so many times lol.
Damn this movie ages like a fine wine, time to rewatch it
One of the best movies ever made.
One of the best samurai movie...... and the background music takes it to another level
Agree. Definitely one of my favorite films of the 2000s.
every years, during xmas holidays, I watch this movie, it's almost time
Paolo Berti The music is one of the best parts
4:22 they all leveled up
😂😂Best line ever
It was @4:21
*DING*
All those kills- thats a lot of xps lll
*I've defeated an officer*
Just imagine a boy picking up his fathers sword to protect the man who killed his father.
There are lots of these insights, that's one of the reasons i love this movie
@swoddy Tom I thought of that as well, but I'm not sure if Higen thought about that in this very moment. I like the idea that he acted impulsive and not calculating since he's a boy who experienced true violence and killing for the first time
Deep
In my mind, I was thinking that he is a samurai, young, but still a samurai. He has been training to become one since he was born. I thought his act to grab his fathers sword was to protect his Lord.
Samurai boys started learning at the age of 7.
One of the best things about this whole scene is that Tom Cruise isn't a lethal expert. There is a definite struggle to hold his own, especially in the beginning when he is unclear about what he is fighting.
Yeah, I noticed and liked that as well. He shows off his new training several times but also gets nearly killed several more times and requires either help or time for a new strategy to win
David Tryon
Defo. That table helped him. He was using improvisation.
wow everyone got a thumbs up..good eye.
This is the biggest misconception about this movie. Algren IS lethal, and is absolutely meant to be so from the very beginning. The dude is a decorated Civil War and Indian Wars veteran, IE he is a very seasoned soldier. His struggle is that his background is cavalry and is not used to fighting on foot, is using a weapon he's not used to, and is a drunk suffering from pretty heavy PTSD for the first half of the film. In the first battle he's shown wrecking house before his horse gets taken out from underneath him, and chances are that he's most likely a much better horseman than most of Katsumoto's men.
@@davidtryon6157
Seems legit if you are a rookie. I hate movies that make a rookie be all of a sudden a bad ass.
Goosebumps when they screamed the winning shout
VALAR MORGHULIS Roar out loud to break their spirits!
I get so hyped when I hear it too.
Simply an amazing scene
It was pretty much the Samurai equivalent of "Clear!"
They are cool, super cool
The fight scenes choreography were incredible in this movie! One of my top ten movies of all time. Not just for the fight scenes.
"Top ten"? are u for real?
some of thise movies are really over the top, they're awesome but kinda unrealsitic. This is too, but it feels real you, its a good mix wiht cinematics and some grounded realism, also costume and all that stuff is superb in this movie. I like the story too which adds to the fighting.
Michael Mixon I am part of the Samurai family so I know that my ancestors killed the Ninjas and I am part of the Samurai family because I am an Okuma and we Japanese have history so I am part of the Samurai family and I honor my ancestors the Samurais and I make them proud as a Japanese person that honors my ancestors the Samurais so Samurais are my ancestors
What the name of this movie
Yogesh Khatore The last samurai
Does anyone else feel deep sorrow at seeing the masked performer die. Dude is just entertaining a crowd with a warrior on stage with him, goofing around, suddenly his entire existence is over.
Definitely worse than the audience throwing fruit
@Ken B it was his duty to protect his Lord he died with honor besides he didn't know\
That is tragic AF.
Ken B plz some1 the black guy as a ninja and no that was not makeup.
His performance was killer.
I love that the ninjas look like they're winning at first. A neck snap from behind, ambush with arrows, one guy gets an unexpected claw to the face, another a thrown star to the throat, another one gets taken down with some sort of thrown rope thingy from behind...then the element of surprise is over, their tricks stop taking the samurais by surprise and suddenly they start losing because it becomes a straight up fight. A great depiction of both types of fighters.
A Ninja, even a Master Ninja is an Ambush Predator (so to speak) - Every last dirty "trick" in the book..? is used by them. For a Ninja, Honor only exists in the completion of their task - Otherwise..? It's Anything Goes.
Samurai on the other hand..? Are THE Apex Predator - They are literal Weapons of War. In a straight fight (if such even exists for a Ninja) count on the Ninja being slaughtered. Ninjas are NOT designed for open warfare. Samurai..? *LIVE* for it.
@@Sidragrosm
Read this:
Humiliated and furious, Oda Nobuo decided to attack Iga immediately in an all-out assault. His *ten to twelve thousand warriors* (10,000 to 12,000 samurai) launched a three-pronged attack over the major mountain passes in eastern Iga in September 1579. They converged on Iseji village, where the 4,000 to 5,000 Iga warriors lay in wait.
As soon as Nobuo's forces had entered the valley, *Iga fighters attacked from the front* , while other forces cut off the passes to block the Oda army's retreat. From the cover, the Iga ninja shot Nobuo's warriors with firearms and bows, then closed to finish them off with swords and spears. Fog and rain descended, leaving the Oda samurai bewildered. Nobuo's army disintegrated - some killed by friendly fire, some committing seppuku, and thousands falling to the Iga forces. As historian Stephen Turnbull points out, this was "one of the most dramatic triumphs of unconventional warfare over traditional samurai tactics in the whole of Japanese history."
Oda Nobuo escaped the slaughter but was roundly chastised by his father for the fiasco. Nobunaga noted that his son has failed to hire any ninja of his own to spy out the enemy's position and strength. "Get shinobi (ninja)... This one action alone will gain you a victory."
@@AnimalsandInfotainmentTube You said it (or rather, quoted it) yourself - "Unconventional Warfare." But then, many a son behave stupidly trying to impress their fathers (VERY few Sons ever escape the shadow of such Fathers, after all).
Beyond that..? The Iga Ninja are INFAMOUS. Moreover, The leader of the Iga (can't recall who that was at that point) doubtless knew his enemy and baited him - The Elder Oda would have been (and History bears this out) FAR more calculating - He certainly wouldn't have let his pride get the better of him. But what was "True" in the 16th Century, wouldn't ~exactly~ apply in the 18th Century.
But your point is *very* well made.
Shah Mat.
@@Sidragrosm Ok. But yes, a ninja is more skilled than a samurai.
@@AnimalsandInfotainmentTube More skilled..? Not ~exactly,~ no. They DO have more options in terms of weapons & tactics, as many of said options fly in the face of the Samurai's code of Bushido. Or, in the words of the Original Uber-Space Ninja Darth Revan: " *Honor is a Fool's Prize. Glory is of no use to the dead.* "
A sentiment every last Ninja doubtless lives by. (Ironically, this was also true of Miyamoto Mushahsi, who tended to go into battle wearing neutral colors...)
And that's why Ninjas should stay in the shadow. This is what happen when they don't.
Nah, the did a lot of night raids and guerrilla warfare. Hit and run and such.
InformantⓋ According to Iga Museum's demonstration, they'll try to minimize combat intensity as low as possible, sometimes even avoid fighting completely, basically feudal Japan CIA (Which is available for hire). Plus guerrilla warfare means get the enemy into the place where you have a full advantage (shadow for ninja's case).
You're absolutely right.
What happenes when they don't throw a Shakure Bomb on the ground or Dont hit them with Blunderbuss shots
The only part where they were in the shadows was when that one ninja made an entrance by snapping that dudes neck
Most painful kill shot goes to:
2:46 table shot to the shin
Lmao
Definitely!
Jackie Chan wouldn't need a sword at all if he had that table.
Table shot to the shins, then an arm break, absolutely wrecked lol.
I think his shin have amor plate or thick boots so oooffff.
I'm Japanese and the most incredible thing about this movie is that Ken Watanabe, who played Katsumoto, was 43 years old at the time. I still can't believe it.
He looks 53 though
Hiroyuki Sanada is a boss. No matter how many times I watch this movie (or any other movie where he shows his samurai skills) I'm still so amazed.
Yep, he's like a human Doberman.
Agree. His ninja skills are also amazing in the "Ninja in the Dragon's Den".
Bara Thrum, absolutely! I think this is his best ever movie, and certainly Tom Cruises best! It was well done in every respect, even how long it took for Algren to realize the difference in fighting techniques and learn thier ways, and earning the respect of those around him as the movie progresses! Just a great film!
The only sad thing is he's getting old. There's just so many more roles he could play and it would be perfect.
@@kellymeggison9418 *realiSe
The ninjas were suppose to assassinate the shogun. When the crossbow
missed, they were like "Fuck it! Plan B! ATTTTAAAAAAACK!"
he's not a shogun
He's the last shogun
@@comeonmate3743 No he's not. Katsumoto would be the equivalent of a Daimyo, the leader of his respective clan.
@@bobpage6597 He is the shogun and a daimyo.
@@MizanQistina No, he's not the Shogun. The Shogun was the military head of Japan in the Samurai period, the ruler. Katsumoto was never ruler of Japan, hence his deference to the Emperor. He was a Daimyo, nothing more.
Bob's the real MVP...
Yep !! That slice tho , katana on the neck then salami chop !
Old warriors got old for a reason....Bob was a badass.
Beware the old man in a profession where the good die young.
Who is bob? Ujio is bob or?
Seyit A ho watch the movie dude
Recently rewatched this. When i was a kid it was only an action scene but it hits differently as an adult. The samurai followed a strict life of daily training and meditation but a sneak attack killed plenty of those who were unprepared and even when they prepared, a rifle on the hands of a decently trained farmer will beat a veteran samurai. It was truly the death of the old way of life. I found myself tearing up at the gatling gun scene.
Samurai adapted very quickly to firearms, and adopted them in place of bows, which until then had been their primary weapon.
I doubt a farmer would have it quite as easy as one might think.
i dont think the musket on the hands of the decently trained farmer will beat the samurai…
to begin with the samurai would also be using the musket 😂
youre acting like the ninjas are a bunch of paid street thugs. the ninjas are also well trained, probably better trained than the samurai they are facing. probably even former samurai.
@@bardgold4553 Naruto vs Himura. Yanks got no clue about nipponz
4:20 Is one of the most bad ass war cries I've ever heard in a film
420
*nice*
They excited because they level up
"Minagaroshi da!!" = We killed them all!!!
@@DiegoBoss_ thank you. Always wanted to know what Ujio shouted
Up there, yes
Many Ninja were former samurai and they DID take part in actual real life historical battles in Japanese history.
The ninjas specialized in covert missions but could be used effectively to harass the enemy with guerrilla warfare type tactics, such as ambushes, of which many samurai were not familiar with or prepared for.
Ninjas were a specially trained group of spies and assassins but also MERCENARIES. The functions of the ninja included espionage, sabotage, infiltration, assassination, and open combat in certain situations.
The Koga Ninja were noted to have taken part in many battles during the warring states period of Japan. So, the battle scenario being presented in this film is really not as far fetched as many here seem to think.
I'm agree with you.And i'd like to add that i don't think Ninja were always mercenaries(i know you didn't say that but it's a precision).Sometimes they were at the service of a lord and were loyals.Some acess to samurai rank as a reward for their good service.
I knew Ninja were spies and assasins but didn't know they fought in actual battles do you know in which battles they fought please let me know
Kaneda Shotaro only in folkore
Eριcα/Pяιηcεss/Кетрін very true, however originally before being seen as usefull by the fuedal lords, The Ninja were originally Farmers and peasents who grew tired of being abused and oppressed by the Shogun's main elite guard. Many of their teachings, from combat to spiritual awareness and meditation stem from esoteric bhuddist Sects such as Shugendo. Many of those handsigns are mudras and mantra for meditation from such sect. Kugi-in and Kuju-kiri....you see this in Naruto allot (except Naruto is not a very good "ninja" anime....they are more like battle mages) it wasnt until the Tokugawa that the Ninja and Ninjitsu became a tool for the Warlords....
Eριcα/Pяιηcεss/Кетрін I learned this after watching _The Wolverine_. Knowledge comes in unexpected ways...
One thing in particular I like about this scene his how the two ninjas confronting matsumoto are hissing like snakes, imagine how intimidating it would be. Everything bout this scene is awesome !
I assume is one their Shinobi technique in using animal spirit.. Like a yokai?
And then algren runs in and BOOM it's on
idk how certain are you that came from them and not the scene.. i mean, were people playing the drums in the background too ?? it was a party after all
Katsumoto
I noticed their bulging eyes which was kind of strange to me
Out of ALL the crazy action here, is a point I find most endearing: Katsumoto, for all his grand reputation and solid, established authority, allowed himself to be a point of humor and fun in a play. And it worked to expand his role culturally. He wasnt afraid of fun and mockery, and actually joined in on the silly shenanigans.
THAT is the mark of a true, confident leader. i would have followed him too after this.
That chant at the end! What a glorious exhilaration that must be to fend off a surprise attack on your village and to have your surviving comrades shout out in victory. This movie definitely still holds up.
I still regard this as one of the finest films I've ever seen. The evolution of every character in this movie....every character... is amazing to watch. Even those with little screen time. All of it set to the real backdrop of the industrial and cultural revolutions in a turn of the century Japan. And masterfully scored by Hanz Zimmer... nothing in this film is not enjoyable
Amen Jeffrey. Best movie I've ever seen
At 3:18 when the boy takes the sword really lifts emotions even higher in this already remarkable scene. Great movie to own on DVD and watch it again and again.
That boy would have died in real life
侍の「初陣」は大体１３～１４歳ぐらいであり、
負ければ首をはねられましたからね…
@@patrickmontone2888 Kid got lucky
What I liked about that part was that even in all of that chaos, the kid bowed when he grabbed the sword.
keats182
Yeah, great detail. Well noted. Subtle.
The victory yell gives me chills everytime
The first time he’s handled a real weapon since his time at camp, and he used it to defend the Samurai and their families. That’s why Katsumoto had the look he did at the end.
2024 now. This fight scene is still good 21 years later. No CGI needed. But sadly I have aged. Woe to time.
Ain’t that the truth, friend.
@@lordofrubies8508 Sad truth 😪. Aging sucks. But at least I can enjoy the movie. And so can you.
Unfortunately Hollywood doesn't make these movies anymore. Went woke and are now going broke. Eventually they will right the ship to survive. Will take time
PS. Twilight Samurai is a excellent movie that delves into this time period. The Samurai losing their privileged status is discussed a bit. I recommend this movie highly if you haven't seen it
@@paulstone3590 i have not actually seen that, but i will now. Thanks for the recommendation, friend.
@@lordofrubies8508 No problem. You will enjoy it. It's beautifully done.
The victory cry at the end of this scene gives me goosebumps everytime
3:48 I always loved how intense that second ninja's eyes were.
Goodness , i was just thinking the same freaking thing a second ago 😳
@@Sorter_123 Wary. He knows his target is more dangerous than any other foe. But whoever sent them miscalculated- they didn't realize how much Algren had learned, was still learning, or how loyal to his new friends/former captors he'd become.
@@danielstephens1185 thank you 😊
The choreography, as it should, is a storytelling device itself. Ujio, a master swordsman among professional swordsmen, moves with absolute artistry - yet the artistry isn't flamboyant, it remains completely efficient. Algren, though not nearly as skilled, displays uncanny ingenuity and an ability to adapt, however he reaches his zenith when he joins Katsumoto. The two synergize perfectly with each other, as if some higher power had destined them to fight side-by-side.
*synergiSe
1:24
Shogun 2: ASSASSINATION FAILED
AGENT EXCECUTED
Yeah exactly but ninja are awsome
What are you talking about dude it sounds weird
Not all ninjas are cool I get it but you don't have to tell me
I dident even rage...wow dude you seem pretty stupid
I'm not trying to but you gonna laugh and say I raged
This fight is so well choreographed. Not too many spliced scenes and fast/slow parts that give you a chance to breathe it in. And the last yell at the end is perfection
The best part is after Algren rushes in and takes out one of two ninjas facing Katsumoto, and two others rush in. Algren has to take an odd man at Katsumoto's back, but get into the two again facing Kastsumoto; he relies both his skill and that of Katsumoto, going under a pending blade strike/stirike, to the come and attackalong with Katsumoto. That's part of the reason, I think, Katsumoto stares at Algren at the end of the battlle - like, dude, that was a 10/10 move to save my ass!
I will always love that collective Samurai battle cry at the end, like they're asking are there any more Ninja butts who wish to get kicked!
The ninja running around and through the fire gives me chills.. 1:34.. Love it..
This has to be one of the best choreographed sword fight scenes in cinematic history. But for real, think about how much time they had to spend to plan all of this. The fact that it looks so natural, so matter-of-fact (but so fooooking intimidating and scary) without trying is a testament to the incredible choreographer.
This movie touches on so many emotions, one of the best movies ever.
3:44 So beautifully directed and composed. After such a long and enduring battle, the film and score take a short time to breathe whilst maintaining its adrenaline-filled tension. Then Cruise enters the scene to bring the fight back to life, with Hans' epic score to accompany it.
This is my favourite part of the movie!!!!!!🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🏯⛩👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
3:57 - SUPREME skill when Katsumoto uses Mumyou Ryu (the no-spin or half-spin throw) w/his wakizashi into that mercenary's back.
For those of you know are interested it is a Japanese style of throwing straight objects instinctively without much rotation.. Works with things like knives, forks, pens, screwdrivers, scissors even... and if you're strong enough shorter blades.
That was very educational, thank you
Luis Zafra And I thank you as well. For your consideration and your time.
That is not a Japanese thing. Anyone can do it.
Ninjas are Assassins. Ronins are the Mercenaries.
I was so pumped after seeing this scene the first time in the cinema!
Love the still with Katsumoto holding the two ⚔️ and the resulting stand-off. Also, when the ninjas keep appearing in pairs to fight. Just awesome.
Rewatching this movie because of Ghost of Tsushima. 👍
Same. And appreciating what a fantastic film this is on rewatching.
Shimura: "Find me in the next life."
Jin: "I will."
Emperor: "Tell me how he died."
Cpt. Algren: "I'll tell you how he lived."
Same man ! Love the feeling of the movie and the game ...
Hell yeah!
your way off on time period the movie was based off the Satsuma Rebellion which was in 1877 the Invasion of tsushima took place in 1274
0:17 When the principal is a surprise guest in the school play.
This is such an underrated movie. Should be a classic.
Ghost of Tsushima anyone? XD
Best samurai game ever
I hope they will build some mod of BOB...
Tinja Zhang BOB?
Frederico O Yeah. There is a role name “BOB” in this movie, really badass one
Fuck yeah!
Morale is no joke. My former boxing coach told me that you always gotta have heart because no matter how fast or strong you are, if you dont have that heart and bravery to have hope in surviving a fight, if things go outside of your expectation, you'd lose. When these samurai acted as one and defended each other rather than just themselves and when it was over, you could hear that strength of spirit and heart in their yell it sends goddamn goosebumps man. It feels like the battle of thermopylae in 300 or the fight in the beach of troy when achilles was in the phallanx leading forward without fear! It sounds corny and looks epic but seriously, in life, you don't realize it but when you grind for the better with the mindset of a warrior and treat work, studies, and everything as a fight and you wake up everyday to face it bravely--Kudos to you friend! You may not kill another man in the fight of the blades but you are killin life itself by grinding for the better and even for others! OSU!
Oh man! That is such a great scene!!! I'm never tired of rewatching it...
Someone must really want Katsumoto dead if he sends in a whole ''pack'' of ninjas.
it's that asshole omura
General Pepe Pinochet
The one "mr. rich&fatty"?
Warren Lloyd what?
General Pepe Pinochet
Oh, there's this Japanese guy who's a bit err, fatty, and he seems like a very rich guy. He also commands the American army above the colonel. He's wearing black clothes and a small boll hat. Is that the one you meant?
Warren Lloyd Yup that's the one.
1 one the best samurai sword fighting scenes ever put to film. no flying, no bouncing around. just hardcore gritty take no prisoners fighting
I love the last part where Ujio just shouts and the others follow!
Any idea what he shouts?
Minagaroshi da!
Such a great, classic scene! One of my absolute favorites!
The respect and amazement at the end, the final Hourray....Best ever !
Since Zatoichi movies I haven't seen so great swords battles
Easily in the conversation of all time best group fight scene in cinematic history. I never tire of watching this.
This is the only movie that I saw that the legendary rivalry of ninjas and samurais are being portrayed....I'm love ninjas but I'm a samurai warrior....
They didn't have any legendary rivalry though. Samurai were warriors and ninjas were spies. Wars were fought between clans which could have both on their side and they could fight each other. Even in the movie, the war is between Katsumoto and his last samurais and Omura the businessman pushing for westernization. Tom Cruise's character is initially hired by Omura to fight against Katsumoto, then is captured and joins him. The ninjas in this scene were hired by Omura to assassinate Katsumoto as he is an obstacle against his westernization plans.
The last Samurai is a fictional adaption of a true story, but the real life character was a French army officer.
We must give credit to the young boy, he pulled up his father sword to defend the one man that killed him 💯 also how the boy is able to handle the sword is commendable, he fought bravely.👏
Further, he called out to distract the 2nd guy from stepping in
This movie have soo many great moment, and this is the one of them.
One of the best blood pumping Ninja/samurai scene still till now 2020. Brilliant actors+choreography!!
The best moment of the movie,so intense.
One of the best choreographed fight scenes ever!
An awesome fight scene 🎬 in this movie
That kid was amazing, the best moment in the whole scene.
Tears came in my eyes when the little boy attacked the ninja. Beautiful.
Distracted the Ninja with his shout. Truly brave
Cruise did so well here to hold up with the lead Japanese actors, all of whom have many years experience in acting in Samurai dramas. Those swords are beautiful but chilling; have handled quite a few firearms none came close to the feeling of holding an instrument of death as a katana.
I remember watching this in the theater and being exhausted once this scene ended. It was incredibly well done.
still the best fight scene, damn, i want to see the film again!
I love how they all screamed in victory at the end.
That's great choreography and some actual serious skill from the supporting cast
The one thing they were not prepared for was a death-seeking Civil War veteran armed with a table and a chopstick.
That ending warcry sends chills.
4:20 give me chills everytime
Hiroyuki Sanada is awesome in this movie, damn
That look at the end
"Did we just become best friends!?
"YUP!"
最後の鬨の声がかっこよすぎる・・・
ゴンベー それ
外国の方の反応が気になる
字幕でてないけど、海外に勝鬨みたいな文化あるんだろうか
英語のコメントの3，4割くらいそこがかっこいいって言ってるよ
Goosebumps 4:21!
I love how samurai yelling everytime they're finish to kill all of their enemy
من ارقى الافلام وتاريخ رائع في صناعة افلام الساموراي
Ese grito de Victoria nivel legendario. 💪
exacto. 💪
3:47 that stare down was badass
Ninja = Sith
Samurai = Jedi
It´s cool to watch how Algren wakes up the former warrior within him
Unlike jin sakai this child was brave enough to try and save man that killed his father. That's a brave boy.
one of my favorite scenes in the movie!!
The tension throughout this scene always gets my heart rate up, regardless of how many times I have seen it.
Top 3 fave movies. Great direction by Ed Zwick whom I worked with on “Away”. Incredible acting. Saw it 4 times at the cinema
This scene is masterful.
they weren't at all... just background sound effects.
The fight choreography in this was superb. I realize it wasn't overly realistic, but fun as hell to watch.
Roar of victory was awesome
I believe that at the very end of this sequence Katsumoto fully understood his tiger vision. His sparing of the war prisoner's life eventually saved himself's.
Ujio at 2:15 and everything forward is bad ass
4:22 Words cannot explain the hype and excitement within me when i heard that.
Great scene. From Ujio, Nakao and "Bob" tearing things up outside, to Algren trying desperately to find his feet, before joining Katsumoto, and that final shout from Ujio and the responding blast from the victorious Samurai. Tingles.
3:21 Very small gesture but kind of funny irony of having to look at his father's armor as if I'm about to save the man that killed you. Serious thoughts very brave boy/ respectful boy mind(maybe): Dad lend me your strength and apologies I'm taking your sword for something I HAVE to do.
They need to make an RPG game with an eastern theme. The warrior class can be your samurai, rogue class are ninjas, cleric/paladin class are monks and sorcerers will be sorcerers. That would be awesome.
I’m a video game developer and that is exactly what I’m working on. Your prayers have been answered my friend.
Matthew Rooke Show me your project man, what are you working with? UDK, Unity?
Too right mate, too right. If you choose the path of the ninja too, the stealth should be extremely important like it was in Tenchu 1-3, the only real ninja game. Not like the stealth in The Elder Scrolls or other RPG's which is pretty weak in comparison. I could imagine taking missions from your master, then choosing your gear and tackling the mission however you want, and you've got a huge world, maybe the size of GTA 5, all themed in 16th century Japan, every city and region has its own feel and character (no repeated building spamming like most open-world games). That'd be MY kinda game. I could go on and on. Me and my mate have had this convo so many times lol.
ncshuriken i cant wait man im actually planning on going into game design so maybe we'll work together one day
good on you, I'm doing a gaming course at Evocca.
What about you?
And yes I use UDK
4:22がなんともカッコいい
What does it literally mean?
@@mariocapuano7827 'Don't let anyone escape'
2:12 Ujio san!!!
4:21 whenever I beat a leader in Ghost of Tsushima
The last warrior yelling was fantastic
Where was the ninjutsu and genjutsu. Noob ninjas need to watch more Naruto.
Your…fucking…stupid
You need to get a life and stop being an idiot.
Dark Tiger I think it's rather difficult to be dead, and comment.
Dark Tiger
holy crap, he was making a joke...
Ninjutsu is actually exist, just read at ninja history
150年近く前に既に日本には特殊部隊が存在していたという事実
Such a legendary fight, this movie does not get enough credit.
when are they going to make a movie about hattori hanzo..
Shaun Spensley yeah... I've been waiting for that man.....
I would rather see a movie about Miyamoto Musashi
@@Diao7 Both would be great.
Watch the movie ninja wars that's the closest your gonna get to his story at this point in time
They have. They made several in the 60's and 70's.