I am almost 60 and Native American and I have seen this 100 times plus! and it still hits hard! I love the Japanese culture and my own the Mohawk, Thanks for sharing! KONORONKHWA!
"Tell me how he died." "I will tell you how he lived." Fun Fact: This not only marks the first time Ken Watanabe starred in an American-made movie, but it is the first time he spoke English in a movie. Blade Enthusiast Fact: The swordsmith in the village is a real swordsmith. His name is Shoji Yoshihara, brother to Yoshihara Yoshindo. Shoji is a "Mukansa"-level master swordsmith, one of the highest rankings in Japan. Location Location Fact: Filming took place in New Zealand, mostly in the Taranaki region, with Japanese cast members and an American production crew. This location was chosen due to the fact that Egmont/Mt. Taranaki resembles Mt. Fuji, and also because there is a lot of forest and farmland in the Taranaki region. This acted as a backdrop for many scenes, as opposed to the built-up cities of Japan. Several of the village scenes were shot on the Warner Brothers backlot in Burbank, California. Some scenes were shot in Kyoto and Himeji, Japan. There were thirteen locations altogether. Historical Fact: The real-life counterpart to Katsumoto (Ken Watanabe) is Takamori Saigo, who led a samurai rebellion in 1877. As in the movie, Saigo ended up committing suicide in September 1877 after defeat in battle. The Emperor's attitude in this movie toward Katsumoto's struggle and death reflects actual Japanese popular sentiment toward Saigo, who though defeated, was regarded as a hero. A statue of Saigo was erected shortly after his death, and can be seen today in Ueno, in northeast Tokyo. Although this movie seems to imply that Japan's new army was trained by the Americans, in fact, it was the Prussian General Staff that assisted in the modernization of Japan's army.
PillowHero ...Putting me out of a job, eh? I see how it is. You give 19 years to a channel and you're fired before you can collect pension while I still have kids in college! I get it! I get it! 😭 (Joking! 🤣) Go in Peace and Walk with God. 😎 👍
It's hard not to cry watching the great samurai obliterated by advanced weapons, warriors who terrorized and protected Japan for centuries, but no longer had a part in their advancement. The last samurai was Katsumoto, and his character is what made this movie for me. I enjoyed very much your reactions.
Hans Zimmer always knows how to break your heart. One of the most underrated films of my lifetime and it never ceases to make me well up with tears. It is a disgrace that Cruise didn't get at least an Oscar nomindation for this
Don't be ashamed of crying at this. There are 4 times in a man's life when it's OK to cry: 1. death of a loved one 2. When he stubs his toe on furniture or a suitcase. 3. At the end of Gladiator. 4. At the end of The last samurai
I always find it interesting that more men cry at that scene than any other scene in movies. Something about seeing your breathen die in combat. I think invokes a primal sorrow in us men.
You two had the right reactions. They made this movie perfectly. We all search for peace and serenity but in todays world its hard to find. Honor runs deep...we should live by this. You found yourself a new fan and subscriber.
Don't be ashamed or afraid to show your emotion, that is why we are here to watch your reaction... I always cry myself watching The Last Samurai, The Last of the Mohicans and Fury 😢😭
What may surprise you : The Victorian Era lasted until 1901. A civilization that many people will romanticize. The Old West lasted until 1912. So, those two (very different) cultures existed at the same time. The Meiji era lasted until 1912 as well. Back when Victorians were thinking about Sherlock Holmes, Americans were being cowboys. And the Japanese were trying to get rid of swords.
Good one. The character of Algren is based on Eugène Collache and Jules Brunet, both French Imperial Guard officers who fought alongside Enomoto Takeaki in the earlier Boshin War
Thank you for the great film. Of course, the story of the movie is a fiction, but it faithfully reproduces historical facts such as the historical background. Real Samurai are gone in this era, but we Japanese have the Samurai spirit forever. Thank you Tom Cruise.👍😭
Cried when I first saw it . . crying everytime I see a reaction of it! Love your pure emotional reaction, and a man that cries of emotion. . is the best kind of man! Love to you both from Sweden! ❤
34:51 - Algren realized that Omura was telling the truth about him fighting against the Emperor. But Algren was fighting alongside with Katsumoto, whose only wish was to protect the Emperor and Japan. And since Katsumoto actually admitted that Algren had become the samurai, Nathan, in fact, became the Emperor's servant. So, to prove his honor and loyalty to his Master, he asked Emperors if he had to commit Seppuku. One of Tom Cruise's finest roles and performances. The amount of emotions he showed throughout that whole scene... Dam If people think that Tom could only play secret agents... You better check this movie. Or Collateral...
In reality rebel samurais have had firearms like muskets and guns but after gunpowder was depleted they fought with swords...The movie, as such, is based on two real historical stories that have been combined.
This is only the second video I’ve seen of your reactions. It’s amazing, and thank you for not censoring them and how genuine they are. I have been there with you on all of these movies just trying not to make too much noise when I cry. Even though I’ve seen the movie over a dozen times, I still tear up and swallow deep because of how deep these movies hit me. Wonderful reaction and I can’t wait to see more. I’m a native Texan that is harder than a coffin nail and right at the start I smiled when you mentioned that Americans know how to entertain and how to shoot guns, lol. Thank you for this reaction, and please keep doing exactly what you are doing. Your knowledge, how you process things, but also appreciated the difficult visceral reality really reaches out to us. Thank you!
The story is loosely based on the Boshin War (1868 to 1869) and Satsuma Rebellion (1877). You can see a statue of Takamori Saigo, the last samurai, in Ueno Park today, along with his beloved dog. By the way, the real-life counterpart for Captain Nathan Algren is the French captain Jules Brunet.
Beautiful, heartfelt reaction. Don’t feel bad about the tears. This movie destroys men. Something about the warrior ethos and it being a somewhat true story.
The Last Samurai is not fiction. It is based on a war in the transition from the late Edo Period to the Meiji Period of Japanese history. The lead actor, Tom Cruise, is modeled after French army officer Jules Brunet. He gave up his position to fight alongside his Japanese students and comrades and was defeated. After returning to France, he continues to take care of and contribute to the Japanese people. I am using a translator to make my comments. I hope it comes across well.
I don't know why some think this is a "White Savior" movie. Algren doesn't even save his samurai comrades who died to the last man though he did manage to convey Katsumoto's last plea to the Emperor. The movie is more about Algren's emotional and mental healing then finding peace with himself.
Hello guys, this is the most heartfelt reaction I have ever seen of this movie. The movie is based on a somewhat true story, but the main character was French instead of American if I am not mistaken. I subscribed and looking forward to watch more of your reactions. Greetings and best wishes to you both from Mexico.
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Most people miss the relevance of the emperor taking off his glove to take the sword.. The ultimate respect. The emperor's hands never touch anything..
Under no circumstances should one make the mistake of calling the cheap and mass-produced swords during the Second World War “Katana”. Only a few traditional master blacksmiths remain to this day from whose expert hands a katana comes. Nevertheless, it is true that after Japan's surrender, huge quantities of swords came to the States as spoils of war. Most of them were pieces from the mass production mentioned above, but some of them also included valuable, priceless family heirlooms. Swords were given to soldiers by families in the hope that the spirits of their ancestors that resided in the weapon would protect the men. There are still numerous weapons that are considered lost. Pieces whose material and emotional value cannot be measured. Some US soldiers had such a weapon over the fireplace or lying in the attic without being aware of what was in their possession.
37:58 You are talking about the "Meiji Restoration" from the Bakumatsu Era. There are a couple of anime set in the this time period, with the most famous being "Rurouni Kenshin" and "Gintama". If you want a quick history lesson about this period and major historical figures, go watch the video "The Historical Context of Gintama (parts 1 and 2)" by Simiji.
Funny you say that; in America, it’s actually popular to think that we’re the only country that has problems…and that we haven’t/don’t properly acknowledge any of our mistakes
Well, actually one of the biggest inacuracies of this movie, is that the Samurai rly didnt had a problem with using firearms themselves. The Samurai shown in the movie are looking and behaving like they are from the Ashikaga-Period, but they are living in the Meiji Restauration - 500 years time difference. Westerners may not notice, but thats like putting medieval Crussaders into the Napoleonic Wars. The Samurai of Meiji were not fighting in these kinds or armor anymore and they also didnt use bows instead of firearms. Also, the political situation rly wasnt that easy, and Katsumoto rly wasnt so much the "good side" as the movie wants you to think. First of all, the whole rebellion wasnt that much about "the best for Japan" but more about keeping priviledges for the samurai. He attacked the railway multiple times and raided the villages along the tracks. The government was forced to react. He also wasnt the "bad side" - there was no good or bad - its complicated (politics and stuff). I still like the movie a lot, but the over-romanticised way in which it portraits the Samurai, has little to do with the real world.
*Masterpiece movie. The cinema at its finest.* *_A Small Measure of Peace_* by the great Hans Zimmer is one of the best soundtracks of all times. *_“The perfect blossom is a rare thing. You could spend your life looking for one, and it would not be a wasted life.”_*
28:03 (mumbles) Shinzo (o) sasageyo... I HEARD THAT.😁 SASAGEYO!! TATAKAE!! When I first read the Chapter of the suicide charge of the Survey Corps, I was having The Last Samurai flashbacks hardcore.😭😭
The samurai is the equivalent to the European knight. They mostly came from prestigious families, although there are accounts of commoners who became samurai. Just like the knight, they had a set of code and morals of chivalry and honor.
Hi guys - You mentioned the Little Mermaid reaction getting some heat in one of your videos. So I decided to check it out - My favorite part was when you told that preaching idiot in the comments section, to STFU. That was hilarious - He should know better than to mess with Ukrainians. Thanks for making my night. I'm subscribing now. 😃
great video reaction. Is funny what people reacting considered useful on their videos. Some talk a lot, some make constant "jokes" (no one is funny). But to me a perfect video reaction is done by showing emotions. For example, user STEF SOLARI, barely talks 30 words during the movie, but her face is always reacting to the drama and she shows empathy on all the right places by crying. I love all her reactions. She is the template to what a good reactor should be, IMHO. The end to this video was perfect. No need for words.
One of my absolute favorite movies... I hate how people's opinion on Tom Cruise keeps them from watching this movie. Thanks for the content. Keep it up
I watched the video yep this is very enotional film , yeah the Japanese how can i say it different example in World War 2 the Japanese in Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby Hospital whilst they thought they were doing all the Patients a good service by putting them all out if thier misery , Well we the Australians didn't really think they were , eventually we pushed Japanese back at the Kokoda Trail . But now we friends with the Japanese and thsts cool 😎 The Enemy of my Enemy is My Friend so thats cool 😎 also i personally don't thunk i have any enemies so i love everyone ♥
Bro. I'm with you on the Katsumoto death scene. Always gets me. Zen to the end, thinking about the beauty of the cherry blossom. This movie was better than it was supposed to be.
Forgive me if I’m wrong because I’m jot a historian but Katanas were not used for World War 2… only for Harakiri (ritual self sacrifice). I might be wrong on that…but that’s what I’ve gathered from my grandfather who actually fought on Iwo Jima. They usually used bayonets in battle just as the Americans did.
u are correct for ordinary soldiers but officers did have katanas we know this because they were captured after battle and considered a prize in war booty
This story is almost real. The american soldier was in fact a french one. The real name of Katsumoto was indeed Takamori Saigo. Oomura was, in fact, Ookubo Toshimichi. And the reality was more gray than the depicted here. Saigo and Ookubo fought together to restore the Emperor Meiji to power and modernize Japan, but Saigo wanted stubbornly to mantain the samurai system; proposing a war with Korea to do so. When Ookubo and the other Satsuma samurai oposed, he break the alliance and fought his old comrades. The result was quite similar to the movie. The japanese people honored Saigo as a hero, and mantained a century long hatred towards Ookubo and his family. Ookubo would die murdered in what we would call today a "terrorist attack" some years later.
Watch also Kingdom of Heaven ❤ That's awesome movie. Or Prince of Persia, Mummy 1 and 2, Van Helsing, John Carter, Pride and prejudice (2005 or 1995 - miniseries), Sherlock Holmes 1 and 2 (2009, 2011 - A Game of Shadows), Law Abiding Citizen.
I thnk, the best thing this movie did, in hindsight, was not have Tom Cruise be the "white Saviour" character like they had with Dances with Wolves via Kevin Costner. historically it was a massive load of bullshit, the real Katsumoto ABSOLUTELY was using firearms, as they weren't some new invention by the time this movie takes place. and part of any serious army in the island nation. Only reason he went to using only swords, spears and arrows was he *ran out of ammunition* and couldn't get any more for his soldiers. That being said, the final battle scene was pretty cool, and should have ended there with all of them dying, seeing as Tom's character took like 5-8 bullets during the battle.
Guys there is quite alot of truth to this, not just the samuri, Im from the UK, we invaded, over 1000 years 60% of the world, and it later years like this time era we colonised, we did not do japn, america did, trying to put western values into the east, democracy, trial by jury, rail ways western clothing. , the east had ritches to be gained, most notibale for the UK in the east was indian and shrilanka, , we colonised the US and canada, US till 1776 and canada till about 1939 ish, new founland canada was later, as well as australia and new zealand, the west did try to put a stamp on these cultures, and i can see this happening in japan to a point, you will always have thoes that want it and those who rebel and dont want it.
I cried a lot with this movie, now I'm watching the reaction video and I'm sad, I would like a big virtual hug with you 🫂 I liked this movie but at the same time it's exciting! When is the reaction video for the movie Independence Day? 😊
there are a couple of other movies I would like you to react to: and they are also about the American West regarding to the slaughter of the native tribes; Little Big Man (1970) and Dances With Wolves (1990).
