Bro, your dad is a bro. It´s like hanging out with a wiser bro.

Your Dads reaction to that sword throw WAS AMAZING!

Your dad is a really cool, authentic and comfortable guy. When I watch your videos some times I think that he is my uncle or something.

Your dad's commentary is on point. Not excessive, not exaggerated or unnecessary. He comments on what he thinks and what he is seeing, as well as what he believes the characters are feeling and is usually correct in his assumptions. I wish more reactions were like this

"They are all... Perfect."

35:40 fuck yea pops, fuck yea

A beautifully perfect movie. No notes. I cry every time. Perfect. I'm so glad you two watched it. ♥

Fun fact the real guy this movie is based on wasa frenchman called Jules Brunet who fought in the service of the Ezo republic during the Boshin war.

24:33 The topknot is a sacred part of Samurai culture and tradition. When Nobutada cries out as his topknot is being cut off, it’s like he’s begging his ancestors' forgiveness for allowing himself to be dishonoured like this. 💔

"Do the roar" 🤣

One of my all-time favorite films & the last lines always bring me to tears. "tell me how he died." "I will tell you how he lived."

When Ujio comes in to beat the piss out of Algren during the rain scene, imagine what he must be feeling. As someone who already thinks it's a disgrace to keep this enemy prisoner alive in their town. The outsider killed Taka's husband; their lord's brother in law, likely a senior, cherished member of their community. Then Ujio walks in to see the outsider humiliating the man's son in a duel. Imagine that hate. The id. Ujio in this scene represents desire for human justice imparted on this outsider. The interpretation of their system of honor and shame that allows him to do harm to this man. A need for vengeance that, secretly everyone wants, but is compelled by duty to their lord to obey and be polite. Ujio, the cavalry commander and swordsman teacher, likely greatest of the warriors in the village, looks for an excuse to give the town a taste of justice. And he finds the outsider brandishing a wooden sword, further disgracing the son of the beloved warrior he killed. He has all he needs when the outsider refuses to "disarm." Great reaction, folks. Your dad has a keen eye, seeing Algren's inner turmoil really well. He also makes those snacks look delicious.

You have a wise father, don't take that for granted. And the most impressive part of his wisdom, is that he is not desensitized by it, that's actually fairly rare these days, with or without wisdom.

Your Dad's *Tiger Woods Fist Pump* @ 35:39 🤣 Loved it and felt that!

Your dad has similar tone and mannerisms that my dad had and reminds me of him when I watch you guys reactions.👍 Our favorite movie was Gladiator and we watched it a few times together, R.I.P Dad🖤

Your dad’s reaction was fuhhh….” Perfect… “

Love watching both of you experiencing this together it is one of the best many a tear has flowed over this film ✌️

This movie is great ima grab a snack enjoy the ride.

Finally, you and pops are one of my fav duos

It is wonderful movie based loosely on historical events. Tom Cruise's part is based on the story of a French officer who worked with the Japanese, and the Samurai are based on those of the Satsuma Rebellion. Of course, the Samurai were not as pure and morally motivated as presented, and there are many other differences to real history, but the movie does a terrific job of capturing a romantic vision of traditionalism's stand against modernization. One major difference is that the Satsuma Samurai did not reject firearms, they just did not have many people trained in how to use them, since the government in power had a near monopoly on that kind of knowledge.

This is a Beautiful and poignant 🎥. I happen to be one ☝🏽 of those RED INDIANS left in N. California. I remember my aunts and family members all wore slogans and bumper stickers on their cars with “GENERAL CUSTER HAD IT COMING”. I miss all my TRIBAL ELDERS. It’s nice watching this movie reaction through you both. Great Choice.

Your father was right. Bob was his bodyguard. His job was making sure nobody killed Alugren and even sacrificed himself

Great reaction y’all! One of my favorite things about this film is the callback to the 300

I really like this movie as a study in honor. Honor to your military regiment and commander? Honor to tradition? Honor to family? Even honor in acceptance of defeat and death vs getting up again and again. A very good movie. The only Tom cruise movie worth anything.

This has to be one of the best reactions to The Last Samurai. My favorite movie. I was crying along with y'all at the end when the samurai met their fate. Great video, thanks for sharing your experience with me

Me and my brother have a tradition to rewatch The Last Samurai every couple of years. It's IMPOSSIBLE not to cry every time. Glad to see you both experience this too. I know a film is good when it has you AND your dad tearing up as well! 🤣 Any of chance of seeing The Pacific series in the future? 👍

@19:59 it wasn't the emperor who sent those ninja assassins. It was Omura. The greedy guy.

You and your Father are wise. War will forever wage between principle and practicality.

I really enjoyed seeing your and your dad's reaction to The Last Samurai. The bond you share with your dad is truly special.

Your Dad is absolutely the coolest guy. I enjoy you guys reactions.

At the office of the Shogun in Kyoto ... the floorboards squeak, to deter ninja.

"Tell me... how he died.." "I will tell you... how he lived" Such a beautiful answer.

I love this movie, I first watched it as a kid as a surprise birthday present with my Dad. I've seen it so many times I've decided to ruin it for you, When Algren tests the cadets by firing at them, Omura is standing in the line of fire not reacting. (he might be frozen with fear which is understandable, but his bodyguard should be pulling him away) During the Fog battle, they edited the shots in the wrong sequence, as soon as the men take their places you can see them loading before being ordered. (IRL men have their guns already loaded, the final step is to prime the weapon by putting a "cap" for the hammer to ignite the weapon, this acts as a sort of safety) There are no scenes where men are using firing caps, which something a lot of movies in this era get wrong. The imperial soldiers at the end of the movie are using German bolt action breech loaders, (it still a one shot weapon, but uses a modern bullet) By this time, Japan was already identifying itself as of Indo-Aryan descent, giving it the excuse to rule over all of Asia. Colonel Bagely has no eyebrows. Its mentioned that Katsumoto fought for the emperor, that was the Boshin War, where the Emperor regained power and overthrew the Shoguns (Military Warlords). Katsumoto's real life inspiration Saigo Takamori is already well versed in gunpower weapons. He really did rebel against the Emperor when merchants (like Omura) became too powerful. He only stopped using guns because he ran out of bullets and refused to do business with outsiders. There is already a gunpowder trained army by the time Algren gets to Japan. We don't see them because they are already preparing to, or already have invaded China and Korea.

The fight in the rain where Ujio beats up Algren is truly powerful and a lot deeper than people realize because it perfectly showcases the clash of the two cultures. Ujio never challenged Algren, he simply ordered him to put the wooden sword down. Algren, not understanding a word, thought Ujio was challenging him and accepted the challenge. Ujio however, did not see it that way at all, and when Algren didn’t drop the wooden sword he saw it as a direct challenge. So basically, neither of them challenged the other but instead thought that they were the one being challenged. At the same time, it showcases the difference in honor between the east and the west. In the east, honor comes from success, and accepting defeat with dignity. In the west, honor comes from perseverance, and never accepting defeat. Amazing scene.

Excellent 🎉

One of the only "forced" romance plots (that every action movie does) which actually didnt feel cringy. They handled the cheesy romance plot pretty well and respectfully in this (compared to other mainstream action movies that dont need that plot at all). Its still forced, but its not bad.

Great reaction by both of you guys

I like the way your dad kicks back, lays down, and nibbles on snacks while you sit up on the edge of your seat. 😀👍🏻

"You have your honor again,.. let me die with mine" As a 34 year old former United States sailor that served in Japan for 4 years I cannot understate how important this cinematography for honor has been.

your dad voice and accent is so cool, he would be a great voice actor

This is honestly one of the most beautiful movies ever made. Just a man trying to find his peace and forgive himself of his past.

it makes sense to think nathan algren is the last samurai, but it is in fact katsumoto. the story is about japan and the samurai seen from algrens perspective, which works so fantastically in my opinion

Beautiful reaction. my all time favorite movie. I watch it once a year. Blessing of health and love to your family from Canada

Loved your reactions! High-five and whistles hehe, you guys have a great bond.

Thank you both once again for blessing us with sad, but epic movie.

The gattling gun scene is like seeing the last breath of an age.

Japanese bushido is all about respect for your enemies and opponents. And then, like cherry blossoms, they scatter.　　Bushido is about finding death

05:20 - You're half right, in fact, Emperor Meiji wanted a modern and powerful Japan because he, like the rest of the elite of the Japanese society feared to become the next country to be colonized by the European countries and the US, due to the fact that at that China had been divided by the European countries (Hong Kong is an example of that!), and they saw that they needed to become fast an industrialized country, which they succeed, they became very industrialized in just 30 years and became one of the great powers of Asia until the end of WW2

Man, your father is first one to see, how Samurai's bowed after Hasegawa's seppuku. Subscribed!

One of my favorites. I love watching you two react. I think you would enjoy an American western mini series called Lonesome Dove. I recommend it highly but it is 4 parts and 6 hours long. Hope you find time to see it.

It was cut out of this edit, but the conflict in the Japanese recruit when he was ordered to kill what he would have perceived as his Diamyo.... It was very demonstrative of Japanese sensibilities. And yes, I know what I'm talking about.

Thank you for the great reaction🤍🤍

What's in the past shall remain there. You cannot go back only forward, There are only 2 constants in life Time and Gravity. You can postpone and delay the inevitable but inevitability will win out eventually.

Blessed to your both.... Men back then are real warriors men..... value, honor, respect .... Nowadays we lost....sad to see

Great reaction guys. I love this movie too; I don't care if it's not historically accurate. I admit I'm not a huge Tom Cruise fangirl but if you like him I highly, highly recommend watching the film 'Collateral' by Michael Mann. Cruise tends to be typecast and plays the same good guy in every film so it's refreshing to see him in an atypical role. :)

"It’s the nature of time that the old ways must give in It’s the nature of time that the new ways comes in sin When the new meets the old it always ends the ancient ways And as history told the old ways go out in a blaze" --Shiroyama by Sabaton

Ninja's where REAL .... an Assassin group of people HIGHLY trained in stealth & killing silently !

Bro really got knocked off his horse, didn’t even break his motion, drew his sword and cut down 8 guys without breaking his stride. That’s a warrior if I’ve ever seen one

Hey great reaction just found your channel cause I watch all Reactions to this movie and I loved u guys reaction thank you u guys have my subscription

'The Way of the Samurai is found in death' To be samurai, one must be Japanese and prior to the Meji Restoration. But to BELIEVE as they did, to honor the way that they followed? That is possible for any with the strength of mind and body to walk a very hard road of honor and duty. 'What could be more necessary?' So many these days think it is better to live on your knees than die on your feet. I have nothing but pity for them.

This is based on true historical events however, the film maker made some creative freedoms. Ex. The American Capt. is actually French.

Also another great great movie that I think u both will love is FIELD OF DREAMS

"The courageous man is the man who forces himself, in spite of his fear, to carry on." ~ George S. Patton

I was never a big fan of Tom Cruise until I saw this and he blew me away! Ken Watanabe's performance was just flawless. Beautiful cinematography and score for this masterpiece of a movie! Really enjoyed y'alls reactions!

39:49 good end comments complimentary.-Ernie Moore Jr.

I enjoyed your joint reaction once again. This was a particularly good movie to gain a better understanding of you both. I would love to see you react to a similar movie, The Wind and the Lion. It is similarly adapted from actual history.

3:27 comment 3:31-Ernie Moore Jr.

5:51 react 5:54 -Ernie Moore Jr.

Your dad’s voice is great! Sounds like Mr. Miyagi 😅

It’s time for Dances With Wolves.

Yeah. The United States Cavalry is tainted with the things we were ordered to do to this day. We still name our units after native Americans because we respect how hard they fought, and we owe them for what we did. I served in Comanche Troop.

35:35 react 35:39.-Ernie Moore Jr.

the kid who tom cruise fought in the start was the son who he killed. obviously, the kid didnt stand a chance against a grown man, but when he swung at him u could feel all the anger n stuff... then this bigger dude comes and beats him up. the bigger dude did it for the son, who was not able to. this is so deep on so many levels.... the big dude paid his respects to the late son by beating up Tom Cruise, because after he was finished, he threw the wooden sword back to the kid. Jobs done. But the way Tom kept on getting up again and again, gained him some respect, for being a frekkin manman, man. xD u know what i mean...

I think exist a tom cruise movie equal this reaction movie...it is: born of the fourth of july....its related to a war soldier in vietnam lose the possibility to walk...and he must to survive in united states with disability and everybody there see him like a guilty of this war. This movie is very tough. Cheers

Well the Japanese people believed in fate just as the Scandinavian Vikings did ! 🙄 What would come was FATE ........ And there was NOTHING you could do to change it ! Only thing you could do was to go out with HONOR ! If it was YOUR time to go !

10:01 react 10:05-Ernie Moore Jr.

Awesome movie

36:27 reaction series.-Ernie Moore Jr.

Everybody makes the same mistake, thinking that Tom Cruise is supposed to be the last samurai in the title. When the movie came out, Cruise was very clear in every interview that the title referred to Watanabe Ken’s chatacter (Katsumoto).

The samurai are the most feared one on one. Its not the best for a full on war. The mongols knew this but the samurai adapted and defeated the Mongols. 80 samurai defended the beach of komoda against thousands. They all died but knew they would, and defended anyway

In actual story, the officer who went mative was French.

Tearing up is allowed. For men. Just like at the end of T2 :)

You two represent Islam well to us in the west. Thank you.

Amazing rection. Can I say, Dad looks like there should be 4 women around him giving him snacks. Also, YOU look like Pajman Vahdat (an actor from the TV series BONES). There is another movie, similar to this, that you should watch. It is called "Dances With Wolves".

There is a huge difference between a warrior and a soldier and we should not confuse one with the other.

A lot of Ninjas were former disgraced Samurai turned assassins

If you think about it, Nathan was not the last samurai, since samurai means 'to serve' and Nathan wasn't really serving anyone. The Last Samurai(s) portraited in this film are indeed the warriors of the village. Nathan was merely a storyteller.

You should do Shogun (2024) with your dad

This is a good movie but in real life Samurai loved guns. They had been using them for a couple hundred years at that point.

"The Last Blurred Samurai."

Thank you gentlemen for the reactions. I very much enjoy seeing these movies again through your eyes.

Thank you for the video. I want to see the reaction video of the Korean movie "SVAHA: THE SIXTH FINGER". Please.😊

You guys should react to Shogun

React to Memoirs of a Geisha next

im koean i know this story and this is real story but i heard it was french captain

I'm 35. When this movie was made, in 2003, the concept of "warriors from America" was nothing to laugh at. We had lost Vietnam, sure, but not because we weren't capable of killing more people. Now, in 2024... we not only cannot win a war, but we don't deserve to.

A war between traditionalists vs Modernists

Love this movie even though I hate Tom Cruise

Click (2006), please

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