Hindsight

I had to keep reminding myself that this film was not directed by Kevin Costner in the sense of storyline. This man carries a journal and narrates shortly as the film goes on. There is a character in the village who dislikes but later respects the foreigner that has been captured. No, this is an Edward Zwick film. I have always enjoyed watching Glory. But “The Last Samurai” is not Glory.

Maybe this is an unfair comparison. I nitpick at details. How does Tom Cruise’s character pick up Japanese in one season like that? Amazing.

Allow me to criticize things. I still enjoyed watching it. Hence, entertainment.