Tom Cruise is fighting in The Last Samurai
Earns a positive review from a real-life martial arts and katana instructor. Released in 2003, historical epic The Last Samurai is directed by Edward Zwick, with Cruz starring Nathan Algren, a US The film, which also stars Ken Watanabe and Billy Connolly, features a number of intense action sequences, with Nathan engaged in various battles after learning to fight like a samurai.
In a recent video for InsideMartial arts and katana instructor Seki Nobuhide Sensei analyzes a ninja ambush scene from The Last SamuraiGrading it for its accuracy. While he admits that the scene is “Not very realistic“In general, He praises Cruz’s fighting and his use of jujutsu in a confined space. One thing the film does get wrong, however, is its depiction of ninjas, with the martial arts expert revealing that The whole purpose of a ninja is to not be detected. Check out Seki’s comments or watch the video below (relevant section starts at 11:20):
“If ninja and samurai often fought, this is basically not the case. A ninja who ends up in combat is basically a low-skilled ninja because he is caught. If a ninja exposes himself, a ninja would try to escape without fighting.
“A good and rational way to fight is to gradually take away the opponent’s body functions and their movement. It is important to use a katana close to your body when fighting in closed areas. They would avoid ceilings or walls. When the area Around you is crowded, they would maneuver around, such as using the other hand to push the opponent. If the area around you becomes more and more crowded, they use jujutsu and other techniques.
“This is a judo-like technique known as ippon seoi nage. This technique is effective in buying time. So I think that in this situation, the method of using jujutsu to buy time works well.
“As a rating, I give it a 7 [out of 10]. It was interesting, although not very realistic. “
What The Last Samurai’s Action Accuracy Means for Tom Cruise’s Action Career
Cruz has always had a deep dedication to his roles
If there’s one thing Cruise has become known for, it’s his extreme dedication to the films he works on and to entertaining audiences. Cruz’s commitment in The Last Samurai Means that, though The film’s depiction of ninjas may not be accurate, its fight scenes are hard-hitting and its abilities as a warrior are never really in question.. Cruz’s dedication is part of that The Last Samurai Reviews have been generally positive from critics and audiences, with the film currently sporting a 66% critics score and 83% audience score on Rotten tomatoes.
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Although Cruz’s commitment to his roles is most evident in the dangerous stunts he does, especially for the Mission: Impossible Franchise, be fighting in The Last Samurai Talks about how the attitude manifested itself before he was interested in impossible stunts. Only a year later, for example, with Michael Mann Collateral (2004), Cruise’s preparation to play Hitman Vincent involved going undercover as a delivery driver and stalking members of the crew. The same attitude is also present outside of his action roles, with the actor learning to become a bartender for cocktail (1988).
Our take on the last samurai’s accuracy
Travel excels in this historical epic
The Last Samurai remains a standout entry in Cruise’s filmography. Although it features the intense moments of action that he is now known for, It also features a moving story and plenty of quiet, thoughtful moments that let Cruise show off his dramatic chops as well..
It can be difficult for films to walk the line between historical accuracy and entertainment, and The Last Samurai Arguably walks this line very well. Clearly, however, those looking for a more accurate depiction of 19th century Japan should instead turn to documentaries. nevertheless, The Last Samurai Features a strong cruise performance and remains one of his more memorable roles.
Source: Inside