Emily Assad gives the movie a 8.5/10. Discusses the film's cinematography and soundtrack.

Negative review that terms the movie "a misdirected epic with no honor."

Review of the film by Nik Huggins. Focuses on the film's representation of the clash of East and West cultures.

Review that compares the movie with other Tom Cruise films. Rating: pretty good.

Review by Owen Grieb: "Though very much the Hollywood blockbuster, The Last Samurai, led by a sword-wielding, shaggy-bearded Tom Cruise, provides an interesting insight into mid-nineteenth century Japan..."

Review of the film by Brian Girt who gives it a 3/5 ranking.

Review of the film with ratings of interest to a male audience.

Hugh Hart interviews Ken Watanabe concerning his experience acting in The Last Samurai.