06-04-2004, 20:29
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Not a book a movie Last Samurai
I laughed, I cried, I really liked it. Very good depiction of the warrior ethos, especially in the final battle. No sex - a welcome change. Two thumbs up.
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06-04-2004, 20:31
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Right on......
I had avoided this one for a long time becaue I'm not a Cruise fan, but found myself bored on a weekend at Bragg and drug myself into the theatre.....
I own a copy now, Great movie
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06-04-2004, 20:35
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Really? Guess I'll have to catch it. Thanks.
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06-04-2004, 20:37
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Very SF movie. American dude goes to foreign land, trains the indig and leads them into battle.
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06-04-2004, 20:40
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Very SF movie. American dude goes to foreign land, trains the indig and leads them into battle.
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And you must know about Tom Cruise too. LMAO
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06-04-2004, 20:41
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And you must know about Tom Cruise too. LMAO
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Is that a reference?
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06-04-2004, 20:42
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Huh?
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06-04-2004, 20:46
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Just saw this movie this week
I agree it's really well done
I even didn't mind Tom Cruise for a change
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06-04-2004, 20:49
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Gay.
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06-04-2004, 20:53
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Proof?
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06-04-2004, 20:54
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He isn't with Nicole Kidman any more.
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06-04-2004, 20:54
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I was like mffjm in that I avoided it for quite a while b/c of Cruise, but I finally rented it a couple weeks ago and was impressed. Of course, I ruined the feel-good by watching the extras on the DVD and listening to Cruise talk about the connection he felt to Bushido and the warrior culture...that little ego whore that he is.
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06-04-2004, 20:56
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He isn't with Nicole Kidman any more.
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She's white. He traded up with the Spaniard. Sorry, evidence denied.
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06-04-2004, 20:56
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Seen frequently in gay bars in LA.
No, not by me! LOL
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06-04-2004, 20:57
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She's white. He traded up with the Spaniard. Sorry, evidence denied.
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You guys don't understand Hollywood. Lots of relationships for publicity. Gay men and lesbians getting married and having kids together. It is considered normal here. LOL
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