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Reviewers often debate whether the film successfully respects Japanese culture or simply romanticizes it through a Western lens.

“Watanabe's Katsumoto is the soul of the film — pure honor and strength.” Facebook · The Ultimate Film Club · 7 months ago The Last Samurai

: Critics and audiences alike frequently cite Ken Watanabe as the film's standout, whose Oscar-nominated portrayal of Katsumoto brings immense dignity and "soul" to the narrative. The Last Samurai