For the movie, \”The Last Samurai (2005)\” w/ Tom Cruise, analyze the narration, cinematography, and performance of the film. (Pick 3 scenes to focus on for that). Explain how the film depicts Samurai ideals. What values and motivations are associated with the ideal of the Samurai? (Filial Piety? Loyalty? Patriotism? Individual Creativity?) Is the film criticizing the ideal of the Samurai or extolling it? Is the film saying there is a disconnect between the film and reality? —12pt font and works cited page (in addition to 4 pages material)
