
In the early 2000s, Gladiator renewed interest in the historical action film. Kingdom of Heaven, Troy, Alexander and Master and Commander are some of the most notable examples of this time, but the greatest and most unsung of them all is Edward Zwick’s majestic The Last Samurai. Released to moderately positive reviews, a few lacklustre…
Giacchino’s score finds the right balance in between action scenes and emotional sequences. Read Harrison Abbott’s analysis of the film’s soundtrack.