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Tom Cruise’s recent praise for “The Last Samurai” is reigniting global interest in the 2003 classic, sending it back to 4 on HBO Max’s top ten. He lauds Japanese Bushido culture as poetic and timeless, contrasting old traditions with industrialization, while crediting Ken Watanabe for bringing authenticity to the film. Cruise also recalls pushing for projects like “Days of Thunder” — betting on their universal appeal — and shares his personal love for Japan, sparking a nostalgic wave that’s brought this cinematic gem roaring back into the spotlight.

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