Samurai's....

I have always been fascinated by samurai's. The concept itself has always been engaging. Them and ninja's. As a child both these were a source of constant amazement. All the knowledge surrounding these "variety/kind" of beings was derived solely from movies of course. The more movies I watched, the more enchanted I became. Never really embarked on a learning path, never took efforts to know the how's, why's and when's of either. And on hindsight I beleive it was a good thing I didnt. Some things are best left un-discovered...keep the enigma I say!

Have been on a Samuria movie spree recently. Hence..........

I remember when I watched "The Last Samurai" [all those years ago when it came out] I was spell bound for quite a while. Distinctly remember concluding that that was "one really good movie after a looong time". Everything about the movie was superbly set out. Also remember that it left me with that feeling- dont know what to call it- which overcomes me everytime I see any good Vs evil battle's!
OK, fine, I have a name for it...I call it the ramayan-mahabharat effect!! There, I've said it! Its the warm feeling when good always wins in the end....the battle against all odds. The admirable courage that refuses to go away. The idea of hope and faith and eventual redemption always makes me feel good....about humanity. Its the same reason why I love watching Lord of the Rings too so much. Its the epic dimension that wins me over every time.

O.K....agreed. 'A sucker for happy endings' is another way to look at it!!