I'll be short and blunt with this review, but please dont listen to the ridiculous 1* reviews. I enjoyed it for the entire run time of the film. Yes it's a variation on the 47 ronin story but stil thoroughly exciting and engaging all the same. Watch for yourself and you be the judge. Definitely wouldnt bother reading any review under a 7.

In an unnamed empire, a lord is being killed for political reasons and the greed of a competitor, his private army disbanded, his lands divided among the other nobles. A year later, his retainers, all loyal followers of the code of the warrior, take revenge.

This is actually a real and very famous and influential event that happened in Japan in the 18th century, also known as the Ako incident. I found it funny that the ending of the movie was changed to suit Western sensibilities, but the gist of the film is the same nonetheless.

The acting was good, with a real nice cast, the directing was good and the entire feel of the movie, from cinematography to costumes, helped get me in the atmosphere of the story. I felt the music was a bit too bombastic for the scenes, but it was also nice.

Bottom line: a UK and South Korea coproduction, it feels different than an American movie, and in a very good way, but it is not an exceptional film. Perhaps its greatest merit is the acting and the rather faithful depiction of the incident. The ending ruins that a bit, but not by much.

When the corrupt minister Geza Mott (Aksel Hennie) demands more taxes from Lord Bartok (Morgan Freeman), he goes to his castle with Commander Raiden (Clive Owen) and his knights. He challenges Geza Mott and tries to kill him but the Emperor (Payman Maadi) sentences him to be beheaded by Raiden. Further, he deprives the castle and lands from his family. Geza Mott asks his commander to follow Raiden and builds an iron gate in the entrance of his castle expecting revenge, but Raiden prefers to drink instead becoming a drunkard. One year later, the knights want to seek revenge against the dishonor of their Lord. Geza Mott has neglected his security since Raiden is an alcoholic bum. What will happen to Raiden?

"Last Knights" is the uncredited remake of "Genroku Chûshingura" ("The 47 Ronin"). Unfortunately the application of values from the Japanese culture does not work well in the Western environment. The film is a strange mess of cultures and is worthwhile only in the few actions scenes. In addition, a black man as part of the nobility in UK in the Middle Ages is unique. My vote is four.

Title (Brazil): "Os Últimos Cavaleiros" ("The Last Knights")