Ghost Dog: The Way Of The Samurai (2000) Movie Information:

Ghost Dog: The Way Of The Samurai (2000) Directed by: Jim Jarmusch Ghost Dog: The Way Of The Samurai (2000) Written by: Jim Jarmusch Ghost Dog: The Way Of The Samurai (2000) Cast: Forest Whitaker, John Tormey, Cliff Gorman, Frank Minucci, Richard Portnow, Tricia Vessey, Henry Silva, Gene Ruffini, Frank Adonis, Victor Argo

Ghost Dog: The Way Of The Samurai (2000) U.S. Distributor: Lionsgate Ghost Dog: The Way Of The Samurai (2000) U.K. Distributor: Film Four

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Ghost Dog: The Way Of The Samurai (2000) Synopsis:

Ghost Dog lives above the world, alongside a flock of birds, in a homemade shack on the roof of an abandoned building. Guided by the words of an ancient samurai text, Ghost Dog is a professional killer able to dissolve into the night and move through the city unnoticed. When Ghost Dog's code is dangerously betrayed by the dysfunctional mafia family that occasionally employs him, he reacts strictly in accord with the Way of the Samurai. In Ghost Dog's words, "We're like two ancient tribes, both almost extinct... and everything seems to be changing around us".

Ghost Dog: The Way Of The Samurai (2000) Movie Review:

I believe the fundamental message of this movie is about self belief and a conviction to follow through your beliefs. Though the act of killing (scum bag criminals) may be seen, by some, as immoral, and working for an organised crime syndicate is hardly an advised career choice :) the most noble aspect of this film is the absolute determination to live one's life to a strict set of codes as posed by the main character Forest Whitaker.

Basically there are two codes - the modern Mafia's and the ancient way of the samurai. Whitaker is the embodiment of an ancient samurai portrayed in a modern setting - silenced weapons take the place of katatas. This character's determination is admirable, even facing certain death, his belief and will does not falter, in fact he almost seems happy/(understands the meaning of it all).

What I'm trying to say is that even though he kills people, working for an organised crime syndicate, in the end he transcends all this and becomes truly enlightened (or something). Even if a samurai's head were to be suddenly cut off, he/she should still be able to perform one more action with certainty, if one becomes like a revengeful ghost and shows great determination - though his/her head is cut off he/she should not die...

JUST WATCH THIS MOVIE!!!

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Ghost Dog: The Way Of The Samurai (2000) review written by: Carl Owens