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Dec 05, 2023TheGrayMouser rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
One of the best WWII films to come out in the last 20 years. It is far superior to "Flags of Our Fathers" and deserves a place alongside other modern classic WWII films, such as "Saving Private Ryan," "Downfall," and "Das Boot." Highly…
Oct 08, 20231860Colt rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Years after watching this film's disaster of a twin, "Flags of Our Fathers," I realized I hadn't seen this film yet. So I borrowed it, put it on, and settled down with great apprehension, as 2023 became "The Year of Bad Classics." 2…
Mar 05, 2023RioCaliente rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
"Letters from Iwo Jima" -- beautifully crafted film by Clint Eastwood showing the Japanese point of view of the WWII battle for Iwo Jima. Sad story of war. Well worth its 2 hr 20 min length.
Jun 01, 2022IndyPL_KevinS rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This film is better than its 'companion' film "Flags of Our Fathers."
Dec 22, 20211aa rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Awesome film! Excellently written (people interested in writing history could learn from this more than trying to mimic the academic register)! Its touching, realistic, has diverse points of view, and the pathos is never lobbed on to the…
Dec 13, 2021Jtulsa rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Clint Eastwood directed 2 films about Iwo Jima. The first one is Flags Of Our Fathers which is about the American soldiers and Letters from Iwo Jima is about the Japanese soldiers. You see the hardships from both sides. Watch the special…
Sep 10, 2021Cosmostrator rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Did somebody let Clint Eastwood he made an anti-war movie? Darn good film. -0.5 star for lack of English dub.
Mar 25, 2019Moviereviewer rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
An outstanding account of the Americans invasion of the Japanese homeland island of Iwo Jima at the wanning days of WW 2 before America dropped the atomic bombs to end the war. from The Japanese point of view. REALLY good BUT it is a…
Mar 31, 2018byoneoka rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Finally, a first rate film about the Japanese side of WW II fighting. In truth, the Japanese soldiers were revealed as no different from the Americans. They came from humble origins, with families, who fought for their homeland. The…
Oct 09, 2017Nooksack20 rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
I found this movie boring. Do not recommend.
Jan 05, 20150cho rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is an excellent movie. The characters are deep and strong, a well done script and great acting. A must see for anyone that is interested in WW2 in the pacific.
Mar 13, 2014boothseattle rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is an amazing movie that should be seen by all. It is deep and has subtitles but is still a very good watch. It is rare to see the other perspective in war. After you watch this movie you will feel like you have watched something…
Oct 28, 2013GLNovak rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Clint Eastwood did it again. All his movies have that stamp of slow, considered thinking and I see it here. Seeing the battle from the Japanese side is a whole different perspective. Their code of honour led them to hurt their cause as…
May 04, 2012pokano rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Powerful, powerful film about Iwo Jima from the viewpoint of the Japanese soldiers. Great acting, cinematography, and directing. Should be a must see for all government leaders who are thinking of going to war. There's a flaw in the set…
Oct 31, 2011lukeooo2 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
great movie!!!!!!!!
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Jun 22, 2011aaa5756 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
B+ DVD
Mar 03, 2011peppertoo rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Very well done movie portraying the Japanese experience on Iwo Jima. Watched Flags of our Fathers first, but thought this was a better movie. Never had a problem with the subtitles as another viewer mentioned. Also, as another reviewer…
Dec 03, 2010aqiva rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
SDH & closed-caption review [1 = poor; 2 = fair; 3 = good, 4 = excellent]. Tiny, barely readable and blurry/fuzzy letters/words with the sub-titles. I gave it a 1 rating for sub-title readability & accessibility: Poor
Nov 22, 2010BookReviewer101 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I like the history in this book. japenese are very strong and ferocious warriors. well done clint eastwood.
Sep 05, 2010hur74Vety rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
This was a dark, yet moving, film. It's another great movie by Clint Eastwood. I really liked the fact that the story was kept in the native japanese tongue. I found the film focused a lot on character development, which is a great…
Mar 08, 2010NickCR rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
An excellent film, and in my opinion, better than its companion piece "Flags of our Fathers". I would have liked it if the DVD extras covered a bit more of the history / background of Japanese soldiers and thier habits / customs, etc. I…
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Jun 17, 2008nadian rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic! Spectacular acting, amazing cinematography and a heart wrenching story!
May 05, 2008
Nominated best film Oscar, best original screenplay and best director (Clint Eastwood). Won best sound editing.