First things first.. It's sub titled. And over dubbed. If you don't like that, don't watch. I have nothing against dub titles. Keep in mind all these were added AFTER the film was shot. The film maker had nothing to do with that. This is not a "war" movie or an action "thriller". But it does tell a very engaging story about the mind set of the Japanese people and their military after WWI. It's a deep look into the back room and under belly of politics, military, and industry that is rampant even today.
I started watching it casually and somehow, along the way, it sucked me into it. I stayed up to the end (longer than I intended). I will watch more Japanese cinema. I've been watching Russian movies for a few years now, and find them in so many ways, better than their American counter parts.
I started watching it casually and somehow, along the way, it sucked me into it. I stayed up to the end (longer than I intended). I will watch more Japanese cinema. I've been watching Russian movies for a few years now, and find them in so many ways, better than their American counter parts.