Letters from Iwo Jima

[ShadowZA]

An excellent, powerful (anti) war movie contrasting brutal militarism with human perspectives. A portrait is eloquently painted of the truth that the war machine is savagery itself - not the soldiers on either side (who, in most ways were alike). The way that this movie is put forward, from the Japanese perspective, in Japanese (with English subtitles) is perfect in that it deepens the empathy.

This is not a family movie at all. It requires focus and concentration in order to get the best out of it imho. I felt drained after watching this. Positively drained. A classic, imho.

This Clint Eastwood masterpiece is probably one of the best war pieces I have seen. :T

[Danbry39]

Agree with you on all parts. Just an amazing film.

[Race Car Driver]

I fell asleep during this movie.

[Ovation]

An outstanding film that should be required viewing in all American history classes (at the college level, at least--high schools might be a bit reluctant, though the last one I taught at would not have cared). Not to "glorify" the Japanese but to put the entire Pacific theatre of the Second World War into a more comprehensive context.

[Chris D]

I thought it was decent, but it didn't overwhelm me as a masterpiece. Worth watching, but I won't rent it again.