Letters From Iwo Jima
Movie Title: Letters from Iwo Jima
Date released in Japan:
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
Starring: Ken Watanabe, Kazunari Ninomiya, Ryo Kase, Shido Nakamura, Tsuyoshi Ihara
Synopsis:
The story of the battle of Iwo Jima between the United States and Imperial Japan during World War II, as told from the perspective of the Japanese who fought it.
The island of Iwo Jima stands between the American military force and the home islands of Japan. Therefore the Imperial Japanese Army is desperate to prevent it from falling into American hands and providing a launching point for an invasion of Japan. General Tadamichi Kuribayashi is given command of the forces on the island and sets out to prepare for the imminent attack. General Kuribayashi, however, does not favor the rigid traditional approach recommended by his subordinates, and resentment and resistance fester among his staff. In the lower echelons, a young soldier, Saigo, a poor baker in civilian life, strives with his friends to survive the harsh regime of the Japanese army itself, all the while knowing that a fierce battle looms. When the American invasion begins, both Kuribayashi and Saigo find strength, honor, courage, and horrors beyond imagination.
Thoughts:
hmm...i can't believe i didn't put this movie up a lot sooner..like when i first heard about it. but i think after hearing constant news about it, i just thought i did.
I can't wait to see this movie. I'm so glad it did well in the awards department. winning best foreign picture at the golden globes and other award shows. i was a bit nervous b/c "pan's labyrinth" was in the foreign category too and there has been a lot of buzz on that movie as well. i know this movie and "flags of our fathers" are companion pieces, but i don't really have any interest in watching "flags". ken watanabe is so regal and elegant looking, i love him~ (plus it's nice to see nino on the big screen instead of my computer screen) since the movie should be out in wide release by now, if you can, go see it! =D
Trailer:
Website:
http://iwojimathemovie.warnerbros.com/lettersofiwojima/framework/framework.html