Letters from Iwo Jima

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Originally Posted by Andyman

I've seen it a couple of times and find it quite interesting, especially the way it portrays the zealotry of the Japanese soldiers. If I have any criticism of the film, it's that the main character seems almost to be a bit too "Americanized" in that he seems to question the direction, guidance, and "dedication" of the other Japanese. He's too much of a free thinker.

Well, they had letters from the General from the japanese side and this is how the movie was started. There seemed to be quite a bit of historical research for the movie so I think is should be ppetty accurate.

WHat an amazing movie.