Review of Emperor (2012) by Eric S — 27 Aug 2013

Hidden jewel. Little known story of what happened in Japan after the bombing.

This review of Emperor (2012) was written by Eric S on 27 Aug 2013.

Emperor has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Joshua S (854) on 16 Aug 2015

Emperor fails to deliver and tell the story of an important historical event…

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By Heather M (2,904) on 07 Mar 2014

I usually avoid watching war movies and this one is the perfect example of why. Bad characters, bad acting, bad story, just bad…

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By Kristin R (603) on 07 Dec 2013

Emporer is not exactly riveting, but it is entertaining enough to sit through, and relatively short…

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By Brian B (2,161) on 11 Oct 2013

A good idea but poorly executed. The screenwriting was good however and some scenes really shone…

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By Angelo Dean B (147) on 30 Jun 2014

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By Ale L (292) on 05 Dec 2013

It's an entertaining history lesson with an Oscar-caliber performance by Matthew Fox and a riveting plot…

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By Donald Clarke (1,051) for Irish Times (1,391) on 10 Oct 2013

Emperor will do well enough. But if you want a more nuanced take on the same events, check out Alexander Sokurov's extraordinary The Sun…

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By Tristan M (504) on 25 May 2014

This wouldn't be the first historical film to play fast and furious with the personal detail of lives of the main historical figures…

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By Dann M (1,530) on 09 Oct 2013

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By Jordon J (666) on 19 Feb 2014

Just a dull procedural, with the bland Matthew Fox driving around in a jeep and asking questions and not having them answered. I say SKIP IT…

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