Review of Emperor (2012) by Andrew S — 17 Jun 2014

Emperor follows the events directly after the Second World War and the subsequent hunt and trials for war crimes during the war. The story is quite entertaining and well structured, but nearing the film's final, some aspects come apart a bit, and the film should have had a slightly better ending.

I mean, the film has some very good performances, and it told a truly engrossing story. However, a part of me felt that the film could have been so much more as well. For me, Tommy Lee Jones as five star General Douglas MacArthur is well chosen for the part, and he makes the film worth seeing.

I enjoyed the film, but like I said, near the end, it just kind of lingers on, as if they didn't know how to conclude it. Emperor really could have been a great movie, but it just doesn't become anything truly memorable.

The cast are good here, and the story is quite good, but there are plenty of things to have been improved upon. Despite this, Emperor is not a bad film, and it's a bit underrated as well. Overall, with a good story and good performances, Emperor is one of those movies that is worth seeing if you enjoy a good war themed drama.

But like I said, it could have been better, but for what we get, it's a good movie that never realizes its full potential. That's a shame because considering the subject matter; you'd expect a great film.

This is good entertainment, but it does leave a bit to be desired, and it really should have something unique. To those expecting an elaborate drama, you'll be disappointed, as the film doesn't conclude in a way that is satisfactory.

The film could have been terrific, but it doesn't go beyond good entertainment, instead of being an enthralling drama that it should have been.