Review of Emperor (2012) by Indra W — 09 Aug 2013

American view of their occupation of Japan. Sorry, but I still think that I need to see Japanese version of the story.

This review of Emperor (2012) was written by Indra W on 09 Aug 2013.

Emperor has generally received mixed reviews.

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Unfortunately it tries to much it be any better than it truly is but otherwise it does explain the dicomitc relationship between United States…

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By Graham Young (657) for Birmingham Mail (391) on 03 Oct 2013

The climax, when MacArthur finally meets Hirohito, is fascinating - and validated by the end-credit, picture-led round-up of what happened…

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By Peter P (1,726) on 12 Jan 2014

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By Laurie A (151) on 11 Oct 2018

I can't believe how permissive the Americans were after all the atrocities the Japs did…

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By Jay M (484) on 04 Feb 2016

I thought this was a fairly decent drama set after the Japanese surrender at the end of the Second World War as General MacArthur tasks one…

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By Todd B (417) on 21 Apr 2014

Historically very accurate and extremely well acted…

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By Chris W (2,796) on 05 Oct 2013

It was an interesting movie of past history was not to bad of a movie didn't feel like a super long movie to me it was well done I must say…

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By Tony L (800) on 08 Dec 2013

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By Dave R (1,620) on 05 Oct 2013

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