Review of Emperor (2012) by John K — 23 Aug 2013

Not a bad glimpse at post-WWII history that not too many US history books teach.

This review of Emperor (2012) was written by John K on 23 Aug 2013.

Emperor has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Ryan M (2,675) on 17 Sep 2014

Interesting factual with artistic licence film where the yanks go in search of Hirohito to try to bring him to trial for war crimes…

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By Kristin R (603) on 07 Dec 2013

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By Patrick C (750) on 03 Nov 2013

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By Mark Kermode (1,002) for Observer (UK) (2,398) on 05 Oct 2013

Thank heaven for Jones's reliable grouchiness, his bloodhound eyes, high-belted paunch, and deader-than-deadpan drawl offering welcome relief…

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By Alberto M (190) on 18 Oct 2013

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By Smitty S (17) on 25 May 2014

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This movie had an honest chance to be great, there was so much history at work here, a chance to tell the story of what happened in Japan after…

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