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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 Rich Cline (3,056) for Shadows on the Wall (2,096) on 10 Oct 2013

An attempt to spice up a true story with fictional characters and events leaves this film feeling artificial…

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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 Dann M (1,530) on 09 Oct 2013

The World War II film Emperor is a dramatic political thriller. In the aftermath of Japan's surrender Supreme Commander Gen…

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By Neil Smith (699) for Total Film (3,532) on 06 Oct 2013

Fun when Jones is around, dull when he's not, it's all just a little bit of history repeating…

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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 Bob B (485) on 05 Oct 2013

I must admit that this movie is not bad and it stays true to the historical events as much as possible…

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By Dave R (1,620) 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 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 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 Rob Daniel (202) for Sky Cinema (1,726) on 03 Oct 2013

Undemanding, handsome and played with conviction, but sorely missing any sense of urgency…

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By Alvin Y (438) on 03 Oct 2013

It's probably one of the better history dramas ever to put on film. This kind of story would have been filmed a long time ago…

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By Ryan Gilbey (367) for Guardian (4,584) on 02 Oct 2013

Emperor is dutiful, patient and almost entirely without flair…

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By Joseph F (499) on 02 Oct 2013

Interesting look into history bogged down by a romantic subplot. Jones seems to portray MacArthur's stature through his performance…

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By Trevor Johnston (624) for Time Out (7,510) on 30 Sep 2013

It’s all done with care and authentic Japanese locations, and is engrossing for anyone with an interest in the subject…

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By Paul Gallagher (60) for The List (2,018) on 29 Sep 2013

Webber brings the politics and intrigue to the fore in a gripping final act, but the overall impression is that a fascinating story from history…

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By Ian Nathan (392) for Empire Magazine (3,326) on 28 Sep 2013

Good intentions, vivid setting and TLJ on top form do not make up for a lack of anything truly compelling…

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By Derek B. C (79) on 21 Sep 2013

I was very pleased with this film…

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By Monique Y (102) on 17 Sep 2013

Best movie I've seen in a long time. Well acted, historical, emotional…

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By Benny G (75) on 16 Sep 2013

This was a good story, getting the seal of Approval…

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