Review of Letters from Iwo Jima (2006) by Lindal. — 31 Jan 2007
I missed "Flags" and really want to see it now. "Letters" left me longing for a taste of "the other side of the story." The Japanese cast was terrific, with characters who really stay with you.
Two things bothered me, though. One was the extremely washed-out look of the film -- an artistic statement, no doubt, but a surreal choice. The other was that the Americans (e.g. their treatment of prisoners) were portrayed as so much more savage than the Japanese.
(Doubt it). A memorable picture but I agree, not a Best Picture.
This review of Letters from Iwo Jima (2006) was written by Lindal. on 31 Jan 2007.
Letters from Iwo Jima has generally received very positive reviews.
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