Review of Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983) by Joe Walsh for CineVue — 02 Apr 2003
Ultimately, the attempt to over-deliver on themes leads to a serious under-delivery of dramatic impact. This is a disjointed film, inexplicably a classic for some, that fails to engage with modern audiences.
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This review of Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983) was written by Joe Walsh and published by CineVue on 02 Apr 2003.
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence has generally received positive reviews.
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