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By Sarah H (1,870) on 14 Oct 2008

This is an incredibly touching film about a generation gap and the horrors of war. Gorgeous scenery, lovely performances…

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By Alex T (1,057) on 26 Aug 2008

One of Akira Kurosawa's late works, the film is both a touching family drama and a subtle treatment of the painful memories and feelings that…

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By Nikolas G (232) on 08 Aug 2008

A masterpiece of great Akira Kurosava ...a film about the memory , and how must keep memories as treasures ...a look at Nagasaki after 40 years…

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By The B (217) on 20 Jul 2008

Kurosawa's unique direction is very apparent in this film. Some of it does not transfer so well in a modern piece…

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By Praveen D (8) on 19 Jul 2008

Seen through the eyes of teenagers who have learned about August 9, 1945, and their grandmother who lived it…

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By Johnny B (564) on 04 Jul 2008

Not quite Kurosawa's best work. Still a great film, mind you, with some interesting cinematography and a few emotional punches. Not bad…

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By Toraaki V (10) on 03 Jul 2008

Un a gran pelicula sobre los estragos de la guerra, muy muy emotiva otra obra maestra…

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By Manuel A (132) on 27 Jun 2008

Este es el mejor alegato cinematografico en contra de la guerra, y no muestra una sola gota de sangre…

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By Capt. Bob (17) on 23 Jun 2008

An interesting inter-generational flim centering upon the Nagasaki bombing…

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By Bob W (910) on 23 Jun 2008

An interesting inter-generational flim centering upon the Nagasaki bombing…

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By Chris P (1,701) on 05 Apr 2008

A thought-provoking movie, providing some insight on the differences between two cultures and the aftermath of World War II…

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By James M (2,946) on 15 Feb 2008

Perhaps indicative of Kurosawa's own unraveling in the final years of his life, this study of memory delivers at the end…

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By David F (1,889) on 12 Feb 2008

It had it's moments, still this was more of a culture peice that was with a filming master, but it lacked from films before that had more action…

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By Moine Y (11) on 19 Jan 2008

Oscar worthy performances this is not. And Richard Gere speaking Japanese does not help…

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By Aric M (10) on 31 Dec 2007

There is this scene where this grandmother rages against this storm King Lear style that is kind of breathtaking…

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By David N (761) on 09 Nov 2007

An under appreciated film by Kurosawa. This film ignites strong emotions in the viewer and contains some great moments…

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By Philippe V (7) on 09 Nov 2007

The kindergarten monument and scenes are breath taking…

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By Private U (13,627) on 27 Sep 2007

Only Kurosawa could make an umbrella overturning such a magical moment…

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By Christopher B (2,528) on 06 Sep 2007

Nice but ultra-minor late Kurosawa. A striking visual or three does not overcome the Richard Gere factor…

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By Irina J (2) on 03 Sep 2007

Filming skills are great, but the meaning transfered is not that clear with too many symbols and distractive plots…

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