Letters from Iwo Jima

2007-Drama/War
Ken Watanabe

In every war film there is always some sort of bias, and an unfair narration of what side is 'Good' and 'Evil'. This film was filmed back to back with "Flags of our Fathers" both films directed by Clint Eastwood. This was an amazing idea, "Flags" for the American side, and "Iwo Jima" the Japanese side. The problem was that most American Viewers only sat through 1 ( i mean, c'mon! over $20 per person for the same movie/event?). In the end, "Iwo Jima" suffered he box office sales.

Synopsis:
The story of the battle of Iwo Jima between the United States and Imperial Japan during World War II, as told from the perspective of the Japanese who fought it.

All-in-All:
I have to say that this film is the closest to properly show both sides of the war, both noble and twisted in all its glory. In the end of any war, what is the difference? Both sides sends letters to loved ones, sharing hopes, fears, encouragement, both human, differences lie in loyalties, and blind faith on the sides in belief of their sides being 'Good'. This film wow's me and brings relevance in a genre filled with non-stop action and propaganda.

Riko's Rating: A+