Japanese-made WWII movies

[RussellM]

Hi all,

Has anyone seen either of these two Japanese-made WWII movies?

"For Those We Love" a.k.a. "I Go To Die For You." (2008?)

"Yamato." (2007)

If so, any comments on them, worth buying?

Any other Japanese-made movies of WWII that can be recommended?

Regards

Russ

[Stu W]

I know the Yamato has been discussed in the Book Review and Media sub forum. Not sure about the other one. I think you will be able to locate some feedback there by using the Search feature.

Regards,
Stu

[RussellM]

Hi Stu, thanks for the info - appreciated. I found a review thread on "Yamato". Some mixed opinions on that one.

Here's a link to the other one which is about a group of Kamikaze pilots.

http://www.amazon.com/FOR-THOSE-LOVE...I2UBKUUFFPCS8N

Regards

Russ

[Nick Komiya]

The story about the Kamikaze pilots was written by Shintaro Ishihara, the current mayor of Tokyo and is more a human drama than a war movie. I enjoyed watching it, but I read it was a commercial flop in Japan.

[RussellM]

Hi Nick, many thanks for your input on this movie.

It sounds quite appealing to me as I'm not looking for a full-on 'action' movie, but rather more of a visual story on the range of emotions and experiences these guys must have been through leading up to their missions.

Regards

Russ

[Nick Komiya]

Yes, then it is exactly the right movie for you.