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Letters from Iwo Jima

Letters from Iwo Jima

2006
Drama, War
2h 21m
In this companion piece to "Flags of Our Fathers," Clint Eastwood presents the untold story of the Japanese soldiers and their general who 61 years ago defended against the invading American forces on the island of Iwo Jima. (Warner Bros.)

Directed by:

Clint Eastwood

Screenwriter:

Paul Haggis, Iris Yamashita

Starring:

Ken Watanabe, Shidô Nakamura, Tsuyoshi Ihara, Kazunari Ninomiya, Ryo Kase, Yuki Matsuzaki, Hiroshi Watanabe, Takumi Bando, Eijiro Ozaki, Takashi Yamaguchi

Franchise:

Flags of our Fathers (2006)

Genres:

Drama, War, History

Country:

USA

Languages:

English, Japanese
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Letters from Iwo Jima

2006
Drama, War
2h 21m
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alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 04 Jun 2007
3
38th
Liked this more than I expected to. Eastwood does a great job; he can get a little maudlin at times with the piano score, but it's not used too often, and otherwise he never forces melodrama. There are some downright brutal scenes, and he lets the material and the nature of the conflict speak for itself.
Rated 04 Jun 2007
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 19 Jun 2015
85
87th
I loved the cinematography and it seemed very much like a fair representation of the other side of the conflict. Now that I've typed that I'm sure I could find some historian who said it was unrealistic or misrepresents the Japanese in some way and as a white American I am showing my ignorance by thinking this is a good movie. That hypothetical historian is a real piece of work. He can go fly a kite as far as I am concerned.
Rated 19 Jun 2015
cclzaCCLZA
Rated 20 Feb 2007
85
89th
Eastwood tells us the ultimate message of war: we are all the same and we are all human, no matter where you come from and who do you fight for in meaningless wars. And Eastwood tells us this with his perfectly-paced film structure and mood. Having Ken Watanabe in the cast doesn't hurt either. The problem comes when the writer tries to tells us what we already knew lots of times.
Rated 20 Feb 2007
doctor7doctor7
Rated 19 Feb 2007
88
89th
Fantastic movie. Some breath-taking shots capture the sheer horrific scale of the battle. Ken Watanabe is absolutely amazing. A few kind of corney moments ("Do what is right because it is right.") but it's still a great movie that compliments Flags of our Fathers very well.
Rated 19 Feb 2007
ytadelYtadel
Rated 04 Feb 2007
7
84th
The better half of Clint Eastwood's Iwo Jima saga by miles and one of the better World War II films since Saving Private Ryan, this movie is at turns interesting, dramatic, sad, intense, and despite a few melodramatic beats, it's very solid. Ken Watanabe has terrific presence as an actor.
Rated 04 Feb 2007
cinematicespCinematicESP
Rated 08 Jan 2007
89
84th
Reminds me of Seven Samurai with the great build up to the action. A brilliantly mapped out film with superb acting and a grey tone visual style that works to great effect.
Rated 08 Jan 2007
sproostsproost
Rated 29 Mar 2024
75
79th
War as an absolute abomination no matter which perspective you take, winning or losing - especially out of the boiling pot of Eastwood, who i think of as quite patriotic, i'm very pleasantly surprised he made it with such empathy and toned it down on the emperial army cliches. Tiny nitpick is the colorgrading that is a tad over in desaturation, it's almost black and white, while real footage of the events show a colorful landscape, which might have made it feel even more real
Rated 29 Mar 2024
shalevshalev
Rated 22 Aug 2019
83
70th
On top of the cinematic value of this movie, I got take the hat off to Eastwood for making the effort to really do this movie right. Also creating the twin films on both sides is a powerful statement in its own right.
Rated 22 Aug 2019
neonmanNeonman
Rated 26 Aug 2013
57
12th
Yawn. I was hoping to like this more than Flags of our Fathers, but I ended up disappointed. This film is very flat, dull, and often formulaic in terms of dialogue, story, score, cinematography, editing, and its comments on war. The characterisation is particularly heavy-handed, being filled out in flashbacks and ham-fisted into dialogue. Interesting to see a film about the other side that was made by Americans.
Rated 26 Aug 2013
alex_wsAlex WS
Rated 20 Jan 2013
56
34th
While a competently made and refreshing look at "the other side", I found the very low-key tone and lack of urgency in much of the movie detrimental to its narrative.
Rated 20 Jan 2013
astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 06 Nov 2012
72
24th
Despite a better structure than FooF, and fascinating insights into the Japanese military system, Letters is an even duller film than its sibling. There's less action, lots of sitting around which really mars the pacing, and the desaturated, dysentery-coloured cinematography really starts to stink. Granted, the characters are tolerable, and the insights deeper, and the emotional impact maybe even carried off a tad more effectively. But it's still a worse film, because it's so slow and boring.
Rated 06 Nov 2012
chrispalmChrisPalm
Rated 30 May 2011
73
38th
Really annoys me that Eastwood managed to make this one as another pro-american story. The only civilized and thinking japanese had offcourse been living in and been inspired by the US.
Rated 30 May 2011
waddayanutswaddayanuts
Rated 04 Nov 2010
40
2nd
This one didn't work for me at all. It's an interesting idea to show the perspectives of both sides of a battle but beyond that I don't think Eastwood comes up with anything interesting.
Rated 04 Nov 2010
scurryscurry
Rated 19 Jul 2010
55
67th
Very sentimental. Solid workmanship but its modern, anachronistic, feel detracts.
Rated 19 Jul 2010
chemtrailschemtrails
Rated 13 Mar 2010
80
90th
It's good
Rated 13 Mar 2010
evranaevrana
Rated 06 Dec 2009
86
86th
A much better movie than its big brother and conveys its message in a dry and effective way. Wars are always more accesible from the view point of the losing side, and this double movie format about Iwo jima battle by eastwood is really applaudable. Also some of the lower Japanese officials were a great example of the blinding effect of ultranationalism.
Rated 06 Dec 2009
bharathbharath
Rated 04 Dec 2009
80
88th
Very well paced movie which depicts the story of the battle of Iwo Jima from the Japanese side. In my opinion this part has missing the ingredient lacking in Flags of our father. The story just shows that both sides of the war were in reality the same in nature. Each one was fighting for his country and did what was required to defend his country. The background score is really powerful. Overall a very good entertaining movie, recommend to watch it after viewing Flags of Our Father.
Rated 04 Dec 2009
therealj_roTheRealJ-Ro
Rated 28 Jul 2008
80
70th
Very strong film, too rarely are we shown the opposite side of our war-fighting.
Rated 28 Jul 2008
ktappektappe
Rated 23 Mar 2008
100
98th
Much better than the movie that spawned it, "Flags of our Fathers." That one didn't move me nearly as much as this one did. You really feel for the poor guys stranded on this desolate rock, left to die in the caves.
Rated 23 Mar 2008
psixaospsiXaos
Rated 30 Aug 2007
80
83rd
You can feel both the classical american cinematography (of which I am not a fan) and japanese-style story telling in Iwo Jima. The constrained, balanced view is the strong point of this movie; especially when coupled with its twin Flags of our Fathers.
Rated 30 Aug 2007
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 13 Aug 2007
87
87th
A very interesting film that complements Flags of our fathers well. It has similar themes of heroism and is set in the same battle, but it the different perspective makes it an entirely different experience. It also feels more cohesive than FOOF. It stands well on its own as a tale of both Japanese men and their culture and the conflicts between those in a loosing cause.
Rated 13 Aug 2007
huychuHuychu
Rated 30 Jul 2007
84
57th
Here's a letter from Iwo Jima: stop making the stupid spot-on moments Paul Haggis.
Rated 30 Jul 2007
jimmynmujimmynmu
Rated 26 Jul 2007
68
52nd
A little tame and a little bloated. The score was also entirely useless.
Rated 26 Jul 2007
stainStain
Rated 26 Mar 2007
90
86th
I was about this far away from rooting for the Japanese
Rated 26 Mar 2007
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 19 Mar 2007
90
86th
Letters from Iwo Jima is a surprisingly emotional war drama that chronicles the Japanese side. I was blown away by how intense some of the scenes were, in particular the suicide for honor parts. If The Departed hadn't come out this year it would have easily been my choice for the best film of 2006.
Rated 19 Mar 2007
cambelcambel
Rated 26 Feb 2007
97
98th
Japanese style non-complex narrative meets the Classical American narration. A great mix!
Rated 26 Feb 2007
gencayGencay
Rated 09 May 2022
4
1st
Hayatımda izlediğim en anlamsız,en boş savaş filmi.Bu filmi izleyip de düşündürücü bulması için insanın düşünmek eylemini daha önce yapmayı bırak bu fiilin anlamını bile filmin başında öğrenmiş olması gerekiyor.Savaş algısına dair hiçbir şey katmıyor.Duygusallık sıfır. Bağ kurabileceğiniz, üzülebileceğiniz hiçbir karakter yok.Japonlar Amerikalıdan çok birbirini öldürüyor, düşmana atıp ölüme gitmek yerine ellerinde patlattıkları bombalarla onurlu öldüğünü düşünüyorlar(!)Ne duygu ne senaryo, 0.
Rated 09 May 2022
taurus1982taurus1982
Rated 09 Apr 2022
60
41st
Sappy, tonally anachronistic, and mostly forgettable... Even so, it's refreshing to see WWII from the perspective of Japanese soldiers.
Rated 09 Apr 2022
spoonerspotspoonerspot
Rated 15 Dec 2020
84
85th
I love war movies. This one tugs at the heartstrings a bit.
Rated 15 Dec 2020
cairosmithcairosmith
Rated 15 Oct 2020
62
51st
Relentlessly grim, as one would imagine defending Iwo Jima from American forces would be.
Rated 15 Oct 2020
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 17 Aug 2018
90
80th
A war film devoid of heroics, which is not to say that it lacks heroes, but rather that it doesn't conform to what we're conditioned to expect from war movies. Eastwood's films are about myths, and this is a film about the myths that drive all wars - that one country and its people are superior to another, that one person's life is worth more than another's. In its simple perspective switch, Letters from Iwo Jima gets at some hard truths about our history of violence.
Rated 17 Aug 2018
evilmangoesEvilMangoes
Rated 07 Apr 2018
96
90th
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Rated 07 Apr 2018
drrobertdr_Robert
Rated 26 Feb 2017
3
41st
Okay, filmen tar inte samma gamla vanliga utgångspunkt (den amerikanska). Men annars är det ungefär samma gamla vanliga krigsfilm... Den får mig framförallt att tänka på Den tunna röda linjen. Tempot är lågt och episkt men så bryts det regelbundet av pang-explosion-poff... Men det berör mig aldrig.
Rated 26 Feb 2017
armilioArmilio
Rated 21 Dec 2014
68
52nd
It's clever, by an american director, that the "good japaneses" where the ones that were in contact with US. Too clever when you can see the killing of POW by american soldiers as a balance, like "there is evil and good in every nation". USA still seems the nations with mostly good and Japan with mostly bad. But whatever, i think is acceptable, as i see the effort by Eastwood to make this an humanistic film: i rarely felt the war as senseless as in this movie.
Rated 21 Dec 2014
lonewolf2003Lonewolf2003
Rated 03 Dec 2014
85
92nd
(2nd viewing)
Rated 03 Dec 2014
zipsterZipster
Rated 11 Aug 2014
95
92nd
A profoundly sensitive meditation on facing certain doom, this companion piece to Flags of our Fathers is subtle and thoughtful, and marks another mountaintop altogether in the form of Clint Eastwood's utmost cultivation as a director. Stately in tone, his vision reflects the wisdom of life experience. Reconsidering Japanese soldiers as martyrs lets us re-evaluate the moral instruction we've been given in the past, and harmonizes unflinching barbarity with crisp tenderness.
Rated 11 Aug 2014
chroniclerChronicler
Rated 24 Oct 2013
100
95th
My favorite war film and one that does an excellent job of showing us what the daily life of Japanese soldiers stationed on Iwo Jima and seeing the battle for the island through their eyes. This film should be shown in schools(particularly Japanese ones since The Battle for Iwo Jima is seldom discussed there). This is great great film overall and really worth checking out if you're into history at all or Japanese history.
Rated 24 Oct 2013
jnsonejijnsoneji
Rated 08 Jul 2013
90
59th
Nicely written movie; shows Japanese side of the Iwo Jima Island battle. Could have been better.. this one seemed like intentionally slowed down.
Rated 08 Jul 2013
oretyo_rety
Rated 10 Mar 2013
90
87th
This portrait of an enemy is done with dignity and respect for the enemy's culture and values. It lets itself be carried away with emotions occasionally, but on the whole it's just a splendid war drama. Nothing less than expected from Clint Eastwood.
Rated 10 Mar 2013
theescapistTheEscapist
Rated 12 Jan 2013
77
84th
Looks at events from an unusual perspective, well made film. Made more of an impact than Flags of Our Fathers to me.
Rated 12 Jan 2013
gleebgleeb
Rated 04 Jan 2013
70
37th
It's a solidly made movie, but i don't think I'll remember it much 12 months from now.
Rated 04 Jan 2013
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 24 Nov 2012
84
73rd
Unusually subtle and delicate film from Eastwood, unlike any film attempted previously or since, is a fascinating companion piece to FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS. A slowly paced first half eventually gives way to some harrowing battle scenes, and an admirably brutal, realistic depiction of the American soldiers, definitely viewed as 'the enemy' in this context. The entire cast is excellent, but Watanabe as always stands out as the tower of strength General. Stunningly photographed in bleached greys.
Rated 24 Nov 2012
big_mooseBig Moose
Rated 29 Sep 2012
88
64th
Again, well done war film.
Rated 29 Sep 2012
lebowski99lebowski99
Rated 18 Sep 2012
85
87th
Much much better of the two Eastwood films about Iwo Jima. Extremely powerful and well acted.
Rated 18 Sep 2012
lexlex
Rated 30 Jul 2012
90
80th
Like the Kill Bill films, I evaluate Eastwood's two part war saga as one, which is how it should be, or the entire meaning is lost. They are films not just about two sides on a battlefield, but a story of cultures and the way different cultures act individually and perceive one another while being human just the same. Almost all the uniqueness of these films are lost when regarded separately.
Rated 30 Jul 2012
realmacgyverRealMacgyver
Rated 18 May 2012
90
94th
The other side to Flags of our Fathers, brilliant idea very well executed.Kurosawa level good. Extremely well balanced for a movie about an "enemy" done with a lot of respect and showing the stupidity and honourable aspects of both sides. Well worth a watch, probably better than it's companion piece.
Rated 18 May 2012
andyviewsAndyviews
Rated 09 Apr 2012
85
75th
a good movie that explores the tragedy of war from the side of the "bad guys"
Rated 09 Apr 2012
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 22 Dec 2011
79
77th
This is a good film. It is nice to see a non-American point of war for a change. The acting is first rate in this film.
Rated 22 Dec 2011
kavuKavu
Rated 18 Dec 2011
87
89th
Better than Flags in pretty much everything. Watanabe is brilliant.
Rated 18 Dec 2011
mandymandy
Rated 02 Oct 2011
9
98th
Told from an unusual perspective, beautifully filmed and Incredibly moving. Better than Flags our our Fathers but the two should both be seen.
Rated 02 Oct 2011
giuseppeGiuseppe
Rated 25 Sep 2011
83
89th
This is a truly great movie and the fact that this movie was appreciated both in the US and Japan is a tribute to the quality of this movie. It's one of the few American movies that not only attempt to show us the other side of the story, but do so in a respectful way. Kudos to Eastwood. The Japanese cast was also almost faultless. Watanabe and Nakamura managed a couple of brilliant performances.
Rated 25 Sep 2011
angrypierreangrypierre
Rated 12 Sep 2011
88
91st
Goes beyond Flags of Our Fathers to further penetrate the mental condition and motivations of soldiers who find themselves in the midst of unspeakable horror. Eastwood helms the story brilliantly, never resorting to cloying sentimentality, and letting the stories of the letters, and the men who wrote them, speak for themselves. Excellent.
Rated 12 Sep 2011
petrostserPetrosTser
Rated 07 Sep 2011
70
70th
"Letters From Iwo Jima" is a profound, unconventional and very well-directed film. The fact that it is over-long, though, hampers it from reaching the sentimental heights of "Flags Of Our Fathers".
Rated 07 Sep 2011
geohawkgeohawk
Rated 30 Jul 2011
83
48th
It's nice to see a movie like this made, the "heroics" of Iwo Jima as seen by the other side. I don't think it portrayed how effective the Japanese were at slowing down forces with superior technology and manpower, but it did underscore how pointless even battles like this can be. A better sense of passing time would have helped (for all the movie indicates, the battle was over in a day or two). Watanabe is excellent, but the script isn't quite up to the task.
Rated 30 Jul 2011
tjekhovTjekhov
Rated 18 Jun 2011
50
40th
Eastwood cunning play with grey tones and dramatic red is quite astonishing at times. Other than that the fighting scenes often lack the sufficient determination, which would have been made it a captivating visual experience; the only thing the film has going for it. The story is quite bland.
Rated 18 Jun 2011
stevekimesstevekimes
Rated 13 Mar 2011
80
47th
A WWII drama from the "other" side. Thought provoking.
Rated 13 Mar 2011
emprahporkyemprahporky
Rated 28 Feb 2011
92
66th
Great movie, it humanizes an army that really had no notable portrayals other than "BANZAI FOR THE EMPRAH BAKABAKABAKA DIE WEAKLING AMERICAN PIG" in past films. The landscape of Iwo Jima, with its black sand and bombed out craters, reminds us that this is a literal hell for the young men fighting and dying there. And Ken Watanabe is a badass.
Rated 28 Feb 2011
rufamRufam
Rated 09 Feb 2011
75
72nd
"Letters from Iwo Jima", the second volume in Clint Eastwood's unflinchingly honest and humanistic two-parter, takes a daring approach by focusing on the fates of the Japanese soldiers. Bravely debunking all stereotypes of war films, Eastwood offers a deeply touching film along with an eloquent message about the futility of war. Although the first hour is slow and uninvolving, as the combat begins, and a sense of finality infuses every scene, it evolves into something poignant.
Rated 09 Feb 2011
glmglm
Rated 26 Dec 2010
87
85th
87.250
Rated 26 Dec 2010
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 22 Oct 2010
30
78th
"In spite of its cases of explanatory handholding, there remains a stirring potency to Letters' exploration of loyalty, responsibility, and nobility." - Nick Schager
Rated 22 Oct 2010
bookhouseboybookhouseboy
Rated 04 Sep 2010
64
83rd
#07#, hype, story, reviews, (dir Eastwood, K Watanabe)
Rated 04 Sep 2010
talibanTaliban
Rated 09 Jun 2010
25
31st
hollywood at war
Rated 09 Jun 2010
gr8googlyGr8Googly
Rated 03 Mar 2010
88
89th
The better of the two WWII Eastwood directed films.
Rated 03 Mar 2010
freqflyerfreqflyer
Rated 15 Jan 2010
88
92nd
Of the two (this one and Flags of Our Fathers), this one stands out to me as the superior of the two, for the simple fact of its utter desperation and the depiction of the 'dark side' of the Americans and the Japanese -- nevertheless, both were excellent.
Rated 15 Jan 2010
overratedoverrated
Rated 10 Jan 2010
55
56th
The best output I've seen from Eastwood since Unforgiven, but it's still short of what I expected. Watanabe owns this movie and it's worth watching just for that, but the other main character belongs in an anime. A puppy is killed! He almost loses a bucket!
Rated 10 Jan 2010
phaedrusphaedrus
Rated 03 Jan 2010
70
78th
Good, I like Clint
Rated 03 Jan 2010
squareheadSquarehead
Rated 29 Nov 2009
80
78th
I had seen Flags of Our Fathers' already but this was in a different league. The filmmakers manage to create such empathy between the audience and the Japanese soldiers (of different ranks) and this is surely a sign of film at its best; crossing cultural and geographic barriers to develop a shared understanding. Anyone involved in Black Hawk Down should watch this to understand that war films should be about more than two hours of bangs and booms with no "why?" questions asked.
Rated 29 Nov 2009
kittonnikittonni
Rated 08 Nov 2009
83
63rd
A perfect movie. The acting, the story, the sets and even the soundtrack is absolutely perfect. This movie is, in my opinion, Clint Eastwood's masterpiece.
Rated 08 Nov 2009
chaotronchaotron
Rated 08 Oct 2009
85
85th
Great war movie, totally different from the usual Hollywood patriotism. Watanabe is awesome.
Rated 08 Oct 2009
choobinchoobin
Rated 09 Sep 2009
80
33rd
Ensani. in sefatie ke vaseh tosife in film monaseb be nazar mirese. ehsasat o ravabete ensani, oonam dar khelale ye jange farsayeshi, tooye in file be khoobi neshoon dade shode; mozaf bar inke sequence haye jangish vaghe'an aali az ab daroomade va in be filmbardarie marakeye film ham marboote. kargardanie Eastwoode bozorg mese hamishe aalie vali rythme film betore mahsoosi konde ke monasebe filme jangi nis
Rated 09 Sep 2009
spookymarispookymari
Rated 20 Aug 2009
85
91st
Nearly made me cry. Not many movies make me cry. It was only as the credits rolled that I realized I knew the name of the lead actor, and what a surprise to find a guy from a boy band in a Clint Eastwood movie!
Rated 20 Aug 2009
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 01 Aug 2009
77
78th
Another high quality movie from Clint. I seem to be in the minority in that i prefer "Flags of Our Fathers", but even so this is a really well made movie. Highly recommeded.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
anselmi86Anselmi86
Rated 27 Jul 2009
82
75th
A very daring and interesting concept for a film and a very admirable attempt by Eastwood. If only he did not submit to his sentimental ways in what should have been a completely unsentimental portrait. Still, one of the much better films of 2006. Incredible sound effects, too.
Rated 27 Jul 2009
naurunauru
Rated 27 Jul 2009
40
33rd
Yet another film directed by Eastwood that should have been good but ends up mediocre. It just drags on and on and on...
Rated 27 Jul 2009
dnatasha99dnatasha99
Rated 06 Jun 2009
93
55th
Showing the other side of war and showing how similar both sides are. Some who see each other as the enemy and also a sympathetic view as well.
Rated 06 Jun 2009
abunchofcatsABUNCHOFCATS
Rated 27 Apr 2009
86
73rd
One of the best war movies I have ever seen, especially in the fact that it portrays a sympathetic view of our enemies by an American.
Rated 27 Apr 2009
caocaocaocao
Rated 24 Apr 2009
70
55th
Strong in almost all aspects but there was nothing here to really have me elevate it beyond good. The Japanese point of view was refreshing and Watanabe's performance stands out.
Rated 24 Apr 2009
ronthedogronthedog
Rated 01 Mar 2009
73
11th
Decent enough but a bit sentimental and employed too many cliches. Told from the Japanse point of view but didn't fully embrace the cultural ethos so all seemed a bit fake ultimately.
Rated 01 Mar 2009
doggreenDoggreen
Rated 01 Mar 2009
78
49th
A subdued yet very worthwhile war film. I guess Clint spent most of the budget making Flags, because not as much action as Flags. Excellent score. Has this one haunting scene that will stay with you forever. Highly reccomended.
Rated 01 Mar 2009
defiantDefiant
Rated 06 Feb 2009
95
71st
Clint deserves a lot of credit for this one
Rated 06 Feb 2009
andaghandagh
Rated 30 Jan 2009
73
40th
Liked it other than the special effects.
Rated 30 Jan 2009
eric_janeric-jan
Rated 26 Jan 2009
75
74th
Pretty good Eastwood movie about the war, from the side of the Japanese.
Rated 26 Jan 2009
westknifewestknife
Rated 22 Jan 2009
85
78th
A very good World War II film, which succeeds because of its unique perspective (from the Japanese side), its solid acting and memorable characters, and above all Clint Eastwood's masterful directing. Has a huge, sweeping epic feel to it (and I am a professed sucker for that), helped by a great musical score and beautiful visuals.
Rated 22 Jan 2009
bmuniseBmunise
Rated 16 Jan 2009
94
68th
Still Hollywood and melodramatic, but the narrative is solid and the pacing problems from Flags somewhat fixed. Learn how to score a film, though. Christ.
Rated 16 Jan 2009
markkermodemarkkermode
Rated 09 Jan 2009
1
0th
"Does have a genuine emotional core and makes Flags of our Fathers look like a better film."
Rated 09 Jan 2009
graveyardtangraveyardtan
Rated 23 Dec 2008
90
84th
1
Rated 23 Dec 2008
va3hVa3H
Rated 17 Dec 2008
89
59th
The Pacific War has never looked so humanistic and uplifting! Eastwood has directed an inspiring film portraying the innate dignity evinced in all mankind. Whether it be a Japanese or American: war dehumanizes everyone; stripes humans to bear-bone nothingness and removes our integrity and worth. Moreover, Eastwood employs the same gray/blueish saturation that Spielberg did in Saving Private Ryan adding an atmospheric quality. One glaring fault is the film wonders, and is rather prolix at points.
Rated 17 Dec 2008
optimusmikeOptimus_mike
Rated 04 Dec 2008
80
71st
One of the best war movies I've seen that is not from the American viewpoint.
Rated 04 Dec 2008
rthornhillrthornhill
Rated 06 Nov 2008
86
51st
Like most I felt this was superior to Clint's "Flags". Better story and the characters were more intriquing. Tells the story of Iwo Jima from the Japanese perspective. Recommended.
Rated 06 Nov 2008
tathieltathiel
Rated 12 Oct 2008
95
99th
Abslutely well done drama and the decision to do it in Japanese improves a lot to other war movies of that kind. I also liked it better than its brother movie "Flags of our Fathers".
Rated 12 Oct 2008
mohba2007mohba2007
Rated 21 Sep 2008
75
58th
great film a bit sad but contains the right mood and fine acting and plot
Rated 21 Sep 2008
lynchmidgetLynchMidget
Rated 14 Jul 2008
90
84th
The second of Eastwood's 2006 Iwo Jima films, Letters is far superior to Flags.
Rated 14 Jul 2008
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 15 Jun 2008
80
66th
Well, this is going to be a very dry review, but I don't have much to say. It's a well-crafted film with strong themes and messages, good performances, good pacing, good photography. It didn't really push my buttons, but I can't find much fault with anything in particular. Neither better nor worse than I expected... I didn't mind watching it at all, but I can pretty much take it or leave it.
Rated 15 Jun 2008
scottstilsonscottstilson
Rated 31 May 2008
85
92nd
A character-driven, achingly human war film from Clint Eastwood, told from the "other" side. Very satisfying, albeit not in typical Hollywood fashion (e.g., Spider-Man 2, It's A Wonderful Life, etc.).
Rated 31 May 2008
hehejajahehejaja
Rated 26 Apr 2008
70
57th
Not a monumentally powerful film, but an exciting and well-made dish from start to finish.
Rated 26 Apr 2008
coloradomancoloradoman
Rated 05 Apr 2008
90
95th
Better than 'Flags of our Fathers', 'Letters' reuses what seems to be a lot of the same battle footage, but ups the emotional content and the action, focusing more on the war itself and less on the aftermath, as 'Flags' did. Both are fine in their own way, but as an actual war film, 'Letters' succeeds and Ken Watanabe proves once again that he is one of the finest actors out there.
Rated 05 Apr 2008
kasperlKasperL
Rated 15 Jan 2008
80
86th
The idea of giving each side a movie is a wonderful one. And this is, certainly, the better of the two.
Rated 15 Jan 2008
geodaciusGeodacius
Rated 04 Jan 2008
41
13th
world war 2 movies were best left to people who were actually there. oh and Steven Spielberg too...
Rated 04 Jan 2008
adrianadrian
Rated 09 Dec 2007
70
83rd
Letters from Iwo Jima is the best Eastwood movie I've seen since Unforgiven, but that's not saying much because I'm not a big fan. His vision here, however, is very well executed. The movie is worth a look if only for the cinematography with its almost black-and-white look and the solid performances by everyone involved, especially Ken Watanabe.
Rated 09 Dec 2007
oolookittyoolookitty
Rated 24 Oct 2007
70
32nd
Message 1: War is Bad. Message 2: The guys we're fighting are just like us. Another overrated epic from Eastwood.
Rated 24 Oct 2007

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