Yamato (English Subtitled) (DTS Version) (Hong Kong Version) DVD Region 3
Sorimachi Takashi (Actor)
| Nakamura Shido (Actor)
| Sato Junya (Director)
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Kevin Kennedy
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February 12, 2007
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February 12, 2007
Vivid tale of heroism
| "Yamato" is a spectacular tale of military heroism and an effective depiction of the bushido spirit. When telling the stories of the young sailors, their training, their families, and their ultimate fate in battle, the film soars. Unfortunately, the contemporary wrap-around story is overly sentimental and unnecessary. The movie makes one regrettable attempt to explain the larger significance of the war. One of the naval officers explains that Japan failed to keep up with "progress" and consequently was doomed, but that the sailors' fate would be the seeds for Japan's rebirth. Of course, Japan's problem was not that it didn't keep up with progress, but that it subjected much of Asia to a rapacious empire, then foolishly launched a direct attack on US forces. Japan can and should draw strength from the heroism that is well-portrayed in this film, but it must also recognize the true roots of its downfall. I highly recommend this movie. |
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Okinawan Boy
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January 13, 2007
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January 13, 2007
Epic
| The movie was great. As a fan of the Yamato anime series, there is no question we know the true story behind the legendary ship. I certainly compare the ship to the Titanic. At 72,000 tons, the ship is largest battleship ever constructed. Engineering wise, the ship is so wide, the United States would not be able to construct it as their options are limited to the width of the Panama canal. The Japanese Imperial Navy never had plans on attacking the east coast of the U.S. The Yamato, meaning (Japan) itself, is so beautiful in the movie. As an Okinawan, we value the story of the battle. And also along side the Kamikaze, the men of Yamato should always be seen as heros of our time. War is never right. The Battle of Okinawa is a reminder to all that neither the Allied or the Axis has rights to slaughter civilians. Whether it was Nanking, Okinawa, or Pearl Harbour, the stories must live on. Add this DVD to your collection with Space Cruiser Yamato, Battle of Midway, Pearl Harbour, Tora Tora Tora, and later "Letters from Iwojima". The region 3 DVD is an excellent transfer. However I'm dissappointed that they have shaved off the ends of the widescreen to fit PAL. If you want the full widescreen please buy the region code 2 version which YesAsia.com has been the first to offer! |
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Steve Rees
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November 23, 2006
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November 23, 2006
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This film is excellent. It is more a story than of watching fighting. It shows the war from a different angle, and how the japanese coped, with watching loved ones being sent away. It is very sad but is also very couragous. You really feel for the people on board the ship, and understand the way they do things. Buy it, this film is up there with the best war titles |
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