First, I'm a Chinese. But I think this film is only average in what 2 hrs can deliver. Maybe, I know too much before hand, and expecting more from it.
For people who knows nothing about Nanjing massacre, I still recommend you to see this film. It is an introductory course, and leaves you some unanswered questions after watching it.
To make a good film out of the Nanjing massacre is not difficult. There are lots of stories the director can use. But it just missed. I'd think another documentary "Nan King" is a bit better in terms of content. However, I must say a good thing about this movie is less violent than it can be. If you check out the videos in youtube, you will know.
I'm not a overwhelming patriot, and never have been.I don't need the film to be portrayed from China perspective, so long as it stays with facts and balance view. The were goods & bads in Japanese soldiers, and so were Chinese. Spending too much time to show a Japanese soldier's remorse is a bit boring and out of proportion. He was only a minority. What's in the mind of the majority Japanese soldiers? This is not revealed. (Harmony is the current theme in China. Is this related?)
Some of the plots are unnecessary, too much battle & gunfire...no need. Just like car chase in each standard action movies. Have seen enough of such which did much better. I'd rather to see each main character's individual story.
For example, some of the Japanese women didn't know what job they were going to do in China when recruited from Japan homeland. They thought they could contribute something to their country , but their job were assigned as prostitutes. This could be a good plot, but just missed.
Story of the film is a bit weak. The only touching moment is when recruiting 100 women for Japanese soldiers.
If you are interested in this movie, I'd also recommend you to see "Tokyo Trial".
For people who knows nothing about Nanjing massacre, I still recommend you to see this film. It is an introductory course, and leaves you some unanswered questions after watching it.
To make a good film out of the Nanjing massacre is not difficult. There are lots of stories the director can use. But it just missed. I'd think another documentary "Nan King" is a bit better in terms of content. However, I must say a good thing about this movie is less violent than it can be. If you check out the videos in youtube, you will know.
I'm not a overwhelming patriot, and never have been.I don't need the film to be portrayed from China perspective, so long as it stays with facts and balance view. The were goods & bads in Japanese soldiers, and so were Chinese. Spending too much time to show a Japanese soldier's remorse is a bit boring and out of proportion. He was only a minority. What's in the mind of the majority Japanese soldiers? This is not revealed. (Harmony is the current theme in China. Is this related?)
Some of the plots are unnecessary, too much battle & gunfire...no need. Just like car chase in each standard action movies. Have seen enough of such which did much better. I'd rather to see each main character's individual story.
For example, some of the Japanese women didn't know what job they were going to do in China when recruited from Japan homeland. They thought they could contribute something to their country , but their job were assigned as prostitutes. This could be a good plot, but just missed.
Story of the film is a bit weak. The only touching moment is when recruiting 100 women for Japanese soldiers.
If you are interested in this movie, I'd also recommend you to see "Tokyo Trial".