Film Review – Emperor

Many films dramatize the aftermath of World War II, but few have tackled
the immediate steps of research after combat has ceased. There’s a
novelty to “Emperor” that makes it inviting, investigating conversations
concerning the reconstruction of Japan mere days after atomic bombs
were dropped in 1945. An historical treatment seems to be a perfectly
acceptable route for the production to take, yet “Emperor” is concerned
that hardened men talking procedural events won’t make much of a movie,
so a romantic subplot is introduced, trying to humanize the enormity of
war. It’s an unnecessary addition, but there’s a lot more disappointment
to come with this lackluster effort. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com