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**Dkavtbek** · 01-17-2007, 08:28 PM

I saw the film today and was blown away. When it opens nationwide in February I would highly recommend that you all see it.

Kataoka Sensei (NYC Kendo nanadan) plays the fanatical Major General Hayashi whose character is important in the development of the General Kuribayashi character played by Ken Watanabe.

I want to think that Sensei's true character rubbed off on Watanabe in his portrayal of Kuribayashi.

**itepearce** · 01-17-2007, 08:33 PM

I definitly want to check it out, I heard he had a much larger role than expected, thats realy good to hear if you ask me.

**QysnZWB4** · 01-17-2007, 09:03 PM

Damn! Now I gotta go see it again to focus on Hayashi.

Seriously, though, the film is a powerful depiction of how helpless the ordinary man is when swept up in the insanity of war. Each character depiction was superb, poignant without being over-wrought. Besides Watanabe's Kuribayashi I especially liked Ninomiya's portrayal of Saigo - the Japanese "everyman".

**soipguibbom** · 01-18-2007, 11:53 AM

I saw this movie without realizing Kataoka sensei was in it. Is he the second one from the left in this picture?

http://www.imdb.com/gallery/ss/04983...380/07642r.jpg

**dmoiknlasd** · 01-18-2007, 12:03 PM

I saw this movie without realizing Kataoka sensei was in it. Is he the second one from the left in this picture?

http://www.imdb.com/gallery/ss/04983...380/07642r.jpg

Yep, that's him. His stage name is Ken Kensei.

**IrrettelatWet** · 01-18-2007, 01:28 PM

wow that whole film passed me by
really should watch more telly or summit

thanks for the info everyone
ill be sure to check it out

**jeepgrandch** · 01-18-2007, 02:03 PM

Opens in the UK on February 23.

**santorio** · 01-18-2007, 02:23 PM

Is this showing at mainstream theatres, or do I have to go to one of those theatres that shows independent and foreign films?

EDIT: Ah nvm, I found it, it seems to be at several mainstream theatres close to where I live, according to yahoo movies.

**mp3 free** · 01-18-2007, 02:25 PM

Will be there...

**Moupponge** · 01-18-2007, 02:25 PM

Yep, that's him. His stage name is Ken Kensei.

He's got the serious war face...

**piramirra** · 01-18-2007, 02:29 PM

It'd be nice if it came to a theater in Wyoming. We hardly ever get anything here and have to end up driving to Cheyenne or even Denver.

**Cyzkrahu** · 01-18-2007, 02:32 PM

I cant wait to see this I saw the excelent flags our fathers the american side of the story so cant wait to see this even better half!

**KRbGA0Bg** · 01-18-2007, 03:34 PM

Is this showing at mainstream theatres, or do I have to go to one of those theatres that shows independent and foreign films?

EDIT: Ah nvm, I found it, it seems to be at several mainstream theatres close to where I live, according to yahoo movies.

It opened in NY and LA in December so it could get into the oscar race. Bets are on for nomination and maybe win for best picture and best director. It won the golden globe for best foreign language picture but it is competing for best picture in the oscars even though it is in Japanese and subtitled.

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Dkavtbek Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 465 Senior Member	Letters from Iwo Jima I saw the film today and was blown away. When it opens nationwide in February I would highly recommend that you all see it. Kataoka Sensei (NYC Kendo nanadan) plays the fanatical Major General Hayashi whose character is important in the development of the General Kuribayashi character played by Ken Watanabe. I want to think that Sensei's true character rubbed off on Watanabe in his portrayal of Kuribayashi. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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itepearce Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 420 Senior Member	I definitly want to check it out, I heard he had a much larger role than expected, thats realy good to hear if you ask me. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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QysnZWB4 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 482 Senior Member	Damn! Now I gotta go see it again to focus on Hayashi. Seriously, though, the film is a powerful depiction of how helpless the ordinary man is when swept up in the insanity of war. Each character depiction was superb, poignant without being over-wrought. Besides Watanabe's Kuribayashi I especially liked Ninomiya's portrayal of Saigo - the Japanese "everyman". Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-18-2007, 11:53 AM	#4
soipguibbom Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 542 Senior Member	I saw this movie without realizing Kataoka sensei was in it. Is he the second one from the left in this picture? http://www.imdb.com/gallery/ss/04983...380/07642r.jpg Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-18-2007, 12:03 PM	#5
dmoiknlasd Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 516 Senior Member	I saw this movie without realizing Kataoka sensei was in it. Is he the second one from the left in this picture? http://www.imdb.com/gallery/ss/04983...380/07642r.jpg Yep, that's him. His stage name is Ken Kensei. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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IrrettelatWet Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 431 Senior Member	wow that whole film passed me by really should watch more telly or summit thanks for the info everyone ill be sure to check it out Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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jeepgrandch Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 382 Senior Member	Opens in the UK on February 23. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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santorio Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 470 Senior Member	Is this showing at mainstream theatres, or do I have to go to one of those theatres that shows independent and foreign films? EDIT: Ah nvm, I found it, it seems to be at several mainstream theatres close to where I live, according to yahoo movies. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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mp3 free Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 317 Senior Member	Will be there... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Moupponge Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 436 Senior Member	Yep, that's him. His stage name is Ken Kensei. He's got the serious war face... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-18-2007, 02:29 PM	#11
piramirra Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 640 Senior Member	It'd be nice if it came to a theater in Wyoming. We hardly ever get anything here and have to end up driving to Cheyenne or even Denver. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-18-2007, 02:32 PM	#12
Cyzkrahu Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 477 Senior Member	I cant wait to see this I saw the excelent flags our fathers the american side of the story so cant wait to see this even better half! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-18-2007, 03:34 PM	#13
KRbGA0Bg Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 485 Senior Member	Is this showing at mainstream theatres, or do I have to go to one of those theatres that shows independent and foreign films? EDIT: Ah nvm, I found it, it seems to be at several mainstream theatres close to where I live, according to yahoo movies. It opened in NY and LA in December so it could get into the oscar race. Bets are on for nomination and maybe win for best picture and best director. It won the golden globe for best foreign language picture but it is competing for best picture in the oscars even though it is in Japanese and subtitled. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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