This made me realize I can suspend disbelief but not my brain cells...
The premise is not explored in any meaningful way. Everything is static. Every character is paper thin. No twist, no subversion, no character development at ALL -- across a span of FIVE (5) years! Static for FIVE (5) years?
I'd imagine facing death would be a natural catalyst for growth and change. I'd think the austere life onboard would bring out different sides of people. But not…
upon rewatch, without the 70mm IMAX vista vision shock, this does feel long :(
1. like militarism bad, god, got it, but piling illogical self inflicted tragedy on top of illogical self inflicted tragedy for the sake of making a point is excessive and akin to purchasing sympathy with tragic elements
2. following the previous point, 二战时期的日本真的值得同情吗？show this to the war criminals, they don't deserve my tears. 还我们做错了什么。谁做错了什么谁心里清楚。
3. using the kids of a fascist to push for an ambiguous anti-war message i just cant
