Still an effective film some 25 years on. Funny too.
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For My Country 2022
Quite decent overall. Some flashback sequemces stronger than others, quite believable in terms of characters. Moving in places. Not nearly as heavy on social/political criticism as one might have expected given the premise. Much left unresolved, though I suppose that's how these things go.
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A Fugitive from the Past 1965
Quite a good mystery film but one that suffers from excessive length and lack of focus. It's strength lies in its portrayal of the turbulence of Japan's post-war transition from semi-feudal militarism to liberal capitalism, and the extensive social disruption which results. As a crime story it is relatively compelling. Rentarō Mikuni is excellent as the roguish Takichi Inutai, but, due to a jump in the film's timeline, he is largely and unfortunately absent from the middle third. Quite worth watching.
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Buffalo Soldiers 2001
Not exactly a visionary work of art but an effective and funny satire which paints a portrait of an era that the people in charge would prefer you forget. Best viewed alongside "Generation Kill" if you're looking for a realistic and unglamorous picture of the modern American soldier.
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