Village VoiceGiven its true-life basis, the story is already devoid of suspense regarding Hirohito's ultimate fate, and Fellers's inquiry...
Chicago Sun-TimesThe cliches are relatively few and spaced apart, and the tearjerking and profound moments are authentic and well-earned.
Chicago TribuneShot in New Zealand, the picture's images of a devastated postwar Tokyo are often impressive, blending old-fashioned product...
Rolling StoneThe effort to put a personal face on the major issue of occupation is as timely as Iraq and Afghanistan, but the execution i...
The New York TimesMr. Jones's performance is the only spark within this otherwise dull, well-mannered exercise.
San Francisco ChronicleIn the end, probably the best way to watch Emperor is to pretend that the Supreme Command of Allied Forces in Japan after Wo...
Los Angeles TimesRegrettably, Emperor does not match MacArthur's vigor, or mine his legacy. Instead, the movie is Fellers' tale and dryly tol...
Washington PostWrapping a history lesson in a romantic melodrama can make for a lively movie, but only if the love story is juicier than th...
USA TodayThe subject is intrinsically compelling, yet the central story is padded with an uninvolving love story that functions mostl...
New York PostDirector Webber and the screenwriters, David Klass and Vera Blasi largely waste Jones and some very nice period details.
Hollywood ReporterPeter Webber's stolid historical drama set during the American occupation of postwar Japan comes to life the most when Tommy...
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Partial Film Information
Director: Peter Webber
Writer: David Klass
Studio: Roadside Attractions
Cast: Matthew Fox, Tommy Lee Jones, Eriko Hatsune
Release: March 8, 2013
Writer: David Klass
Studio: Roadside Attractions
Cast: Matthew Fox, Tommy Lee Jones, Eriko Hatsune
Release: March 8, 2013
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