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The story of the battle of Iwo Jima between the United States and Japan during World War II, as told from the perspective of two good friends serving in the Japanese forces, who watch helplessly throughout various battles as their comrades are killed.
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Drama, Adaptation and War |
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| Running Time: |
2 hrs. 21 min. |
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| Release Date: |
December 20th, 2006 (limited) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for graphic war violence. |
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| Distributors: |
Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures International, Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$13,753,931 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
A-
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Bob Longino
"A sometimes-interesting parallel film to Flags of Our Fathers but one that goes on and on and on." more...
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B- |
Boston Globe, Ty Burr
"Eloquent, bloody, and daringly simple..." more...
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A |
Chicago Tribune, Michael Phillips
"...strikes me as the peak achievement in Eastwood's hallowed career." more...
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A |
E! Online, Dezhda Mountz
"...Eastwood directs with a simplicity that ensures the subject matter never becomes heavy-handed." more...
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B+ |
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