Nanking (2007) Reviews
- Starring:
- Hugo Armstrong, Rosalind Chao, (more)
- Director(s):
- Bill Guttentag, Dan Sturman, (more
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Category:
- Documentary, Independent Films
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13 out of 13 people found this review helpful An absolute must see of the horrific occupation of the Japanese conquest of Nanking in 1937. Brutal, compelling, and emotionally stirring--a tribute to the Chinese people capacity for endurance of ... Read More An absolute must see of the horrific occupation of the Japanese conquest of Nanking in 1937. Brutal, compelling, and emotionally stirring--a tribute to the Chinese people capacity for endurance of but one chapter of their struggle to survive amidst unspeakable suffering. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
10 out of 10 people found this review helpful The book was better however the film captures the attrocities committed during the Japanese invasion outwardly contradicting the propaganda they were providing to the foreign media. This film will ... Read More The book was better however the film captures the attrocities committed during the Japanese invasion outwardly contradicting the propaganda they were providing to the foreign media. This film will devastate you! It's heartbreaking to see how women and children were raped, tortured and murdered for no reason other than being Chinese. To this day the Japanese gov't states the facts are overstated and will not admit or apologize for it's war attricities. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful and the stories they told about this horrible massacre that occurred
so many years ago but it is still so fresh in their minds.
The History of China is not something you hear about
everyday. So ... Read More and the stories they told about this horrible massacre that occurred
so many years ago but it is still so fresh in their minds.
The History of China is not something you hear about
everyday. So this appealed to us on both counts. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful As a student of WWII, I found this film to be factual and a story that the world should be
aware of. The mindset of the Japanese military, in the early half of the 20th century, can be glimpsed in ... Read More As a student of WWII, I found this film to be factual and a story that the world should be
aware of. The mindset of the Japanese military, in the early half of the 20th century, can be glimpsed in this docudrama of what happened in the Chinese city of Nanking.
Unfortunately, Nanking wasn't the only example of the cruelty and atrocities committed
by the Japanese during that era. Similar outrages were the rule wherever the feet of
the "Knights of Bushido" trod, be it China or elsewhere in Asia. The heartless behavior of the Japanese military towards both conquered peoples and prisoners of war, will forever be a disgrace and shame on the name and the character of that country--especially with Japan unwilling to admit their deeds and still honoring the perpetrators of these ghastly and horrific acts. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful Beyond the fantastic acting, I was shocked that I had never heard the details of the Japanese occupation of China. The combination of actual footage and story telling, brought this horrific event to ... Read More Beyond the fantastic acting, I was shocked that I had never heard the details of the Japanese occupation of China. The combination of actual footage and story telling, brought this horrific event to life. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful i only had a vague idea of the story of Nanking and its invasion by the Japanese. this film mixes documentary footage with actors reading from letters and diaries of people who were there. not a ... Read More i only had a vague idea of the story of Nanking and its invasion by the Japanese. this film mixes documentary footage with actors reading from letters and diaries of people who were there. not a pleasant evening, to say the least, but it does a great job of telling a story of courage and endurance in the worst of circumstances Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful this is a true account. if you doubt it you were not alive when this happened or for the next ten years . i hate to admit man could do this to other people.
The nazi's & Japanees were of like mind. ... Read More this is a true account. if you doubt it you were not alive when this happened or for the next ten years . i hate to admit man could do this to other people.
The nazi's & Japanees were of like mind. sad picture of humanity. still brings a tear. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No |
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