I compare this movie to that of 'Pearl Harbor'. It seems the focus was not on the actual battle but of the stories of the men who were there as written in the letters found. Looking at it from the perspective, I think it was a very good movie. We do not see many movies about the Japanese soldier from the Japanese perspective. German movies have been out since the 80's and looks like now the Japanese will be joining in. Clint Eastwood did a better job on this one than with 'Flags' in my opinion. But I agree, no real war classic here. Just a good film.

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