While I do not completely agree with the subject matter. The director does a great job at literally filming what is going on, without interfering in any way. The protagonist is in the process of getting beatin up in one scene, and the director just keeps filming and letting it happen. There is direct parallelism to what is going on currently with our country and Iraq, with this movie. This movie undoubtedly opens our eyes to things that were trying to be avoided or swept under the carpet without becoming public knowledge. The bottom line is that this movie is trying to make a difference in the next generation of youth, and while the topic is hard to stomach, and the actions of the protagonist definitely questionable it gets its point across as clear as possible. War is ugly, there is nothing pretty or wonderful about it. It is not clear cut who is bad and who is good, if/when you are out there on the battlefield anything is possible. The orders that you might get from higher ranking soldiers' are not always in the best judgment. The last thing to do is sweep the problem under the carpet. At least give the next generation a clear view of what to expect should they choose war. The protagonist is similar to many story's in which it is the sheer will of the human spirit that makes it. He wants the ex solider's to admit what really went on. He wants the truth to come out. Like I said before, his actions are definitely questionable, he beats up an old man who just had major surgery. He runs around like a mad man, and when they won't openly admit the wrong that has occurred and threaten to call the police on him, he calls the police first for them. All this sounds like the making of a lunatic, but it is precisely in his craziness that the truth is unfolded. This movie was banned in Japan, and while this part of history is not taught either this movie can still be used as a teaching mechanism in other countries. Japan prides itself on work ethic, and service. It is a country unlike any other, they have the lowest crime rate of any country along with the most order. There is a give and take in everything, a balance and harmony created. This director is notable, and important for the younger generations to come.
Review of The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On
