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Release Date:

April 24, 2015

Synopsis:

From IMDb: “An eight-year-old boy is willing to do whatever it takes to end World War II so he can bring his father home. The story reveals the indescribable love a father has for his little boy and the love a son has for his father.”

Poster: B / A-

Review: (#1) While I’m not sure how this design has anything to do with the film itself, it’s a beautiful design. (#2) This is a more honest look at the film’s premise and it does so with creativity and inventiveness.

Trailer: B- / B

Review: (#1) This is the trailer that was first shown in theaters making it seem like a very straight forward and heavily religious film. That may appeal to some viewers, but not everyone. (#2) With the film’s second trailer, producers seem willing to try and target a broader audience, especially those interested in uplifting stories. That it delves further into the concept of anti-Japanese American sentiment gives it a more down-to-earth and compelling feel than general hokum like this film might still be.

Oscar Prospects:

None.

Revisions:

(April 19, 2015) Original