Reminiscent of the pro-invasion of Iraq films following 9/11. On present day viewing, it can be viewed as a historical capsule. A result of intense anti-Japanese war-time propaganda on the silver screen, but that doesn’t make it entertaining, or easy to watch.
It’s a patient film, taking its time to establish character and life on a submarine. Unfortunately, many of these side stories are uninteresting to me. Well, except for the appendectomy. That was spectacular.
On a more positive note,…
