It was supposed to come out mid-February. They bumped it pre-2007 for a December 20th release just so it could get into the Oscars, but that's only in NY/LA as you said.
I confirmed with WB that the actual regular release won't likely be until February sometime... so unfortunately a while to wait. The worst part is it's a damn good movie, much better than Flags of our Fathers, and together with both of them, they present a more complete vision. I gained more appreciation for Flags after seeing this.
I hate to self promo, but here's my review if you want to read: http://www.firstshowing.net/2006/12/26/letters-from-iwo-jima-review/
In general: yes, go see it in February. 😄
Originally posted by zombieman
I'm really looking forward to this. Flags of Our Fathers is one of the best war films i've seen this decade. It was powerful and moving without glorifying the americans part in the war. It wasn't terribly well recieved over here in the UK which is a shame. Did it do well in the U.S?
Actually it did mediocre business, with only generally good reviews. Critics were saying Eastwood doesn't have the kinetic gift for action like Spielberg showed in Saving Private Ryan, and perhaps Iraq is sitting so heavy in the air that people thought it was more propaganda in the advertising, despite what the film is really like.
Originally posted by buddha1822
I hate to self promo, but here's my review if you want to read: http://www.firstshowing.net/2006/12/26/letters-from-iwo-jima-review/
I'm not looking forward to Letters from Iwo Jima, I'll wait for the DVD. It looks like typical Oscar bait. Just like Million Dollar Baby, what shit that was.
Originally posted by LORDSIDIOUS01
Hello out there. I've seen Letters from Iwo Jima. I liked it so very much. I don't think it is going to widely released. Really doesn't make sense. I believe that Clint Eastwood and Ken Watanabe will be nominated and should take home oscars with the greatest of ease.
Why doesn't it make sense? Clint Eastwood films are a draw, even when he's directing only.
It quietly opened in one theatre in Toronto last Friday, catching me by surprise. I got into a crammed evening screening, and was very impressed. While Flags Of Our Fathers sprawled too much with some confusing transitions, LFIJ is very tightly focused and atmospheric. It does deserve comparison with All Quiet On The Western Front. Though no characters cross over between the two films, I was glad I saw FOOF first - just days earlier, actually.
Originally posted by zombieman
I'm really looking forward to this. Flags of Our Fathers is one of the best war films i've seen this decade. It was powerful and moving without glorifying the americans part in the war. It wasn't terribly well recieved over here in the UK which is a shame. Did it do well in the U.S?
Not sure offhand, but I saw it and I loved it.
Its a really good movie and a different angle. I am a huge military enthusiast and WW2 student.
Definately something every fan should watch.
Originally posted by roughrider
It quietly opened in one theatre in Toronto last Friday, catching me by surprise. I got into a crammed evening screening, and was very impressed. While Flags Of Our Fathers sprawled too much with some confusing transitions, LFIJ is very tightly focused and atmospheric. It does deserve comparison with All Quiet On The Western Front. Though no characters cross over between the two films, I was glad I saw FOOF first - just days earlier, actually.
Would you suggest that people see Flags of Our Fathers before Iwo Jima, then? Or does Iwo Jima stand well by itself?
A summary of the film, with awards to date.