perhaps this is the finest movie ever..

Rating: Null/10 (7 March 2003)

I can't get this film out of my head... it's been there for weeks.. not sure if it was completely the power of this powerful film or the fact that I am living in Tokyo and the relevence is huge..... it tears me up to think that this happened here right here.... I have talked about this film with about 50 Japanese people and they all say it completely tore them apart, when I lie and say that you didn't cry they look at me with serious disbelief and wonder that someone could be so insensitive.... I even had one person on the verge of tears talking about it.... Grave of the Fireflies is broadcasted every August on national TV to commemorate the end of WW2.. there should be an international rule that everyone especially war minded political leaders see this.. Seeing Setsuko face terrified and shaking as she clings to her brothers arm just after they escaped the firebombing of Kobe and many other heart wrenching scenes must have a profound effect on even the most hardened war mongerer.... This is perhaps a perfect film in many ways.... mostly it's unforgettable impact on your emotions......... send a copy to George W Bush.. and Saddam