Not really...

Rating: 4/10 (16 February 2012)

This is an American gung-ho movie wrapped up in a romance story. To be honest, it's pretty much the same as Independence Day but with 'Aliens' substituted for 'Japanese'.
Of course, the action sequences are spectacular, but as an historical piece it really sucks. Understandably the reality was a complete nightmare and nothing to be made light of, but if you want to understand the true sickness of war watch 'Saving Private Ryan' or 'Full Metal Jacket'.
If there's a choice of this or some comedy on TV, go out for a beer with some friends... It'll be a couple of hours not wasted.