A perfectly balanced movie that hits a target

Rating: 7/10 (1 December 2012)

This movie sends a very acute message into the heads of any viewer and that is, why hasn't this movie been shown to everybody?!? This movie shows a tragedy that has scared humanity in such a sophisticated way that it is disturbingly captivating.The cast gives this movie a depth that without them would of been another cheesy action gore movie. The young girls show emotion and sadness in a way that seems to penetrate the heart in such a bold way. I have seen many movies of Nanking and they have all been great, but this movie does it in a way that leaves the viewer with a sense of hope and awe. I am not saying this movie does not have flaws, but it is hard to find any. The women and Bale at the beginning of this movie are unlikable (excluding Ni Ni), but quickly grow on you. This movie has depth, balance, and scary realism. Nothing about this movie is over or under-blown. If a person wants to watch a movie about Nanking and not throw up/cry at every scene, that doesn't just leave you at the end of the movie feeling like humanity is lost or just leave you numb,watch this. It is perfectly balanced in presentation, taste, and will not leave you wanting therapy.