HIROSHIMA: OUT OF THE ASHES (Released to Television USA 1990)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.1|5.0 Starsìììì  Hiroshima: Out of  the Ashes—television film—works at a higher level of quality than many television movies. This story gives a look at the other side of the mirror of the Hiroshima story and the aftermath. It does not finish the story suggesting there is more but not showing the more. Be aware that the death scenes and lingering life scenes are vivid and horrific.  Watch for some of our best actors...Pat Morita from the Karate Kid movie series, Max Von Sydow, and Mako in the cast. The movie is recommendable and noteworthy.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline   A pregnant woman. her sister, a small boy, and a grandfather live a quiet, life in Japan. Then the atomic bomb hits Hiroshima and now they have to 'pick up the pieces' of lives shattered in the aftermath of 1945.  Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Peter Werner for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producer Robert Greenwald for making the film possible. Cast includes Max von Sydow, Judd Nelson, Mako, Tamlyn Tomita, and Pat Morita.   Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This is a film that tells a simple and important story. It's worth its watch. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

TUCKER: THE MAN AND HIS DREAM (Theatrical Release USA 1988)

 Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì 

Tucker: The Man and his Dream assembles an outstanding cast—Jeff Bridges, Joan Allen, Martin Landau and Mako to tell its story. It’s a well-made biopic that educates and entertains.

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Storyline 

A man develops a car during 1948 that has safety features on it that would not be added to more conventional automobiles until years later. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Francis Ford Coppola for directing effort. Thank you to Fred Fuchs and Fred Roos for making the film possible. Cast includes: Jeff Bridges, Joan Allen, Martin Landau, Frederic Forrest, Mako, Bob Safford, and Dean Stockwell. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. The movie is relevant and a good study for anyone involved in making a dream come true. This is a down-to-earth movie that earns its watch.

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Ben Meyers