43rd Japan Academy Awards for Excellence Set in the 1930s, the headquarters of the Imperial Japanese Navy set out to build the world's biggest battleship Yamato. Rear Admiral Yamamoto Isoroku is opposed to that plan. Yamamoto attracts Kai Tadashi who is a genius mathematician. Kai discovers discrepancies related to the estimated cost to build the battleship. He tries to uncover a conspiracy in the military. (Source: AsianWiki) Edit Translation
- English
- magyar / magyar nyelv
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- Native Title: アルキメデスの大戦
- Also Known As: Arukimedesu no Taisen
- Screenwriter & Director: Yamazaki Takashi
- Genres: Thriller, Historical, Mystery, War
Where to Watch The Great War of Archimedes
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Cast & Credits
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![Tachi Hiroshi in The Great War of Archimedes Japanese Movie]( "Tachi Hiroshi in The Great War of Archimedes Japanese Movie")
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![Emoto Tasuku in The Great War of Archimedes Japanese Movie]( "Emoto Tasuku in The Great War of Archimedes Japanese Movie")
Emoto TasukuSecond Lt. Tanaka ShojiroSupport Role -
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![Kunimura Jun in The Great War of Archimedes Japanese Movie]( "Kunimura Jun in The Great War of Archimedes Japanese Movie")
Kunimura JunNagano OsamiSupport Role -
![Hashizume Isao in The Great War of Archimedes Japanese Movie]( "Hashizume Isao in The Great War of Archimedes Japanese Movie")
Hashizume IsaoShimada ShigetaroSupport Role
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Reviews
The Movie for Engineering Enthusiasts
This is one of the best movies I have ever watched from the perspective of an engineer. Several times in my life, I have had to do detailed cost estimates and I can well empathise with what the protagonist was doing. So, I am biased in my review. The use of differential calculus and shear force estimates is simply exciting to me. However, even otherwise, this is a tight, tense, gripping movie that builds suspense and has twists and turns. The premise is very different from the usual. Tropes are not adhered to. The performances are all superb. This is not a typical war movie and is closer to anti-war. Do not expect much action beyond the opening scenes either because this movie is about intrigue and the adrenaline is released differently. Ultimately, people who like drama and argumentation as well as engineering will relish this. Also, a special shoutout to the OST: I like Hans Zimmer and Trevor Jones and some pieces from this movie will certainly form part of my long-term instrumental collection.Was this review helpful to you?
Less action than expected, more courtroom drama
The Great War of Archimedes is Takashi Yamazaki's second stab at similar themes he would later refine further in the glorious Godzilla Minus One, yet he handles said themes in a way more cynical approach than what we saw with the Big Lizard. With The Great War of Archimedes, Yamazaki explores all the political and personal ramifications of building what would become the Yamato would cause Japan, inevitable war. In a way, it feels extremely derivative of Yamazaki's earlier The Eternal Zero, acting as a self-aware commentary on Japan's militarism and contemporary national ethos. Much of the film is a courtroom drama, but Yamazaki does manage to sneak in a lot of fabulously executed action, he's one of the best Japanese filmmakers when it comes to utilising CGI to augment his set pieces. Combine this with some stirring performances from its cast and a gorgeous score by Naoki Satō leaves The Great War of Archimedes as another underseen gem in Yamazaki's extensive filmography.Was this review helpful to you?
