Have watched this a number of times over the years and never fails to enthral me - part war story, part love story it's a tale of an ace Japanese WW2 fighter pilot and his battle to stay alive long enough to see out the war and get back to his wife and child - told from the angle of his grandchildren who embark on a mission to find out about their grandfather by meeting with various other surviving fighter pilots who knew him. It's beautifully told, flitting back and forth in time, has great aerial and naval battle scenes, with excellent CGI, an emotive & rousing score and really excellent performances across the board, the lead being the standout. A must see film...
Review of The Fighter Pilot
