Emperor

"The tearjerking and profound moments are authentic and well-earned. (...) 'Emperor' is a solid and important look at a sometimes-forgotten chapter in the World War II (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 4)" 

"The picture's images of a devastated postwar Tokyo are often impressive, blending old-fashioned production design and effects work with digital flourishes. But Fox's role, central though it may be, never comes to life (...) Rating: ★★ (out of 4)" 

"[This]handsome production is honorably intentioned but stodgy, padded out with a wan romantic subplot that struggles to generate emotional heat" 

"The effort to put a personal face on the major issue of occupation is as timely as Iraq and Afghanistan, but the execution is clumsy and cliché-ridden. (...) Rating: ★★½ (out of 4)" 

"Mr. Jones's performance is the only spark within this otherwise dull, well-mannered exercise."