Minamata
R
7.2
2021
1 hr 55 min
Drama
, History
War photographer W. Eugene Smith travels back to Japan where he documents the devastating effect of mercury poisoning in coastal communities.
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- Cast：
- Johnny Depp , Minami , Hiroyuki Sanada , Bill Nighy , Jun Kunimura , Ryo Kase , Tadanobu Asano
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Powerful
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In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.
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It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.
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Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.
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