Well, aside from the man being a glib, murderous psychopath who (for example) executes the corporate honcho because he was unable to open the vault. Not exactly something Jesus would have done.
I only realized a few weeks ago how respectful it was that they gave Mr. Takagi such a defiant end, even though this was in 1988, in the middle of the Japanese bubble years, when everyone thought Japan really was going to take over the world.
Surprising for an American movie to do. Yeah, he still dies, but the man retains his honor, never betraying those below him.
And Japan thought they were taking over too--the wonderful anime Gunbuster came out that year, and it is loaded with optimism for their country's future.
Then the bubble burst a couple of years later. They haven't been the same since.
Interesting observation. Yes, they didn't make him grovel. He was actually pretty relaxed, as I recall -- he didn't ever really think Hans would shoot.
Well, aside from the man being a glib, murderous psychopath who (for example) executes the corporate honcho because he was unable to open the vault. Not exactly something Jesus would have done.
I only realized a few weeks ago how respectful it was that they gave Mr. Takagi such a defiant end, even though this was in 1988, in the middle of the Japanese bubble years, when everyone thought Japan really was going to take over the world.
Surprising for an American movie to do. Yeah, he still dies, but the man retains his honor, never betraying those below him.
And Japan thought they were taking over too--the wonderful anime Gunbuster came out that year, and it is loaded with optimism for their country's future.
Then the bubble burst a couple of years later. They haven't been the same since.
Interesting observation. Yes, they didn't make him grovel. He was actually pretty relaxed, as I recall -- he didn't ever really think Hans would shoot.