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Reviews Counted:8

Fresh:3

Rotten:5

Average Rating:5.5/10

Rated: Not Rated

Runtime: 1 hr 47 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: AMERICAN PASTIME takes a Japanese perspective on the events of World War II, making it a cinematic cousin of Clint Eastwood's LETTERS FROM IWO JIMA. Most of the events take place after the war has... AMERICAN PASTIME takes a Japanese perspective on the events of World War II, making it a cinematic cousin of Clint Eastwood's LETTERS FROM IWO JIMA. Most of the events take place after the war has finished, and revolve around a group of Japanese-Americans who faced prejudice and scorn in the U.S. Fortunately, their love of baseball goes a long way to repairing Japanese and American relations. [More]

Starring: Gary Cole, Judy Ongg

Starring: Gary Cole, Judy Ongg

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May 22, 2007

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American Pastime asks what it truly means to be an American. What better question to ask these days?

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11/15/07
Don Willmott
Don Willmott
Filmcritic.com

The historical elements -- particularly those that deal with Japanese internment camps during World War II -- definitely make the movie worthwhile.

Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City | comment Comment
04/12/07
Jeff Vice
Jeff Vice
Deseret News, Salt Lake City

A moving, heartfelt drama.

Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times | comment Comment
05/11/07
Kevin Thomas
Kevin Thomas
Los Angeles Times

American Pastime's inclusive, forgiving message could hardly be more admirable. It could have been more exciting, though.

Full Review Source: Los Angeles Daily News | comment Comment
05/11/07
Bob Strauss
Bob Strauss
Los Angeles Daily News

While everything else about Pastime is very good, it's all rooted in a mediocre screenplay.

Full Review Source: DVDTalk.com | comment Comment
06/09/07
David Cornelius
David Cornelius
DVDTalk.com

While historically sensitive and thought-provoking, the film has serious flaws. The story line is scattered and the direction uneven.

Full Review Source: Fresno Bee | comment Comment
05/16/07
Donald Munro
Donald Munro
Fresno Bee

With such rich material about dreams deferred, it’s disheartening that co-writer–director Desmond Nakano’s nobly made but patchy drama mires itself in nostalgia tropes and storytelling clichés.

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05/10/07
Robert Abele
Robert Abele
L.A. Weekly

Rich period detail and solid performances by [Aaron] Yoo and Gary Cole.

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04/13/07
Sean Means
Sean Means
Salt Lake Tribune
 
 
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