Dead to Rights

This film must be seen in theaters. The world needs to know what Japan did the past . The atrocities they committed in China were mirrored in Malaysia, where they similarly tortured and slaughtered our people. Let us cherish the prosperity and happiness of our nation today, and never forget the lessons of history. We must never forget the lessons of history.

Nanjing Zhao Xiang Guan is a heartbreaking film that exposes the horrors of the Nanjing Massacre. The brutal crimes committed by the Japanese army are depicted with realism, forcing the world to confront this dark chapter. It's a disgrace that such atrocities were ever allowed to happen. This film is a solemn tribute to the victims. A must watch for history and justice. Shameful past , unforgettable part of history.

As someone who has volunteered in oral history projects documenting this period, I was impressed by the film's meticulous attention to historical detail. The production did its homework-many archival elements mirrored materials I've encountered in my research. The inclusion of subtle but telling details demonstrates a rare commitment to authenticity that will resonate with history-conscious viewers.

From a filmmaking standpoint, this movie occasionally prioritizes structural precision over emotional release. Certain third-act transitions feel abrupt or awkward. This approach risks making pivotal moments feel more academic.

That said, these are minor quibbles against the film's achievements. The ensemble cast breathes life into the painstakingly recreated era, and the central metaphor of photography as both weapon and witness remains haunting. A worthy addition to the canon of historical cinema-one that treats its subject with both scholarly respect and cinematic craft.

The Nanking Massacre was a holocaust in which some 300,000 Nanking citizens and surrendered soldiers were killed in just over four weeks, and women were raped by the Japanese every day; Nanking was then the territory of the earth. The massacre by the Japanese soldiers was so brutal that this history should be remembered by the world.

This film, the second big-screen work by young genius director Shen Ao, yet it showcases rare talent. Its restraint in depicting brutal history, masterful use of cinematic language, skillful orchestration of audience emotions, and its unwavering focus on the perspective of ordinary citizens-victims of the war-all lead me to believe it can rival, or even surpass, classics like Schindler's List, solidifying its place as another landmark in WWII cinema.

This film, under the influence of militarism and fascism, shows how anyone-whether Japanese soldiers from poor backgrounds or young people from noble families-can be reduced to beasts. They no longer regard other humans as their own kind, thus massacring and insulting others without any qualms. I hope everyone will have the chance to watch this film in theaters, not merely because of the historical grievances between the Japanese and Chinese peoples. But because each of us, after seeing it, should reflect on a question: On the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Anti-Fascist War, has the world truly ended its war against fascism and militarism? In today's world of 2025, have such massacres and acts of extermination finally vanished?