Clint Eastwood beautifully delivers a story that everyone should hear. Fine performances from all of the cast, considering how large it really was. Brilliant script and direction highlight this epic story of men who answered their country's call to arms out of duty to emperor, country, homeland, and family. In every bit epic as it is personal and touching, America can finally see the Battle of Iwo Jima through the eyes of those who were once our enemies.