Minamata
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Synopsis
Inspired by a true story, Minamata stars Johnny Depp playing celebrated photojournalist Eugene Smith. The film takes place in 1971 when we find Smith as a recluse and disconnected from the world he once shot. After receiving one final assignment from Life Magazine editor Robert Hayes (Bill Nighy), Eugene must travel to the Japanese coastal city of Minamata, which has been ravaged by mercury poisoning. Ushered by an impassioned Japanese translator, Aileen (Minami) and encouraged by local villagers (Hiroyuki Sanada), Eugene's powerful images expose decades of gross negligence by the country's Chisso Corporation.
Cast
- Johnny Depp
- Hiroyuki Sanada
- Jun Kunimura
- Minami
- Bill Nighy
- Ryô Kase
- Tadanobu Asano
- Akiko Iwase
- Katherine Jenkins
- Lily Robinson
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Metacritic
Apr 6, 2022
Minamata isn’t without its flaws, but a solid tale of art as power and citizens as heroes emerges.
Jared Mobarak
The Film Stage
Feb 15, 2022
Coupled with a few inspired moments and an earnestness that’s hard to dismiss, the film manages, just barely, to stand out from the rest.
Alex Saveliev
Film Threat
Feb 14, 2022
Minamata doesn’t have the punch or paranoia of “Silkwood.” But I’d say Levitas, Depp Co. have delivered a “message movie” with as much pathos and righteousness as the pollution lawsuit drama “Dark Waters.” And at least this one isn’t about a heroic lawyer.
Roger Moore
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