AKA: Umizaru: Brave Hearts / Brave Hearts
Umizaru
Genre: Action
Origin: Japan
Release date: July 13, 2012
Cast: Ito Hideaki, Kato Ai, Sato Ryuta, Naka
Riisa, Miura Shohei and Hirayama Hiroyuki.
“Because Japan is surrounded on all sides
by water... the Japan Coast Guard patrols its maritime borders... through 11
regions. But for search-and-rescue... they have one organization that covers
the whole nation. “The Japan Coast Guard Special Rescue Team”, or "Special
Ops." They are based out of the 3rd region's Haneda Airport facility. And
boast the highest level rescue skills imaginable. They are 36 select members from
13,000 coast guard officers, divided into 6 teams. They can respond to chemical
and gas explosions. They're ready to roll out to any part of the country... to
step into situations too hazardous...for even the most trained rescue divers. They
face various hazards. Confront death on a regular basis. So they train
constantly... building up stamina, mental strength... sharpening their judgment
and acumen. They are trained for danger. In short, Special Ops are... the last
line of defense in maritime rescue. “Japan Coast Guard Special Rescue
Team" (taken from intro)
Senzaki Daisuke (Ito Hideaki) has together
with Yoshioka Tetsuya (Sato Ryuta) joined the Special Ops, and dedicated their
lives to save other people. Now with a 5 year old son, and one on the way, even
Tetsuya has started dating a stewardess called Mika (Naka Riisa), whom he plans
on marrying soon, they are both have troubles with balancing their love and
family life.
When a flight that Mika is on board of
crashes in the middle of the sea, the Special Ops are called…
Every movie is stepping up the game, like
both emotionally and action wise. I feel kind of sad that this is the last of
the Umizaru story: watching this from the very beginning and growing with the
characters, and actually seeing every step he takes and every choice he makes which
makes you kind of feeling that you know this guy personally. I sort of hope
that they make another one, even though I bet that the Japanese are pretty
tired of it. The story is good, and this job they are doing is so respectable,
which makes me enjoy their interaction.
I do recommend it, even if you haven’t
watched the other stuff.
☆☆☆☆½ / 4½ out of 5
stars
♥♥♥♥½ / 4½ out of 5 hearts
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