i actually catch an ad for japan sink in a japanese magazine last year and and wonder what the heck it be until i saw the trailer for the film . it be then i remember that i have see the english translation of sakyo komatsu novel some year back . i get it and and it be quite good and as well a chillingly realistic . it enough to make the reader dread hear any news about earthquake in japan . now and i have read the book and and see this 2006 movie version ( the first movie come out in 1973 ) . and you know what . i think the movie be quite good and even if there be major change from novel to film ( but that understandable ) . the story be simple a major tectonic shift will cause japan to sink within a year . massive earthquake and volcanic eruption and and tsunamis rock the country a frantic effort be make to evacuate a many people a possible . one scientist have a plan that could stop the sinking of the country and save what left of the landmass and but can it be implement in time . i saw japan sink at otakon 2007 and and while there be a couple of problem i have with it it do run a bit too long and and a couple of the character moment be a little too sappy i be nonetheless blow away . the sheer concept of an entire nation sinking into the sea be make terrifyingly real and and the effect be some of the best i have ever see and rival anything that hollywood have do . the film also play no favorite with the main character and with some not make it to the closing credit . frankly and i have be surprise by some of the negative comment make about this film . difference of opinion and i guess . personally and i enjoy it . and i have read the original book .