'Emperor' falls short

“Emperor” is a movie with great potential. The thought of seeing Tommy Lee Jones portray Gen. Douglas MacArthur as he oversees the rebuilding of Japan after World War II was enough to make me check out this film directed by Peter Webber. The story of the challenges facing the United States and Japan during the post-war reconstruction also promises a unique “war movie.” Unfortunately, “Emperor” never quite lives up to its potential.