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Let's be realistic.

An Exercise In Nonsense

It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

It is an exhilarating, distressing, funny and profound film, with one of the more memorable film scores in years,

Well, I don't have the minimum of five lines to write a review but I am going to write it anyway, so there you are. The acting appears to be of a high school play - C- at best. Someone should have told someone that guys in the army don't speak with perfect diction and grammar. Also, someone should have told someone that the ammo belt for the machine gun should have been loaded with 30 cal bullets which had bullets loaded into the cartridges. They should not have used blanks! You can't kill krauts with blanks. Anyway, you can pass the time with this movie while you are eating popcorn; just don't expect much. Well, I guess I made it past the 5 line minimum.

One of the poorest weakest ww2 films I have ever seen! with very bad acting. scripted very badly which had no feel of a ww2 movie. not a lot of research was put into this film. filming was not as good as i expected it to be, e.g. battle scenes are dry and boring, no action!!!!i couldn't finish watching it as it was that bad! The story line was so cliché nothing original at all, i actually felt embarrassed and offended as a ww2 enthusiast. i wouldn't recommend this to anyone which is upsetting as it cannot compete with the likes of 'Saving Private Ryan', 'Days of Glory' etc..

Far too many "Hollywood" made films forget the truth in their quest to cash in on historically inspired stories. Also most want to come from the "big or grand picture" point of view. Using nothing but original vehicles; uniforms; weapons; equipment; and even ships, this one delivers a true story in an interesting and entertaining way. All from the view point of just one man from a small town in Oregon. The director/writers did not feel the need to re-write history or over dramatize the story with ridiculous special effects, excessive blood, or gore! Yet, it still has all the REAL aspects of war: anger, pain, monotony, excitement, and even the hopes fears, and love interests too. With spectacular production value, they kept it simple and powerful. As such, I find it a very moving and honest tribute to the simple soldier in WW2. A must see movie!

From working in Hollywood, I'm use to seeing every kind of movie, from student films to big Hollywood blockbusters. Everyone wants their opinion on how a script should be written and what will draw an audience in. Refreshingly this movie doesn't fit any stereotype. While not a movie with a huge plot (ex: we must take this outpost or the world will end!) it focuses on one man's personal experience of what it was like being an infantry soldier in World War 2... and for once, the story is true. Based on the real life experience of Don Smith (the director's father) we get to see first hand what it was like for the "every man." Having to leave your family and loved ones... facing a fear of death on a daily basis and the human emotions and relationships that go hand in hand with fighting for your life. For an independent movie, this film has good production value and remembers and honors every soldier, no matter how small their role was in history.