A fantastic war movie.
One of the first things a film buff will notice about this movie is that it is done nearly in one continuous shot. While this is nothing new (Alfred Hitchcock's Rope being the most famous example of this), it has rarely been done this well. It gives a feeling of realism and urgency that makes this movie truly something special. You feel like you are there with the characters in a way that you rarely feel in any other war movie. The result is an intense and highly emotional film unlike any other. This film does a great job at showing us the horrors of war, yet it is not as gory as it would have been under most modern filmmakers. There is some gore in this movie but the intensity of the battle sequences comes more from excellent filmmaking. Yet all this film's greatness does not only come from action scenes. There are some moments of rare beauty in this movie, that are absolutely incredible. This is also an incredible looking film with haunting images that will stay in one's mind long after the movie is over. The cast is perfect and play these roles to perfection. There is a very raw human quality to these performances, that is very powerful.
If you see this movie in a theatre, you need to see it in Dolby. While this would be an excellent movie seen in a different way, it is a one of a kind experience seen in Dolby.
This is a much watch movie for anyone who appreciates great filmmaking.
-Michael J. Ruhland
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