Enjoyable, action-packed war epic

Rating: 10/10 (13 June 2004)

A Bridge Too Far is an entertaining and ambitious re-telling of Operation Market Garden, an unsuccessful attempt by Allied forces to capture key areas and bring about a quick end to WWII. The film is huge in its cast and scope, and the battle scenes are very well done. I can understand some of the criticisms about the lack of "drama" or character development. However, I looked at it as a dramatization of real events on a grand scale that didn't need to spend too much time on a small, focused story or set of characters. In that sense, it was very enjoyable.
All of the extras, vehicles, planes, weapons and equipment gave the movie an authentic feel. If you're a WWII buff, you'll probably love it. For everyone else, an all-star cast and gripping war-action will entertain as well.