The best War film ever made!

Rating: 10/10 (8 February 2005)

I have a lot to say about this unsung classic but, as i assume you all go, i never read long reviews so i'll keep it short. This is simply the best war film ever made. At the very least the best second world war film ever made. This is firstly due to the outstanding cast featuring a good selection of cameo's. Anthony Hopkins is amazing as always as the doomed John Frost, Micheal Caine does another turn in his Zulu role as a toff cavalry officer and the great Sean Connery is once again himself (at least this time he plays a Scotsman). And shed loads more. Another reason it is so good is the fact it includes all who were involved. The British, the Americans, the Germans and even the Poles. Rather than just portraying the Germans as evil Nazi's and have the Americans winning the war. The film portrays a military disaster and the allied forces trying their best to overcome the mistakes of warfare. And contains a particularly poignant ending. And lastly before i go on all day the drop scene is brilliantly filmed in pre CGI gays.