Simply one of the greatest unsung war movies ever made

Rating: 10/10 (28 February 2002)

A Bridge Too Far was the first WWII movie I saw which actually depicted a German victory. There is none of the fake bravura and over glorifiying of Allied forces that the American audience is so used to. The all star cast is something of a rarity in Hollywood nowadays. Even though most of the stars had to share a little screen time, they made the most of it and turned their characters into something worthwhile to watch. The war scenes were terrific and well shot. The battlefield cinematography was beautiful, with my favorite being Robert Redford's crossing of the river by boat while continually muttering Hail Mary full of grace. This film has the perfect blend of bravura, sentimentality, and tragedy, and even a bit of comedy. In short, A Bridge Too Far depicted a human experience. Operation Market Garden was one of the unsung battles of WWII. This film is a moving and glorious tribute to those who died for one of the greatest causes in history. A must have for any war movie buff.