One of the very few honest portrayals of WW II

Rating: 10/10 (22 March 2002)

Having been made more than 25 years ago, the story in this great movie is well known now. The historical debate over the Market Garden operation has now receded into general agreement over the causes of its failure and those who were responsible. My point is that, as confirmed by the excellent History Channel's "History vs. Hollywood" review of this movie, the legendary producer Joseph E. Levine spared no expense to create this movie as an accurate depiction of historic events. When combined with superb script, cast and director, "A Bridge Too Far" achieves what other great WW II epic movies do not - adherence to real people, action and factual honesty. It ranks right up there with (and perhaps past) "Patton". It should have been nominated for and won several Oscars. Sadly, others do not recognize that excellence in historical films lies more in their truth than in their special effects.