No John Wayne

Rating: 9/10 (21 February 2007)

This movie shows war as it should be shown. Devastating. The young boys shown in battle act as young boys would who are being shot at and bombed. There are no snappy clichés and no macho banter making one think war is glory and soldiers are all great pals. These guys, while being friends from one town, are just trying to survive. Yes, they care for each other but not in the John Wayne, John Agar way. They are tough only because they have to be, not because they want to be, and, are made that way due to their circumstances. Initially they are "wet behind the ears" and fear bombs falling from a mile away. This is a great movie and every young person should watch it for balance. War should be banned from this planet forever. This movie will show you why. 5 stars out of 5.