Sure we've all seen it...

Rating: Null/10 (28 May 2001)

It's in the 'Thin Red Line' school of war-films-war is really just the excuse/backdrop for some REAL deeply symbolic forays into philosophizing, the meaning of life, violence, is there a Meaning to it all, the utter futility of it all, etc.
I actually rather like this approach, though it's difficult to wade through in places and frustrating if you are looking for the straight forward 'Private Ryan/Platoon' kind of war movie. For someone, Malick or Coppola to put their unique vision into a setting like this-AND pull it off-is quite a feat.
There are times when I watch this that I'd like more of a straightforward plot, but no one who has seen it-ever forgets it-be it the surfing or the bridge or the playboy gals or the whackjob Hopper scenes or whatever. Making this was a real struggle too.
**** outta ****, well worth yer time.