Beautiful storytelling

Rating: 9/10 (5 January 2008)

This is one solid movie, and will no doubt win some awards, mostly the technical ones i feel.
It is beautifully directed, has a great score, acting, and cinematography. One continuous/tracking shot on the beach is worth a mention; it was a very nice scene(one Spielberg would've been proud of). The movie can be a bit slow for some, but it seems that's how these war-romance dramas are, just like Cold Mountain. Both the lead actors were good, but I do not see them winning any awards for this one.
Overall, a great movie making spectacle...I wont be surprised if this one gets the nomination for best picture!