One of the most innovative films ever

Rating: 7/10 (26 February 2000)

This is a film that I think is regarded as a classic more for its influence than for its quality or watchability. I do think it is a good film, but I've seen it ranked at or near the top of many film polls, and I don't see why. Since personally I don't rank films on their status as innovative works or on their historical importance. That's for the scholars and film historians. My take on it is this - there are gripping scenes, rather incredible use of editing and structure, and a good use of music to pump up the story. But it's also very much a propaganda film, it's very cold (despite the baby carriage), and I don't find it all that affecting. It is undeniably a film of great importance, but I don't think it's as great as the polls make it out to be. But everyone should see it at least once.