Magic

Rating: Null/10 (7 June 2012)

Some say this film is just Mel Gibson's way of glorifying himself, those people are talentless hacks. This is easily one of the best films of all time. I don't say that lightly. This is THE film that sparked my interest in cinema.
An amazing story of love, betrayal, war, revolution, oppression and quite simply, it's a true hero's tale. The story is so well told and so engrossing it pulls the viewer into the movie.
This film will make you feel the anger and betrayal the characters feel in a way that very few films are capable of(the way you felt in Saving Private Ryan when Mellish had a bayonet SLOWLY shoved into his heart while Upham hid in fear) over and over. It can and will make a grown man cry.
The acting is far above par. An amazing cast that really didn't get the recognition they deserved(all went to Mel really). The beautiful Sophie Marceau made her Hollywood debut in this film.
Something few people mention is that this is the first film in which the violence was actually realistic although the background fighters were less than convincing at times.
If you are a TRUE fan of cinema, this is a must watch. A real classic unlike other so-called-amazing films such as Citizen Kane. It's the full package and represents what Hollywood really does best.
Anyone who says this movie isn't good most definitely thinks the Twilight films are masterpieces.