Incredible war film

Rating: Null/10 (30 July 2011)

This is an absolutely incredible war film I have seen. I enjoy watching war films and "Come and See" is yet to be the best. This film is taken place during WWII and is spoken in Russian. There was a lot of tension which took into place, showing how war really is. You can notice that this film is not comparable to any other war movie. The cinematography, soundtrack, hidden symbols, setting, as well as showing the audience from both objective and subjective point of views. The director did a fabulous job on getting all the small but yet important dynamics of the film. Watching this film had a strong impact on me because of what I just experienced, in reality that really happened.
The setting, without giving too much away, was set in several spots including the camp where they stayed. I felt as though each individual location had its own story behind what they were going through and we were experiencing with them as well The soundtrack, made me feel the close relationship between the film and I. Not having any soundtrack at all doesn't really say or make you feel as much than having music go along with the story. Many of these war films that I have seen didn't have a deep connection than what I felt with this film. However not only did the soundtrack have an impact on me but the sounds of the explosions and what they people were encountering was a huge impact.
The cinematography, showed many things that explain the story. Like many hidden metaphors and symbols. I don't want to give anything away unless you watch the film. In my opinion the last few minutes of the film was the most felt connection I had throughout the whole film. The cinematography overall was unbelievably done.
The title of the film originally was supposed to be called "Kill Hitler". I am actually satisfied they didn't keep that name and called it instead "Come and See". I see this title relevant to the story because not everyone knows exactly what happened during the war. Also calling everyone to come and see this film to experience what others did. In other words the story of what really happened. This is a beautiful artistic well done film.