War can be ambiguous

Rating: 10/10 (9 February 2012)

This film is definitely, on my list of favorites. I feel like The artist behind the film (Klimov) creates this foundation, whether it be the direction of actors, how the actors are portrayed or even the setting the actions take place in,(ha-ha) in which the audience receives an intense amount of emotion from every detail shown. Even close-up shots, of some of the characters' faces, make me feel on edge, and even intimidated. What was going through my mind, while watching the film, was the depiction of war, and how others interpret it. Is war defined as bravery and courage, or suffering and insanity? Could it even be both? Personally, i see it as not explainable, therefore each viewer may have their own interpretation of the film, and concept of war overall.