This film stays with you

Rating: 9/10 (27 May 2001)

I have watched this film both on the large and small screen more times than I can count.There are technical inaccuracies, some of which have already been highlighted. Also the rate of fire of the MG42 of the period is incorrect.When fired the sound was continuous, like tearing cloth. The dialogue is sometimes trite and contrived but these complaints are overwhelmed by the ability of the film to evoke the suffering of the German Soldier on the Eastern Front and the comradeship which was such an essential reason for the continuation of the conflict. The claustrophobic gun battle in the factory with the dust, sparks and firing has in my opinion never been equalled.