Nothing groundbreaking

Rating: 5/10 (4 November 2019)

Defiance tells an tale of extraordinary courage in the face of danger. Though the stories are admirable, they are not done the justice they deserve in this film.
Defiance brings nothing new to the table that other war films have done and perfected. The movie does not stand out among its peers and is forgettable if anything.
Characters feel two dimensional and certain scenes feel forced. Though the cast is compelling, dialogue and conflict don't feel "real."
Zwick heads in the right direction but seems to miss his mark where things matter the most.
2.5/5. Average, if anything. Shame, I wanted to enjoy this more.