Favorite War Film

Rating: 9/10 (1 April 2015)

I remember turning on TV on a fine Saturday morning and started this movie at breakfast table and two hours later I got off my seat with a slight tears in my eyes. It is about three Jewish brothers defending their lives among with more than thousand by hiding them in the Belarusian forest. Trapped by Nazis and Russian Army and harsh winter, they got to choose between get killed like animals or die as humans, which meant living to the fullest and protecting each other until the last moment. In times of desperation when all the faith in humanity seems lost, these people still find hope for happiness, freedom and the meaning of life no matter what. There are many war films about battle and soldiers and people who have struggled. But the director Edward Zwick has showed us this time little more different than that by taking this incredible story and tells the audience about miracle of bravery, brotherhood and faith. As for the actors Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber and Jamie Bell did impressive performances for the roles of Bielski brothers, but criticized by their unconvincing Slavic accent. Throughout the film it will give you thrill and excitement of action scene, desperation alongside with joy and a pinch of humor. The memorable quote from movie says "Nothing is impossible, what we all have done is impossible". Just like it says you can do anything with faith and collaboration, not by miracle. So I am strongly advise this film for action and drama seekers, and hope they will learn something from the act of these noble but brave brothers.