Excellent film based on historical events

Rating: 9/10 (13 January 2009)

I went not knowing what to expect. I don't know much about Daniel CRAIG (I believe there is only one Mr BOND) but I thought his portrayal of the Jewish partizan leader in Belorussia during WWII was well acted. The film itself is based on actual events, a chilling reminder of passed ethnic cleansing. The full horror of war and fight for survival against a barbarous enemy and deadly weather elements is well portrayed in this film. The scenery is awesome. My only criticism is that it was a bit slow in places. If you looking for an all action war film, this is not it, however there is action, but its the telling of hardship and endurance of a race of people another race sought to extinguish. Had they succeeded we would'nt know this story.