THE best movie ever. Period.

Rating: 10/10 (17 May 2003)

This stunning masterpiece being overlooked proves the sad truth that most moviegoers have been willing to shut off their brains. This is not A-Z storytelling entertainment, but is pure art in movie making itself. I can think of at least 3 classes in which this movie can be shown for educational purpose. This movie contains rich symbolism and other literary devices, and the fact that it is based on a novel make it a must for an English/literature class. History classes can use it too since the film is about WWII. Drama classes must show it to serious students who want to learn a thing or two about acting from Christian Bale (which is beyond words). Film student definitely need to see this movie most of all.

The music score by John Williams is outstanding. The acting, especially from Christian Bale, is simply too astounding to explain. There are a lot of memorable scenes, but the ones that stands out most are: Kamikaze salute, atomic bomb, and of course the Cadillac of the sky.
This is not a movie you should miss.