Wonderful movie

Rating: 8/10 (23 September 2013)

Well, when they dropped the rations from the plane near the end, and Jim opens a canister, we see a white Lucky Strike cartoon. In 1945, Lucky Strikes were green for the Armed Services ("Lucky Strike Green Has Gone to War.") This small erratum aside this is a wonderful movie, but a trifle long.
Christian Bale as a young teenager is marvelous and you can see the makings of the fine actor he has become.
The story line is simple and plot not complex. It is well acted and directed, with a few hokey special effects. I had never seen this movie before and I am sorry I missed it previously. I would highly recommend it.