Don't like it? Get stuffed, a great film

Rating: Null/10 (7 February 2002)

Bla bla bla. Don't like the accents? after watching plenty of crap american movies where they murder accents (being an Australian, this is a raw wound) I've come to the conclusion that its best not to try. And this movie doesn't. BTW, do the Yanks get criticised for that?? Never. Deal with it. This is a fantastic war film. It pulls no punches. Squibs abound as guys necks explode, brain matter flies, it's dirty, muddy, in parts downright disgusting. Funny that, that's what war is like.
This movie has it all. Excellent acting, great action, realism (OK, who gives a toss about the T-34's, its still a lot better than most other war movies.) a handsome lead (who does look Russian in parts, and like a soldier) who had my sister drewling, and a gorgeous female lead who had me doing the same. So people don't like the romance. Rachel Weisz is in the romance!! For that reason, I'm more than willing to forgive them.
The thing about the reviews I've read that almost makes me cry is when people call it "boring." Get knotted. Easy to see who's been watching too much American crap. Seems some people can't take genuine suspense.
The climax may be a tad implausable, but Ed Harris/ Major Koenig does give a good display of dying like a man. So whatever the complaints, WATCH THIS MOVIE. An excellently made example of how nasty war can be. Brilliant stuff. And remember. Rachel Weisz!