The exact ideals and struggle of war personified

Rating: 9/10 (8 September 2002)

The exact ideals and struggle of war personified. A sniper made a hero by a struggling nation fighting a nazi war. Jude Law is superb and is equally complimented by the sublime Ed Harris. For me this truly is one of the best war films of all time. Mixing not only the harsh brutallity and violence of war, but also the reason for and eventual winner of war - human spirit. A subtle love story is introduced to soften the blow of the harsh realities of the conflict. Something that was essential in making this film as good as it was and also provided a perfect ending.