Best WW2 movie in a long time

Rating: Null/10 (21 October 2014)

"Memphis Belle" in a tank, only much grittier, more violent and action- packed. Exciting scenes of tanks doing battle, even better than those in "Patton." Plotwise, in some ways it is "300" transported from ancient Greece to 1945 Germany. Very predictable, but in a good way, reminiscent of a traditional war movie with a "Saving Private Ryan" nod to realism and "war is hell" sentiment. Good ensemble cast along the lines of classics like "Battleground" and "Guadalcanal Diary." Brad Pitt makes a very good hero, reminiscent of his role in "Inglorious Basterds" but not as over- the-top. Might not rank in the Top 10 WW2 movies ever made, but certainly in the top 15, and the best one made in a long time. I'd see it again.