Superb flick with just the right amount of action

Rating: 10/10 (14 April 2007)

I can't fault the movie, but perhaps I'm simply biased.
I was introduced to this movie at the age of 12 in the spring of 1992. One of my friends from back then was a history buff who especially loved all things about war and battles. No surprise then that he had the VHS the moment it was available.
Seeing it for the first time on his small 12 inch TV, sat crooked necked on his bed, I enjoyed every minute of it.
Today, the music fills me with emotions as I listen to its superb soundtrack. By far the best moment is after Shaw is killed and 54 charge up the embankment fuelled by rage. The music at this moment is powerful and stirring.
The film also depicts the human element very well and tells the story of just what those men went through and the punishment they risked just to get a chance to fight.
An excellent movies which must absolutely be seen.