Religious fanatics are NOT the good guys...

Rating: 7/10 (5 February 2017)

The movie deals with a very unlikely true story - and does a good job. In my opinion not comparable to Private Ryan but nevertheless: good job. I'd give probably 8/10 for this.
The message however that this movie transmits is that the main character is a HERO and his behaviour might encourage people to follow his example.
I completely disagree with the message and liked the fact that the captain in the movie gave all normal, logical reasons to stop the actions of our "hero".
If you want to stop violence it's NOT the best way to heal soldiers so that they can kill more. Risking your life to save Japanese soldiers who are killed by his comrades soon is another reason to dislike the guy. If you want to help your comrades touch the gun you are given and finish basic training rather than risk prison for not obeying orders. 9 out of 10 guys like our hero probably never made it to the battlefield because of their fanaticism.
Bottom line: he's definitely not my hero but the movie is well-made and watchable once.