Excellent drama... very authentic

Rating: Null/10 (18 July 2003)

This is not the action film that was advertised, but rather a taught drama about the realities of prison camp life in WWII. (Think Stalag 17) The acting is superb; Terrence Howard is a real treat, and Colin Farrel is excellent as always. Bruce Willis gives an understated but outstanding performance. If you're looking for lots of bombs, bullets and blood, this is probably not the war film for you. If, however, you're looking for a tight, beautifully acted, written, and directed movie, this is it.