Tragic & Sad.

Rating: 8/10 (20 May 2012)

I don't have a clear image of what the Bosnian war was or who was right or wrong.The statistics in the end are horrible due to the loss people suffered during & after it.As with all wars I think any rational person would have to ask in the end was it all worth it? So judging this movie based solely on accuracy in regards to historical fact & consideration is nearly impossible unless you were there. I was not there & I am not a historian by any means. Now filmmakers have been retelling some of the most brutal & historic atrocities for a very long time from various angles & perspectives to a wide & varied degree. So my question is is it wrong to to look at these types of films as purely entertainment? For me personally I think its safer to go into a historical drama with this mindset & if the movie is done well than maybe it can lead you to explore the truth a little further once the credits have rolled.In the Land of Blood & Honey does just that for me.Again I cant account for accuracy but I was moved & entertained & captivated & angered throughout the duration of this movie.I think In the Land of Blood & Honey is a tough film to review but I still felt compelled to write & say give it a shot & form your own opinion.