fantastic

Rating: 10/10 (6 November 2005)

fantastic - one of the most original war movies i've ever seen. there is nothing cheap about any of its achievements, and sam mendes continues to prove that he is one of the best American directors working today. it is amazing how he has made three movies and all of them have been so strikingly unique and yet have contained his distinct artistic style at the same time. its commentary on the reality of the effects that war has on men whether or not they actually see death is incredibly poignant. in the end, it the most powerfully moving film of the year, and yet it doesn't sacrifice any of its emotion or power at the hands of cheap thrills. this is the best movie of the year, so far.