A so-so story, which could have benifitted a lot more from Anthony Hopkins

Rating: Null/10 (27 March 2001)

This film was not exactly a disappointment but things could have been changed to make it a much better film. The story is quite flimsy, it's difficult to keep yourself interested in what's going on and although Brad Pitt's performance is good, I thought it was a slight weak. I think the majority of the film featuring Pitt, should be replaced with the superb acting of Anthony Hopkins. He holds the film together, not only as an experienced actor but also through his character, the father. Parts were good, for example the vivid horrors of the first world war. After seeing this, I think anyone can see the horrors of war. However, a bit too sentimental and Hopkins simply didn't spend enough time on screen, which if he had of done would have improved the film considerably.