A fresh look

Rating: 8/10 (1 June 2002)

It's difficult to come up with fresh human drama, especially in war situations, but No Man's Land has managed to do so. Perhaps we've seen similar scenarios before, but this is done in a refreshingly realistic and forthright manner. There are no heroes and no villains - only scared, tired people who are cast a hopeless lot.
The film doesn't dwell on being profound, it just tells the story and lets the truthfulness of the characters and their situations speak for themselves. Top notch.
One note. The trailer for the film came off a little frivolous. If you think so too, ignore it and watch the movie.