A Just War?

Rating: Null/10 (25 January 2002)

War is absurd in this gripping film that can amuse, sadden and horrify anyone with an ounce of humanity. You might say that you have to be there to really appreciate the irony. I say I'm happy I'm not!
The tension is enormous as both sides try to negotiate escape. Intervention by the UN peacekeepers is as senseless as a US congressman on an Enron investigation hearing.
The humanity of both men is just below the surface preventing their ethnic animosity from taking its course. Any loud, jarring noise threatens survival leaving the audience wondering if there is a solution to this conflict. Or is it more humane to let the two sides settle it in a fair fight.
Do you walk away with the feeling that this is 'a just war'? No - it's just a war. And war is hell.
See this one for yourself and email me.