A powerful anti-war film

Rating: 10/10 (28 August 2015)

This is one of the most powerful and moving anti-war films ever made.
When 3 soldiers refuse to continue with an impossible attack, their superior officer decides to make an example out of them.
This movie is thoroughly engaging from start to finish. No parts felt too slow and no parts felt too fast. 88 minutes is a short running time but it is just the right length for this movie.
Kubrick was a genius filmmaker and this movie succeeds because of its simple yet very effective story. Its story discusses a very important issue and that's what usually makes a memorable and entertaining film to watch.
The ending scene which shows a woman singing in a bar sparked such a human empathy in me that it made me cry. It's quite a sad scene which can make anyone cry.
My only issue with this film is that since the combat scenes aren't violent, it doesn't paint an accurate description of battle. War movies involving combat need to be violent.
The fact that this is based on true events only makes the story more poignant. It's not one of the best films of the genre, but it's still pretty good. This is a must watch for all fans of Kubrick and the genre.