Neeeeeeaaaaaaooooooowwww

Rating: Null/10 (9 July 2001)

Most people I've seen have referred to this film as 'awful' and usually the words boring and cack have cropped up soon after. I can see their point, but I've seen a hell of a lot worse. Surely by now we're all used to the historical innacuracy thing that seems part and parcel of just about every 21st century American war film, yet whenever there is a hint of non-documented historical fact (see U-571, etc) we seem shocked and appauled. It's no Apocalypse now or Thin Red Line, but it's certainly watchable. Take a cushion, because it IS a monstrously long film, but fitting the whole military history of America from 1916-1945 isn't exactly a small job. The film's casting was slated by more than a few people and while I've never been a massive fan of Affleck, whoever put John Voight's name forward as FDR should have a medal. Ewan 'Spud' Bremner (Trainspotting) should also get an oscar for the fantastic way he pulls off 'being a yank'.
Definitely worth a look if you're not expecting too much, and you have PLENTY of spare time...