Not impressed

Rating: Null/10 (19 April 2003)

This movie may of been successful back in 1986, but for what reason I do not know. Yes, there is action, gore, typical war atmosphere. To me the most lacking was character trait study..ie..what madeTom Beringer's character the way he was? There was not the slightest hint why this 'soldier' acted the way he did. What caused his hatred, anger to his fellow soldiers? Why was he on a personal sucide mission? Nothing!I would of love to found out, what made him tick. How did he get those facial scars? One could only surmise with his attitude. To this he was nominated for supporting role? For the most part, his role was small as compared to Martin Sheen. Now, there was more character depth in his role. I saw a later movie that was made for HBO, called "When Trumpets Fade", which I found superior to this.