Looks and feels like a big studio picture.

Rating: 8/10 (31 October 2005)

Great movie, really enjoyed it. I went to the video store to rent a film; I overheard someone say what a good movie it was. I rented it and was glad I did, it was very good.
What peeked my interest was the end credits, when I saw that the director was also the DP. While watching the commentary, I discovered it was a small budget movie, under a million. Well, I could not believe it. I am really glad I did not know this, as it would have prevented my renting it, as most low budget films are terrible.
Saints and Soldiers had a big feel to it. The acting was tremendous. So glad to see relatively unfamiliar faces do such a good and believable work. Made the story more believable, did not have to suspend my belief that one has to do with the "usual big names". The film was very well cast.
The director did a tremendous job, both in the directing and the cinematography, the film had a lot of feeling, both directorial and visually.
The writing was excellent, it is obvious that the writer knew his craft, and it worked, not a boring second in this film, very well structured. It was well edited, good set-dressing.
All round very impressive, highly recommended, a must see.