Ethics, emotions and politics are not always at peace with one another...

Rating: 9/10 (23 September 2002)

Steven Spielberg. That name should almost be sufficient. This film is a masterpiece when it comes to showing the brutal sides and consequences of war. How much should an individual pay for the freedom of his or her country? That is an essential question here. The film starts in the present day and ends there as well. The majority of the action takes us back to the days of WW2, where the mouth of a gun made most of the political statements. If you're into war, it doesn't come much better. The casting is excellent. The sound is very realistic and I recommend seing the movie in THX or surround. The length of the movie helps to create the right atmosphere. It doesn't stop, when you think you were just getting started. You should experience this movie rather than listen to what I have to say about it! If you can take the heat of the shells and bullets falling all around you...
There is nothing like a movie, that dares to make a statement and puzzles you with the consequences of it!