Screams for a remake

Rating: 9/10 (11 March 2000)

Having just watched this movie for the nth time, I was once again struck by this entertaining yet serious portrayal of a difficult subject. However, it seems obvious that the treatment of our WWII POW's was far worse than depicted. As such, in light of some of the recent films dealing with WWII, this movie screams for a remake. I believe Kevin Spacey would be superb as Sefton (perhaps as good as Holden) and Matt Damon would make a good Price. I strongly encourage the Hanks and Spielberg combo to create a version of the story in the same vein as "Saving Private Ryan"...it could be huge!