Without a doubt my favorite war film

Rating: 10/10 (14 December 2006)

The Bridge on the River Kwai has been my favorite movie since I was a kid...but then I saw this one...
Not only is the special effects and cinematography of this movie well done, but the two actors are exceptional, the storyline is superb, and if you don't come away from this movie experience exhilarated, sad, and affected by the characters and what they've gone through, then you have no heart. I agree this is superior to Saving Private Ryan (which I did like a lot), but this movie has so many beautiful qualities to it in such a sad tale. I had to buy it. The older brother is also great in the movie "The Coast Guard" if you like him in this one (which you will!)...