Pitch and period perfect

Rating: 10/10 (31 December 2014)

One of the most fascinating period films ever produced. The director and actors spare nothing to create a genuine feel for the time. Brad Pitt and Ben Afleck give the finest performances of their careers. The dialogue is pitch perfect, intelligent, and period correct. Settings and costumes are historically accurate in the finest detail. The frozen landscapes and vast, moody skyscapes are breathtaking. Admittedly, there is a relative dearth of stage blood and the gunshots sound like the real thing, but it still amazes me that anyone could find this film boring. Is sensory overload the only gage for excellence in a modern film? I pity anyone who cannot appreciate the perfect blend of art and history which this movie delivers.