Great film about the struggle of those wanting independence

Rating: 9/10 (14 June 2009)

This film was a very captivating film to watch. The extreme realism displayed was my favorite aspect of the film. You almost felt as though you were watching the Algerian's struggle with binoculars and not a movie. I enjoyed seeing the women displaying intelligence and following the plans to attack the French with extreme precision. At times it was hard to feel for the Algerians, as they seemed like mindless rebels attacking the more civilized, intelligent French. However, one must keep in mind when watching the film that these people were fighting for their independence, which requires some barbaric behavior. The Algerian women in this movie seemed to be more intelligent then the males, which is rare in film.