Political Correctness Gone Too Far

Rating: Null/10 (17 June 2003)

I'm a bit surprised by the critics who have a problem with the "disgusting" ending of this film. First of all, the "burning to death" or "bombing" of the civilians is not graphically portrayed. Some comments would have you believe that it's shown with "Private Ryan" realism. I have a hard time believing that a 10-year-old was shocked into crying hysterics by the ending of this movie.
Secondly, perhaps the film makers WANTED the audience to feel uneasy, ambiguous, or even a bit disgusted. War IS hell, remember? Which is why 11 of the 12 die on the mission.
And while the Nazis are not portrayed as evil caricatures, anyone who sees them as "victims" needs a history lesson. Overall, I think the film makers were trying for the 1967 version of "realism." That's why the film presents an effective mix of humor, horror, and drama.