The English Patient...

Rating: 10/10 (5 September 2005)

The English Patient reminds me of a modern day "Casablanca" in that it accurately portrayed the intense personal conflicts of World War II.
I like the line "I do this because I am a nurse."
This is a great movie and reveals the absolute madness of war and the struggle for humanity during military conflicts.
I also liked the way the story weaved in and out between flashbacks and the present.
The beginning with the art drawn on a cave wall reminds me of the scene in "American Beauty" when the leaves were dancing on the street- very artistic and classy.
It is also very interesting to me that the concept of "ownership" in a relationship shifted from the theoretical to the practical, in that once lovers become emotionally attached to each other, they expect more from each other and need a feeling of belonging and being "special."