Uplifting, upsetting & visually stunning

Rating: 9/10 (24 June 2012)

All the critics seem to slate this film, but that further cements my belief that they're far removed from what 'real people' think.
This film is brutal and tries to tell the story of one of the worst war crimes in living history. It's visually intense and each scene is perfect in terms of how it is delivered.
Christian Bale was annoying at first and I questioned his character, but by the end that feeling was gone and it was replaced by an understanding of the character and the choices he faced. His performance wasn't brilliant, but it was acceptable. My wife was also completely glued to the screen and we were both clearly very moved by it.
I really don't understand how critics decide what makes a good movie, but to shun this one seems to be a very odd conclusion.